Feelfree Moken 12.5 Angler Kayak

I bought one of these 4 years ago. It is a terrific kayak. I couldn't be happier. Thanks, Austin!

We love the kayak. It was slightly damaged in shipment but not bad. The kayak features and the quality is exceptional

Great product! I would recommend to anyone looking to buy one of these.

Great kayak

Super stable for my large frame, tracks well, and the roller wheel is great for transporting!

Outstanding kayak & customer service. I purchased this for fishing in local lakes and rivers and it has been exactly what I hoped for. It tracks really well and is super stable. I can stand with no problems at all. Highly recommend this kayak and ACK. I had a minor issue with the center console latch and ACK replaced it without any questions. Excellent support!!

My husband bought this kayak for me after we tried out several and talked to a lot of people and did a ton of research. After trying this one out at a lake alongside other kinds of kayaks, I decided that this one was for me. I loved its stability and its storage capacity as I have two Golden Retrievers I hope to train to ride with me. I am not interested in white-water kayaking or in fishing...just paddling along rivers and lakes, and enjoying the great outdoors with family and friends. But I wanted a kayak that I could ride a river on when I want to do so. I love the center console for keeping my stuff in because it's handy for pulling out my camera at a moment's notice. Unlike other reviewers, I don't mind the straps on the seat, except that they are a bit difficult to adjust and fold up for transporting on a trailer. The width and length of the sitting area is comfortable and I really like the quick and easy foothold adjustments so that I can change positions on a long float. We recently spent 6 hours in our kayaks in the Honey Island Swamp chasing alligators, herons and tourists, and my bad back and stiff hips barely noticed! I agree with another reviewer that it is a bit twisty when trying to drag it on the wheel, but how far are you really needing to drag it? If you need to portage great distances, I'm thinking you will want a cart or you'll flip it and carry it anyway. The wheel is to get it from the boat launch/water's edge to your vehicle. For me, that's less than 100 feet, so no big deal. And it is heavier than my husband's 12-foot kayak. But I expected that and figure a few pounds isn't that big a deal. I'm 51, had 4 kids, and am not in the greatest of shape (read: not in shape at all), and I find that paddling it is easier than a canoe and easier than my husband's...but the right paddle makes a HUGE difference. I have gone through 3 different styles and lengths and finally found that a longer paddle (234 cm) worked great for me even though I am only 5'5". and the bungee paddle straps along both sides is wonderful and convenient...great for stowing your paddle while hanging out in the shadows drinking a glass of wine or beer (or a soda)! We usually go out on the bayous of S Louisiana and paddle upstream a while so we can float back down and, while it is work to paddle upstream, I didn't expect to go against the current with no effort. I did find that in still water it will glide very well for a longer period of time than my husband's kayak. The hull design difference has a lot to do with it. It tracks well, especially when paddling hard and fast, and is easy to maneuver with a small adjustment of a paddle acting as a rudder. It can spin on a dime when you want to turn around, too! But at faster speeds, it pushes a wake of water at the bow that made my friends wonder how I was going so fast! It rides higher above the water than other kayaks and drains very well because of its buoyancy. I love the blue camo design and the molded handles. All-in-all, I knew this was the kayak for me once I compared it alongside other kayaks and I intend for it to be the only one I ever purchase.

I bought this kayak in April of 2017 and gladly sold it two months later. Even by wide fishing kayak standards, this boat is SLOW! You would go faster paddling a log. When you stop paddling the boat almost immediately stops, zero glide. I'm extremely strong and was using a decent paddle, Werner Tybee Hooked and this kayak completely wore me out paddling it. If you're going to paddle more than a mile on still water you better eat your spinach. Paddling in the wind? You're going nowhere. This boat is suited for moderate/fast moving water or very small lakes and ponds. There's no leg room. I only have a 33 inch inseam and even with the foot braces extended all the way my knees were up so high they got in the way of paddling. The "wheel in the keel" really doesn't work that well. Pulling this boat just ends up being a wrist twisting balancing act. This boat will tip when transporting it and the flanges that come down that hold the wheel scrap the ground. This isn't good when on concrete since this is part of your hull. You would be better off building/buying a two wheel cart than relying on the wheel on the back of this thing and it also probably creates drag when you're in the water. The bow hatch was warped and let water in. Cheap design and construction on the bow hatch. FeelFree's website says it weighs 72 lbs., this site says 75 lbs., but mine with the seat and no modifications done weighed exactly 80 lbs. I was using accurate scales. The seat is very comfy, BUT it constantly slides all around. There should be rubber on the bottom of the seat or on the kayak in the seat area to stop the seat from sliding. The clasps on the seat are huge, bulky and a heavy metal, complete overkill. The straps for the back of the seat are ridiculous; there's no need for excessively long, wide nylon straps that could tow a car to hold a kayak seat upright, 1/4" bungee would do. Again, complete overkill and yes the back seat straps have the huge, heavy metal clasps too. The uni-tracks will only accept the FeelFree Accessory mount. If you want to mount any other product to the tracks you have to buy adaptors and they work, but they are a complete rip off for what you get. I knew this before I bought the kayak, so I can't complain. This is just FYI for you. Does one person really need four drink holders? It tracks extremely well, no rudder needed. Even in the wind it tracks great, but you'll be moving at snail speed. Other than the bow hatch, this boat is built well, top notch quality. Is it stable? Yes, it's extremely stable. You would have to put effort into tipping this kayak. The molded in handles are nice. This boat was definitely not for me.

Stable. Stable. Stable. I bought it for stability and that's 100% of what I got. Nice layout of features and storage. -1 star for proprietary track system that needs adapter for common rail items.

