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 |
| Height | 14.5 in | 37 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
Start here
Unboxing, what is included, and your first day on the water.
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).Pedal drive: sold separatelyPedal drives (Traverse) and fin drive adapters are sold separately, with a $300 bundle discount whenever the Traverse Drive is purchased with any Cajo Highlander or kayak (applies on direct and dealer purchases — not exclusive to any one dealer).Safety on a CajoAlways wear a Coast Guard-approved PFD, mind the wind window, treat water under 50°F as a different sport with different gear, use USCG lighting at night, and take an ACA or NRS course to build real skills.Finding your HIN (hull serial number)Your HIN is etched into the hull itself — stern, starboard side, near the top edge — not printed on a sticker or label.
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How to contact CajoThe fastest path is via chat on caminojourney.com or email — both hit our support inbox and create a trackable ticket. We're a remote support team, so we don't have a live phone number.Registering and titling your CajoPaddle- or pedal-only Cajos are exempt from registration in most states; add a motor and you'll usually need to register (and sometimes title), so check your state's boating agency directly.Cajo Owner's CommunityThe Cajo Owner's Community lives in the Camino Journey Kayak Facebook group — that's where rigging photos, fishing trips, and on-water conversations actually happen. The video library is on @caminojourney.co on YouTube and TikTok. For warranty + claims + missing parts, go through the claims form (the FB group isn't a support queue). For pre-purchase questions, hit chat on caminojourney.com.
Specs & dimensions
Measurements, capacities and weights.
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.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.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.Cajo standing decks: solid, no flexEvery kayak in the Cajo lineup has a solid, no-flex standing deck — we don't ship squishy decks.Height range Cajo kayaks accommodateWith the Traverse Pedal Drive, comfortable use spans 4'6" to 7' tall. With a fin drive (Hobie MD 180 etc.), the range opens up to roughly 4' to 7.5' because fin drives add their own shaft-length adjustability.Usable weight capacity: what it meansUsable weight capacity is the self-bailing scupper limit — the maximum load at which the kayak still drains water out rather than pooling it in. It's a more conservative number than total float capacity, and it's the one Cajo publishes.
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What published width measuresPublished width is the maximum outside hull width, measured at the widest point near the center handles.Cajo glossaryA working glossary of the marine and kayak terms Cajo uses in spec sheets, product pages, and warranty conversations — defined plainly with one line on why each matters on a Cajo.
What fits this boat
Seats, rails, drives, motors and carts that go on this hull.
Traverse Pedal Drive7 guidesTraverse Fin Drive Mount2 guidesTraverse Rudder System6 guidesTraverse Rudder Steering Handle System1 guideTraverse Rudder Steering Handle Mount1 guideHorizon Pro Kayak Seat & Base2 guidesHorizon Elevated Seat Perch2 guidesQuad Rails2 guidesSlide Lock Kayak Foot Brace Set (2 pack)1 guide
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: 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.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.Cajo accessory primerThe hull, seat, rudder, and foot braces come in the box; the decisions to make are your drive (Traverse vs. fin), Quad Rail sizing, second seat, electronics, and any use-case add-ons.
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Kayak carts: what works with a CajoThe YakAttack TowNStow bunk cart, especially the sand-tire version, is our pick for rough terrain and sand; top-loaded landing-gear carts like Boonedox are not recommended.Mounting a fish-finder transducer on a Cajo rigid hullAll three Cajo rigids — Outpost 100, Outpost 128 and Terra 116 — share the same transducer cavity, sized for transducers up to 12" long, with the same two brass inserts taking M5 hardware. Brackets differ by fish-finder make and model, so you pick a third-party adapter that fits your transducer; our insert pattern matches the Vibe Shearwater 125, so Shearwater 125 adapters are the ones to look at.Transporting a Cajo from home to the waterA standard kayak trailer handles the rigid Cajos; the Highlander AirTrek inflatables pack into a bag and ride in any vehicle; truck beds with foam blocks and a hitch extender work for the rigid line too.Trolling motors on a CajoMost owners run a Newport NK180 Pro on the stern Power-Pole mount (every model) or a Minn-Kota RTA-17 puck on the bow (Terra 116 and Outpost 128 only) — electric only, never gas.
Care & maintenance
Rinsing, drying, storage and seasonal care.
Caring for your CajoRinse and dry after every outing, keep rigid hulls out of the sun, store inflatables dry and loosely rolled, and use your Highlander regularly to prevent adhesive failure.Maintaining your CajoRinse and dry your Cajo after every outing, store rigid hulls indoors out of UV and inflatables dry and loosely rolled, and use Highlanders at least seasonally to avoid adhesive failure.
Troubleshooting
When something is not right.
Keeping your Outpost watertightRule 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.Rudder cable tubing: how to thread and flare a replacementFlare one end of the tube, feed it in from the outside and out the rudder deployment hole, then pull it tight, clamp it, trim close to the hole, and flare that second end. The two flares are what hold the tube stretched and stop it pulling back through.
Warranty & claims
What is covered, and how to file.
Cajo warranty coverageRigid hulls carry a limited lifetime warranty, Highlander inflatables 2 years, the Traverse Pedal Drive 5 years, and parts 1 year — and we handle the claim directly so you don't have to chase the dealer.How to file a warranty claimFile at caminojourney.com/pages/claims-form with your HIN, delivery date, ship-to info, 3-4 photos or a video, and a description; the Claims Team replies same-day or next business day.Damaged or missing-part shipmentsInspect before you sign the BOL, photograph everything, file the claims form same-day for freight damage, and contact your dealer if it's a hull issue — fast action protects your claim window.
Parts & replacements
Spare parts, and what ships direct.
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.Spare parts and replacementsMost parts are available via live chat even though they aren't listed for browsing; the Spare Parts Kit is $99.99 and a spare Traverse prop is $29.99.