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Bonafide PWR129: a fishing kayak built for a motor<\/h2>\n

Bonafide PWR129<\/strong> is a 389 cm long, 89 cm wide sit-on-top fishing kayak whose hull is designed for efficient travel with an electric motor. It paddles well, and you can fit a motor, fish finder and other electronics without drilling. Made in the USA.<\/p>\n

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Key advantages of the Bonafide PWR129<\/h3>\n

\u2713 Hybrid catamaran hull<\/strong> a stable platform for fishing standing up and in waves<\/p>\n

\u2713 Foot-operated Springblade rudder<\/strong> \u2013 lowers when you paddle, lifts in the shallows<\/p>\n

\u2713 Motor mounts at the stern and centre<\/strong> \u2013 a bow motor is also possible with a separate kit<\/p>\n

\u2713 5 PowerLink ports<\/strong> \u2013 2 at the front, 2 by the seat, 1 at the rear, all with sealed plates<\/p>\n

\u2713 High Rise seat and a 41 x 46 cm drawer under it<\/strong> \u2013 a high position for casting, lures at hand<\/p>\n

\u2713 53 x 64 cm rear well<\/strong> \u2013 fits a large BlackPak crate, a cooler bag or a battery<\/p>\n

\u2713 Large front hatch<\/strong> \u2013 about 114 L of internal storage<\/p>\n

\u2713 10 Gear Track rails, 325 cm in total<\/strong> \u2013 and 26 additional mounting points for accessories<\/p>\n

\u2713 56 x 76 cm standing zone<\/strong> \u2013 3 paddle holders, 2 rod holders and room for a measuring board<\/p>\n

Bonafide PWR129 design and equipment<\/h3>\n
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\nA stable hybrid catamaran hull<\/strong>
\nThe underside of the hull is shaped as a hybrid catamaran, so the kayak sits steadily and doesn't rock when you get in or cast standing up. This hull works in river current and in waves on open water.\n<\/div>\n
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\nFoot-operated Springblade rudder<\/strong>
\nThe rudder is operated with your feet, so your hands stay free for the rod. The Springblade blade lowers when you need to go straight or steer in the wind, and lifts in the shallows.\n<\/div>\n
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\nElectronics without drilling: 5 PowerLink ports<\/strong>
\nThe PowerLink ports are closed with sealed plates that can be drilled for switches and cables. Two ports at the front are for the fish finder transducer, two by the seat for screens, and the fifth at the rear for the motor and lights.\n<\/div>\n
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\nMotor-ready<\/strong>
\nMotor mounts are integrated at the rear and centre, and the battery goes in the rear well. Bonafide also offers bow motor mounting kits.\n<\/div>\n
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\nHigh Rise seat and JunkDrawer drawer<\/strong>
\nThe high seat lets you stand up quickly and sit comfortably all day. A 41 x 46 cm drawer slides in under it for lure boxes, so the most important items are always within reach without standing up.\n<\/div>\n
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\nRear well and accessory mounting<\/strong>
\nThe 53 x 64 cm rear well fits a large crate, a cooler bag or a battery. On the deck there are 10 Gear Track rails (325 cm in total), 26 additional mounting points and integrated Lock and Load bases for rod holders, an anchor or a camera. For fish finders and accessories you can mount the Bonafide Captain’s Bridge<\/a> crossbar.\n<\/div>\n

Performance ratings (manufacturer data)<\/h3>\n
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  • Calm water: 8 out of 10<\/li>\n
  • Slow current: 10 out of 10<\/li>\n
  • Fast current: 10 out of 10<\/li>\n
  • Choppy water: 9 out of 10<\/li>\n
  • Surf: 9 out of 10<\/li>\n
  • Stability: 10 out of 10<\/li>\n
  • Speed: 8 out of 10<\/li>\n
  • Tracking: 10 out of 10<\/li>\n
  • Manoeuvrability: 10 out of 10<\/li>\n
  • Comfort: 9 out of 10<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What does 227 kg capacity mean?<\/h3>\n

    Bonafide states a maximum capacity of 227 kg. Importantly, the manufacturer includes the weight of the kayak itself: the hull weighs 35 kg, and 46 kg with the seat and installed equipment. That leaves about 181 kg for the person and gear.<\/p>\n

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    • 85 kg angler and 30 kg of gear: 46 + 85 + 30 = 161 kg<\/li>\n
    • 85 kg angler and 45 kg of gear with a battery: 46 + 85 + 45 = 176 kg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      As you approach 227 kg, handling gets noticeably worse, so it's worth leaving a margin. Bonafide doesn't publish an optimal load range.<\/p>\n

      Bonafide PWR129 video<\/h3>\n