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Pelican Catch Mode 110 vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Pelican Catch Mode 110 is cheaper at $879.99. 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 Pelican Catch Mode 110 Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5
US price $879.99
BrandPelicanOcean Kayak
Released
Kayak type sit-on-top sit-on-top
Propulsion paddle paddle
Seating capacity 1 1
Length inches 128
Width inches 34.5 31
Weight pounds 67 59
Max capacity pounds 375 360
Construction material rotomolded-polyethylene
Hatch count 1
Rod holder count 3
Adjustable seat Yes No
Tracking aid skeg none

Sources — Pelican Catch Mode 110: confluenceoutdoor.com (verified 2026-07-11). Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5: paddleva.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Pelican Catch Mode 110 and Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5?

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

  • Width inches: Pelican Catch Mode 110 34.5 vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 31
  • Weight pounds: Pelican Catch Mode 110 67 vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 59
  • Max capacity pounds: Pelican Catch Mode 110 375 vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 360
  • Adjustable seat: Pelican Catch Mode 110 true vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 false
  • Tracking aid: Pelican Catch Mode 110 skeg vs Ocean Kayak Malibu 11.5 none

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