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Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 is cheaper at $2699.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5
US price $2699.99
BrandOld TownOcean Kayak
Released
Kayak type sit-on-top sit-on-top
Propulsion pedal paddle
Seating capacity 1
Length inches
Width inches 36 31
Weight pounds 95 59
Max capacity pounds 450 360
Construction material rotomolded-polyethylene rotomolded-polyethylene
Hatch count 1
Rod holder count
Adjustable seat Yes No
Tracking aid none

Sources — Old Town Sportsman PDL 106: oldtownwatercraft.johnsonoutdoors.com (verified 2026-07-11). Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5: paddleva.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 and Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Propulsion: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 pedal vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 paddle
  • Width inches: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 36 vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 31
  • Weight pounds: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 95 vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 59
  • Max capacity pounds: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 450 vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 360
  • Adjustable seat: Old Town Sportsman PDL 106 true vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 false

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