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Native Watercraft Titan Propel 13.5

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<em>Bassmaster</em> Magazine Editor James Hall is going to walk you through the sweet Titan Propel 13.5 by Native Watercraft.
Bassmaster Magazine Editor James Hall is going to walk you through the sweet Titan Propel 13.5 by Native Watercraft.
This fishing rig is more of a boat than a traditional kayak, but it is a fishing machine that is capable of carrying all the gear you could possibly need on a small-boat fishing trip.
This fishing rig is more of a boat than a traditional kayak, but it is a fishing machine that is capable of carrying all the gear you could possibly need on a small-boat fishing trip.
The boat measures 13 1/2 feet and weighs 180 pounds fully rigged.
The boat measures 13 1/2 feet and weighs 180 pounds fully rigged.
It's available in four attractive color combinations.
It’s available in four attractive color combinations.
Starting at the front of the boat, it has a handy handle, and a large frontal storage compartment.
Starting at the front of the boat, it has a handy handle, and a large frontal storage compartment.
The bungee-type straps secure it, and whatever else you may need to lash down during an outing.
The bungee-type straps secure it, and whatever else you may need to lash down during an outing.
Beneath the lid is a removable storage bin that can hold life jackets, extra clothes, tackle, whatever your heart desires.
Beneath the lid is a removable storage bin that can hold life jackets, extra clothes, tackle, whatever your heart desires.
The bin can be pulled out for even more storage in an area that also serves as a place for electronic batteries, or whatever else makes sense.
The bin can be pulled out for even more storage in an area that also serves as a place for electronic batteries, or whatever else makes sense.
Lots of room.
Lots of room.
On the top along the sides of the front hatch are four rod tubes to protect your rod tips during transportation.
On the top along the sides of the front hatch are four rod tubes to protect your rod tips during transportation.
Moving back towards the seat is the rudder control handle. Left means left, right means right.
Moving back towards the seat is the rudder control handle. Left means left, right means right.
The boat is powered by the company's Propel Pedal Drive system, which is very efficient.
The boat is powered by the company’s Propel Pedal Drive system, which is very efficient.
The console area where the drive system fits into is easily covered by a small plate that doubles as a cup holder, too.
The console area where the drive system fits into is easily covered by a small plate that doubles as a cup holder, too.
The drive conveniently stows out of the way during storage, transportation or when shallow water dictates a paddle instead of a prop.
The drive conveniently stows out of the way during storage, transportation or when shallow water dictates a paddle instead of a prop.
It easily slides forward.
It easily slides forward.
And slips through the open console area. Make sure the prop is aligned with the hole.
And slips through the open console area. Make sure the prop is aligned with the hole.
It snaps in and locks into place easily.
It snaps in and locks into place easily.
Here's a look at the locking mechanism that secures the drive into place.
Here’s a look at the locking mechanism that secures the drive into place.
And the console cover fits back on nice and easy securing the drive system.
And the console cover fits back on nice and easy securing the drive system.
Locked and loaded.
Locked and loaded.
Several sets of handles make the Titan easy to move around with two people.
Several sets of handles make the Titan easy to move around with two people.
The seat is highly adjustable and very comfortable.
The seat is highly adjustable and very comfortable.
It folds forward for storage or travel.
It folds forward for storage or travel.
By pulling these straps the seat stays in the stowed position.
By pulling these straps the seat stays in the stowed position.
Beneath the seat is ample storage room for tackle or other pieces of necessary gear.
Beneath the seat is ample storage room for tackle or other pieces of necessary gear.
The seat can slide forward or back depending on your personal leg-room requirements.
The seat can slide forward or back depending on your personal leg-room requirements.
There are two inner paddle storage components that keep a paddle at the ready.
There are two inner paddle storage components that keep a paddle at the ready.
There is plenty of room behind the seat for a cooler, tackle and other gear.
There is plenty of room behind the seat for a cooler, tackle and other gear.
Tracks for accessories are located in the front and rear of the boat.
Tracks for accessories are located in the front and rear of the boat.
The bungee straps in the back make it easy to secure whatever you take along.
The bungee straps in the back make it easy to secure whatever you take along.
On the back are two mounting plates for additional accessories such as Power-Pole spikes.
On the back are two mounting plates for additional accessories such as Power-Pole spikes.
More handles.
More handles.
The Native Landing Gear is a very innovative and effective cart system that easily deploys and stows.
The Native Landing Gear is a very innovative and effective cart system that easily deploys and stows.
It's a very necessary component for launching and moving the boat. And they work great.
It’s a very necessary component for launching and moving the boat. And they work great.
James demonstrates the way each independent wheel is positioned for storage and use.
James demonstrates the way each independent wheel is positioned for storage and use.
Easy. This is the down position.
Easy. This is the down position.
One side is ready to roll. Literally.
One side is ready to roll. Literally.
Here's a look on the underside with both wheels deployed.
Here’s a look on the underside with both wheels deployed.
The rudder.
The rudder.
Fully maneuverable from the handle at the helm.
Fully maneuverable from the handle at the helm.
Beneath the boat near the front is a small spot for an electronics transducer. Out of the way and save.
Beneath the boat near the front is a small spot for an electronics transducer. Out of the way and save.
Here's a view at the underside with the drive system deployed.
Here’s a view at the underside with the drive system deployed.
On the ground and ready to launch with only one person.
On the ground and ready to launch with only one person.
It's a big rig, but it works wonders and is a pure pleasure to fish from.
It’s a big rig, but it works wonders and is a pure pleasure to fish from.

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