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The Pelican Argo 136XP Tandem packs an adjustable seat, seats for two and a 13 ft hull into one fishing kayak. A good match for family days on calm water, with 28 buyer reviews averaging 4.4/5.
| Brand | Pelican |
|---|---|
| Category | Paddle fishing kayaks |
| Stated length | 13 ft |
| Two-person seating wording | Stated in this listing |
| Seat | Adjustable seat |
| Buyer reviews | 28 · 4.4/5 |
| ASIN | B0DZF2R54K |
Full listing title: Pelican Argo 136XP - Sit in Tandem Kayak - Iris - Patented Ram-X™ Material - Lightweight Stable - 13 ft
| Stated length | 13 ftManufacturer documentation |
|---|---|
| Two-person seating wording | TandemManufacturer documentation |
Built for family days on calm water. Our score: 5.1/10, “fair”. Not in our top rankings.
The Pelican Argo 136XP Tandem next to two paddle fishing kayaks that come closest to it in build and rating.
The length stated in the listing. Longer hulls glide and track better on open water; shorter ones turn faster and are easier to carry and store.
A seat you can adjust matters more than any spec once you have been out for four hours.
One hull, two anglers: a parent and a kid, two friends, or a partner who would rather enjoy the view. Check the stated capacity covers both of you plus gear.
Longer hulls track straighter and glide further on open water, but they need a longer roof rack and more storage space.
It is quiet and simple: paddle out, rest the paddle, fish. Nothing to charge, nothing to lift out of the weeds.
Fishing becomes a shared day out: one hull, two anglers, one roof rack.
Two. It is built for two people, and that is where it makes sense.
If you mostly fish alone, a solo hull is lighter, shorter and easier to handle on your own.
These points come straight from the seller's listing, in the brand's own words.
Getting to the water. A roof rack or a trailer, then a cart or a friend for the walk to the water.
On the water. Paddle to the spot, rest the paddle, fish. Simple, quiet, nothing to maintain.
After the trip. A rinse with the hose, then store it on its side or on a rack, out of the sun.
Buyers give it 4.4/5, a strong record, above our ranked picks' 4.3 average. Only 28 reviews so far, and our formula damps averages built on fewer than 50.
Listed at $1,170.31 on Sep 30, 2026. Kayak prices move with the season and the seller, so take it as a ballpark: the button always shows today's price and stock.
Want your hands free for the rod? The Reel Yaks Raptor Modular, Fin Drive is our top-rated pedal kayak (9.1/10).
Mostly fishing alone? The Lifetime Muskie Angler is our top solo sit-on-top (9.3/10).
No roof rack? The Intex Excursion Pro K2 is inflatable and rides in the trunk (9.4/10).
What we'd buy the Pelican Argo 136XP Tandem for is an adjustable seat, with seats for two as a bonus. Only 28 buyers have rated it so far (4.4/5), so treat the score as an early read. The catch with this Pelican fishing kayak: no stated weight capacity, while most of this list gives one. We'd pick it if you plan long days on the water and your back matters; otherwise, put it next to the Reel Yaks Radar Modular, Propeller first.
Before you order the Pelican Argo 136XP Tandem and wait for the delivery truck, check the weight capacity: the listing gives no figure, so ask the seller or read the manual before you plan your load.
Without a stated capacity, the manufacturer manual is the only reliable source: get the figure before you plan a trip with gear.
13 ft long: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live.
Ponds and slow rivers suit almost any kayak; open, windy water favours a longer hull and a rudder. Be honest about where you will fish most.
A PFD that meets U.S. Coast Guard rules, a light if you fish at dawn or dusk, and the registration rules of your state boating authority.
How the Pelican Argo 136XP Tandem stacks up against the closest alternative, the Reel Yaks Radar Modular, Propeller.
| Criterion | Pelican Argo 136XP Tandem | Reel Yaks Radar Modular, Propeller |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 5.1/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Stated capacity | Not stated | 430 lb |
| Seats | Two (tandem) | Not stated |
| Rod holders | Not stated | Mentioned |
| Buyer reviews | 28 · 4.4/5 | 35 · 4.4/5 |
Pick the Reel Yaks Radar Modular, Propeller if you want our higher-rated option (5.9/10), with a stated 430 lb capacity and rod holders; stay with the Pelican Argo 136XP Tandem for seats for two.
We rate it 5.1/10 (fair). It is based on 28 buyer reviews averaging 4.4/5 and the specifications stated in the listing.
The listing mentions an adjustable seat, seats for two and a 13 ft hull. How it tracks and how steady it feels with you and your gear aboard is where the buyer reviews help most.
Your full load: without a stated capacity, the manufacturer manual is the only reliable source: get the figure before you plan a trip with gear. Transport and storage: 13 ft long: picture your roof rack, the lift onto it and the corner of the garage where it will live. Your water: ponds and slow rivers suit almost any kayak; open, windy water favours a longer hull and a rudder. Be honest about where you will fish most. Life jacket and rules: a PFD that meets U.S. Coast Guard rules, a light if you fish at dawn or dusk, and the registration rules of your state boating authority.
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