Terra 116 PDL Pro
★★★★★5.004 reviews
Terra 116 PDL blends SUP-style stability, a no-flex reinforced deck, and pure Pro Series fishing DNA. Built for stand-up casting, tight-water access, and wide-open rigging. Runs pedal, motor, or paddle with equal authority. Rugged, minimalist, and made to move.
| Imperial | Metric | |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 11 ft 6 in | 3.51 m |
| Width | 35 in | 89 cm |
| Height | 11.5 in | 29 cm |
| Hull weight | 66 lb | 30 kg |
| Rigged weight | 77 lb | 35 kg |
| Weight capacity | 475 lb | 215 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, power, or optional pedal drive ready
- 8-position high-low-tilt Horizon Pro Seat with armrests
- Bow motor mount and dual stern anchor pole mounts
- x3 Power Plates for electrical rigging
- Fishfinder mount fits 12” transducers
- Ultra stable and maneuverable platform
- Reinforced no-flex deck
- Premium deck padding for sound dampening and comfort
- Removable under-seat storage bin
Start here
Unboxing, what is included, and your first day on the water.
Why does the Terra 116 arrive in more than one box?The Terra 116 ships in two boxes — the hull, and a separate parts box for the drive, rudder, seat, and hardware. The Terra's open deck has no cockpit to pack parts into the way the Outposts do. Check for every box on arrival.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.
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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.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.
Terra 116 PDL specs and dimensionsThe Terra 116 PDL carries 475 lbs of usable weight capacity — the self-bailing scupper limit, so the kayak stays dry up to that load.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.What published width measuresPublished width is the maximum outside hull width, measured at the widest point near the center handles.
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
Terra 116 Power Plates: thru-hull wiringThe Terra 116 has three factory-installed Power Plates — bow, cockpit, and stern — made to be drilled through when installing a thru-hull wiring kit, so you never drill the hull itself.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.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.
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.
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.
Flat pedal-drive cover plateThe flat bolt-in drive mount plug isn't available for purchase yet — the plug your Terra ships with is the molded version, which does the same sealing job.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.