Outpost 128 PDL Pro
★★★★★4.836 reviews
Flagship of the CAJO Pro Series, the Outpost 128 PDL delivers big-water control, brutal stability, and endless rigging. Built for motors, electronics, and pedal power. No corners cut. No limits accepted.
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 12 ft 8 in | 3.86 m |
| Width | 35 in | 89 cm |
| Hull weight | 75 lb | 34 kg |
| Rigged weight | 103 lb | 47 kg |
| Weight capacity | 500 lb | 227 kg |
Where it performs
Rated out of 100 for each condition.
How it handles
Rated out of 100.
At a glance
- Propulsion
- Paddle, Pedal, Motor
- Cockpit
- Sit-on
- Seats
- Single
- Construction
- Rotomolded High-Density Polyethelene
Features
- Motor, paddle, Traverse Pedal Drive, and fin drive compatible
- 8-position high-low-tilt Horizon Pro Seat with armrests
- x3 Power Plates for electrical rigging
- Removable electronics trunk fits 12” transducers and 30AH batteries
- x2 waterproof in-hull storage hatches
- Premium EVA deck padding for sound dampening and comfort
- x4 3600 series tackle tray slots
- Anchor-ready stern chutes and anchor pole mounts
- x4 horizontal rod stagers & x4 vertical rod holders
- Equipped with Fatback Traverse Rudder System
Specific to the Outpost 128 PDL Pro
Answers that are only true of this one.
Outpost 128 PDL specs and dimensionsThe Outpost 128 PDL carries 500 lbs of usable weight capacity — the self-bailing scupper limit with the stock seat and rudder already accounted for.Fish-finder transducer mount: Outpost 128The Outpost 128 has a removable electronics pod — transducer mounts to the bottom of the pod (no drilling required), and the top of the pod has a thru-hull wiring kit that runs cable and power into the pod without drilling the hull.Outpost 128 hardware & screw referenceThe Outpost 128 uses metric machine screws (M3–M6) into molded brass inserts, plus self-tapping screws (3.8–4.8mm) direct into plastic. Match the diameter and head type, use 316 stainless, and this table shows exactly what goes where.Outpost 128 in saltwaterThe Outpost 128 is built to ride chop while keeping a stable base, so inshore and protected-coastal saltwater use is well within its range — standard saltwater safety practices (wind, current, freeboard awareness) still apply.Outpost 128: kayak trailer fitThe Outpost 128 rides on a standard Yakima EZ Rider with no modifications, using the same wrap-around pad supports designed for boats like the Wilderness Tarpon.Garmin foot pedal mount: Outpost fitDoable — we've seen Outposts running Garmin Force foot pedals — but there's no documented Cajo install spec, so ask in the Cajo Owner's Facebook group where owners who've rigged it can share what they did.
Shared across the rigid Cajo hulls
Outpost and Terra first-day checklistPre-launch boat check, seat fit, rudder deployment, first pedal with the indexer set, and sit-stand transitions — the new-owner checklist for a clean first paddle on an Outpost 100, Outpost 128, or Terra 116.Rudder: included with each kayakThe Traverse Rudder, both foot steering, and the steering handle are included with every rigid Cajo — if yours arrived without the rudder, submit a claim and we'll ship one direct.What's included with a Cajo rigid kayakYour rigid kayak ships with the Horizon Pro Seat, Traverse Fatback Rudder System, and Steering Handle — everything you need to paddle or motorize the boat. Drives are sold separately (with a $300 bundle discount when added with the hull).Cajo hull material: high-performance HDPECajo hulls are high-performance imported HDPE — up to twice the strength of standard kayak plastic, enabling boats about 10% lighter with better impact resistance and less flex over time.Outpost 100: pre-wired for foot steeringThe Outpost series ships pre-plumbed for foot steering, with foot-steering cables and Slide Lock Kayak Foot Braces already included in the kit.PVC bunks and the hull: scupper damage riskNot on a Cajo — our hulls are good-to-go with parallel PVC bars running down the load-bearing channels, so 6.5" on-center spacing keeps weight off the scupper area entirely.
Parts and accessories that fit it
Each opens the guides for that part.
Troubleshooting
When something is not right.
Water in your Outpost hull: what to checkRule out the stern drain plug and thru-hull seals first; if water's still getting in on an Outpost 100 or 128, the front hatch may have settled off its gasket — we ship foam support blocks at no charge to reseat it.Missing rudder or steering handleIf your Terra or Outpost kit arrived without the rudder or steering handle, file the claims form with your HIN and the dealer you purchased from, and we'll get the missing parts out either direct or through the dealer, whichever is faster.