Basic Parts of a Pedal Drive Sit-on-Top (SOT) Kayak
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Scuppers
Scuppers are holes that go from the deck of a sit-on-top kayak through the hull. They’re sealed so
water can’t enter the inside of the hull and allow any water that splashes onto the deck to drain back
out of the kayak. Scuppers do allow water back up into the kayak from below, so in cold water some
paddlers choose to close them with scupper plugs.
Footwells
Footwells are molded foot braces found in basic sit-on-top designs. A series of bumps are molded
into the deck of the kayak and the paddler chooses the one closest to their preferred foot position.
Seat
Found on many fishing kayaks for a place for the paddler
to sit. The high position is favored for fishing, while the
low position offers better stability in rough water.
Rod Holder
Many kayaks have molded-in rod holders that allow you
to slide the butt of your fishing rod into a recess in the
deck of the kayak.
Accessory rails
Accessory rails are common on fishing kayaks. They
allow for easy customization for the kayak angler who
wishes to add rod holders, fish finders and other
accessories to their kayak.
Tankwell
A tankwell or deckwell is a depressed area in the deck of
the sit-on-top kayak near the stern. Many wells are
configured to fit fishing accessory crates or large
drybags.
Hatches
Hatches are openings in the deck of a kayak that allow
you to access the dry compartments. Hatches come in a
variety of sizes and some are drier than others.
Rudders
Rudders are mounted onto the stern of some kayaks and
are used to facilitate steering of the vessel via either foot
control pedals or a steering control knob.
Pedal Drive
Pedal drives are pedal-driven propulsion units added to
some premium fishing kayaks to allow the paddler to
propel the vessel while keeping their hands free to cast,
switch rods, change lures, etc.
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