There's still room for the kayak: 7 reasons contractors keep a Reel Yaks in the truck
There's still room for the kayak: 7 reasons contractors keep a Reel Yaks in the truck
Truck bed full of tools, no room for a 10-foot kayak, and no time to swap racks before the weekend? A Reel Yaks kayak breaks into two sections that fit around your gear.
“Both halves fit perfectly in the back of my five-foot truck bed.” — Jared H., verified buyer
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Sound familiar?
- The bed's full of work gear all week
- Kayak racks get in the way of ladders and lumber
- By Friday afternoon you want to fish, not rearrange the truck
There's a simpler way. Here's why it works.
Fits around the tools
Each section is about 5 ft long and 33 in wide. Measure the space beside your toolbox.
From the job site to the water
Keep it in the truck and fish on the way home.
Tough hull
Single-piece rotomolded polyethylene, the same material as a one-piece rigid kayak. Salt water is no problem.
Instant reverse
The propeller drive backs you off docks and holds you in current, with your hands free.
On the water in about 5 minutes
The sections clip together in about five minutes, with no tools. Packing up is the same steps in reverse.
Stable enough to stand and cast
The wide W-hull is about 35 in across and stable enough for standing casts in calm to moderate conditions, with a 380 to 550 lb capacity depending on the model.
Everything you need to fish, in one box
Pedal drive, paddle, stadium seat, rod holders, rail tracks and a storage hatch are all included. Solo kayaks start at $1,098, with free shipping in the US and Canada.
What truck owners say
“I’m on the water within 10 minutes of having parked the truck. Both halves fit perfectly in the back of my five-foot truck bed.”
Jared H.Verified buyer · Raptor 14ft Tandem · Mar 2026“I can fit all three pieces in the short bed of my truck and can hook up the travel trailer and hit the road.”
Richard K.Verified buyer · Rocket 13.8ft Tandem · May 2026“Stabilize stabilizers work great now I won't flip my kayak while fishing which I flipped twice upside down”
Eric D.Verified buyer · Reel Yaks · Oct 2026Excerpts from published reviews by verified buyers; “…” marks trimmed words. Read reviews
How it works
Carry the sections
Two pieces, roughly 32 to 42 lb each depending on model, with carry handles.
Clip them together
About five minutes, no tools. Check each latch is locked.
Drop in the drive and go
Life jacket on, launch from a shallow edge, and pedal off hands-free.
Radar 10ft Propeller Drive
From $1,395
- Propeller pedal drive with instant reverse, plus a paddle
- Built-in transducer recess
- Rod holders and accessory rail tracks
- 430 lb capacity, stand-up stable W-hull
Questions buyers ask
Will it get damaged in the truck bed?
The hull is rotomolded polyethylene. A bed mat or old blanket under the sections helps prevent scuffs.
Does it fit a short bed?
Each section is about 5 ft long. Measure your bed before ordering.
Can I use it in salt water?
Yes. The hull has no corrosion concerns. Rinse the drive with fresh water after salt trips.
Truck bed full of tools? There's still room for the kayak.
- Fits beside your tools
- No kayak rack needed
- Fish on the way home