ICAST 2024 and Bonafide's newest fishing kayak 

@@grumpysgarage7276 when we get one in I will definitely review it

It is niche but a popular one. I like companies that push the envelope

Its definitely taken parts that have worked for years and adding a spin to it.

It's not a lot different than the Titan X in size. I think every inch of the deck is utilized though. You can stand on the bow as well as the stern. I'm looking forward to hands on experience with it

@@brysontrotman5865 you still might. Just not at ICAST. It's a fishing trade show so that's what you will see more of this year

@@51ddb rivers, lake, paddle, pedal, power. It certainly has covered a lot of bases

@@MysticalDragon73 all companies should use usable weight capacity. There are a lot of companies that refuse to do so and "guess" at the weight cap. People should be talking about that more than anything. The flak that Old Town and Bonafide get for doing it correct are the reason the other companies refuse to do it. That is not my opinion but fact.

@thebeardedpaddler I would hope you meant the flak they get for doing it incorrectly because both bonafide and old town are notorious for doing it incorrectly. More flak should be given for these incorrect and misleading capacity ratings that will get someone killed. Why More people aren't up in arms over it is baffling. I know that Jackson for sure, and a few others state their capacity as what you put into the boat including paddler since that weight is always a variable. This is the correct and safe way of listing capacity ratings.

@@MysticalDragon73 that's what they tell you. Bonafide and Old Town do it Correctly which tells you how much "usable" weight cap there is. Major companies refuse to do this because it hurts marketing. Usable capacity should be the standard.

@@thebeardedpaddler that is NOT what old town and bondafide do. They NEVER have stated a proper useful capacity. The ONLY ones that think that are those with those two companies. From bonafides website: Note: Capacity is determined by taking kayak weight + paddler weight + gear weight. This is NOT usable capacity. Weight of the boat should NEVER be factored into any capacity listing. Usable capacity is what you put into the boat. Usually until performance decreases or with sit on top kayaks until the scuppers are full. You get a half ton pickup its usable capacity is 1/2 ton which is everything you put into the pickup. Not 1/2 ton minus the weight of the vehicle. When I got my ss127 I was needing a boat with alot of capacity. This is before bonafide started putting the disclaimer on their website as it was never there before. I got it and then was shocked at how quickly it was loaded. I was well below their stated capacity rating. A couple weeks later tg canoe and kayak did a review stating what the usable capacity actually was which matched my numbers. They said it appears bonafide is factoring in the weight of the boat into their number. They stated it was dangerous. Chad hoover also stated it was dangerous.He has been pushing for a constant and to try to keep people safe. This is why I stay on my soapbox so people see it and understand it and how dangerous it really is. You cant tell me that someone with many boats is going to remember how much each boat weighs and to take that out of the equation. Jackson kayak for sure ALWAYS uses a conservative proper usable capacity. There are a few others that do the same but I can speak from experience with the jacksons.

Yes

No worries!

They are due for sure. Hate to see them get too comfortable

The xi3 is adding $1350 to the $2800 base price. Its also 10lbs more thrust. I would really like to see Minn Kota offer a more powerful motor than whats currently offered.

@@thebeardedpaddler but I’d still need a rudder and foot steering. That could be expensive. I don’t see the options on the web site yet. I’d guess they need to upsize the rudder to accommodate the greater displacement. Hope so anyway. The current rudder seems too small for the PWR.

@@51ddb I would like to see a bigger rudder for the PWR129 for sure. Even if it's an option

I'm sure it will be more efficient somehow

@@jeremymcbeth7797 do it!

Had a SS107 for less than 120 days before upgrading to the RvR119.

Bonafide. They aren't available yet, but will be soon

@@UnadventurousCris how big a boy are ya? Lol

@@thebeardedpaddler 😂 6´1” 295lbs. What’s my best option?

It's the closest thing that's for sure. That's what it was designed for though

These comments always crack me up. Is the Hobie PA 14 a boat or a kayak? Cause this is actually shorter than the PA14, and only half inch wider. If we’re going to say this is a “boat” then we should be saying the same thing about the PA14 and the Titan X 12.5. As a bigger guy, I say props to Bonafide for pushing the envelope!

10 grand is the high end. you can absolutely motorize one of these for less than an Autopilot and have more capability. The fact that you can go beyond $10k is a testament to the ceiling of the custom options.

I agree but my point was if you fully rig it out with all the bells and whistles your close to 10 grand

@@Daiwa_Is_King you can do that to a lot of kayaks out there though. This just gives you a higher ceiling. Again, it really depends on what someone needs and what they need the watercraft to do.

I am so sorry. I credited you with the thumbnail in the description. I thought I was using a Bonafide picture. My apologies

@@thebeardedpaddlerno problemo! I am on Team Bonafide and had that ready to post when I got the Ok to do so. 👊🏼🎣

@@tapeworm1958 it's necessary. Easily skipped

Lol