The Moken 12.5 Kayak is a great kayak. Very stable and lots of nice features. Great for fishing and for just tooling around.

I am writing a dual review. I live in Hobbs, NM. I am veteran of the 82nd Airborne Div. and I'm a retire Paramedic/ Fire Station Commander. After a very long search for the perfect kayak I stumbled across the Moken 12.5. I had a total of 8hrs on a kayak in my whole life and was overwhelmed with the options out there. I was so impressed with what the moken 12.5, I ordered it the next day. Three other friends trusted my research and ordered theirs the same day too. We were a little over three weeks out from a 6 day 66 mile kayak adventure on the south Pecos River by Pandale Tx. My Kayak arrived 4 business days from my date of purchase. After the trucking company left I turned over my kayak and found a deep gash in the bottom front. It was just short of total penetration. I called ACK and told them. They were quick to give me a few options evening sending it back. I decided to keep it and with a little research I repaired it. ACK made it rite. They offered me cash back or store credit and a $65 repair kit. The sales staff went above and beyond to take care of me. Thank you so much Gabby, Steve and the rest of the Staff. About the Moken 12.5... WOW! After living off of it for 6 days in water conditions that went from Class 1, 2, 3 and one set of Class 4 rapids to having to drag it full of gear thru the flutes (about 1 to 6inches of water several hundred yards off and on) to rowing it in big open water with a head winds. I fell in love with this boat. All of us are/were rookie kayakers, but all of use are experienced survivalist. We were excited and over packed these boats. The carrying capacity is 419lbs including rider. I am 170 and packed about a 85lbs of gear. These boats are very stable. That being said we did constantly encounter many rapids with large boulders and rocks. We slammed into them and even flipped or Mokens. They held up perfectly. The hatches are somewhat waterproof. After flipping in a couple rapids and floating upside down a couple times. I had about a bottle of water equivalent in the haul. Our gear was kept in dry bags as a back up. The center hatch is great for quick access storage but it will get water in it. It can be sealed but I mostly kept stuff in small dry bags in it if I was concerned about it getting wet. I did get the rudder for mine and found it easier in open water to tract straight. Bottom line: ACK is an awesome company with spectacular customer service and the Feel Free Moken 12.5 is an incredidle boat with the storage, stability, toughness and diversification which should make it the last kayak you will need. The pecos river trip should be on your list of adventures...it is an awesome trip.

Love the Moken 12.5. Awesome in the river and lakes. Plenty of room and seat is comfortable for all day paddling!

New to kayaking and did a ton of research before deciding on one. I chose the feel free Moken 12.5 for the stability and the rack system already installed and the wheel in the keel. I have gone out a couple times and let me tell you this kayak is very stable and tracks well. Everyone at the launch ramp are always complimenting me on this kayak. The wheel works like a dream and saved me money on buying a cart. Very fast shipping and kayak was undamaged during transport. Fixing to buy the Moken 10 lite for my kids through Austin kayak. Great company.

LOVE IT!!!!! I bought what I thought was the perfect kayak and QUICKLY found out that it was NOT the one for me. So I started looking, and looking, and researching. We do a lot of river fishing and I decided to go with the Moken 12.5. BEST decision that I could have made. One thing that is important to keep in mind is the weight ratio. I would add 100 lbs (at a minimum) to your weight when looking for a capacity on a kayak. For the weight, price, and usability; this is a GREAT yak! I took it out for the first time this past week and was instantly impressed and immediately could tell the difference in what you get for the money. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!!! So I have scrutinized this 2016 Moken 12.5 Angler and have found NO negative issues. Wish I would have had the rudder put on... MY NEXT PURCHASE!!!!

Kayaks are great. We have had them out a few times and love them.

great kayak. no real complaints. tracks straight, stays stable. nice touches are foot rests you can adjust while seated, built in handles on sides, nose, and rear, strap to stand up with or for towing the boat along a dock, big center storage, wheel is great for paved surfaces, but will take some muscle to tow this. wheel useless for sand. Seat is comfortable except for the raised lettering label in the center of the your back, you can file/cut down the letters. I put silicone caulk around hatch per other's recommendations. Winter camo looks great. easy to cast from sitting down.

Very nice boat . A few bungee clips broke during shipping and They were sent out right away . Great customer service!

Awesome kayak! Worth the extra cost. Took it out to south bay and it gave me a smooth ride. Seat was comfortable the entire time.

I found the Moken 12.5 very stable and very comfortable spending better than 8 hours at a time fishing. It also tracks very well and even on windy days you can paddle right along

I purchased this kayak at the start of summer, so I've had plenty of opportunities to use it in various locations and conditions. First off, the kayak is very appealing - there's no doubt about that. I chose the sun camo color and It gets a lot of attention. More importantly, however, is the functionality of this boat. It's a fishing vessel first and foremost; stability is phenomenal. From moving around in the kayak to grab gear, hanging legs off the side, landing fish, and even standing (in calmer water), this thing is very stable. I've been in close proximity to boats and jet skis and this kayak handles the wake like a champ. I've never come close to tipping over. But with so much stability comes a problem. And that is speed. This is a fairly slow kayak. If you're an efficient paddler, then you can get this kayak going at a moderate pace, but facing a headwind is harsh. I purchased the rudder kit as well and its so worth it. Tracking is great and its also useful for drift fishing to control the angle of the boat. Turning radius is good. Other strong points of this kayak include the storage capacity, comfortable seating, uni track system, and of course the wheel in the keel. I haul this kayak in the back of my truck with a bed extender. I don't have any difficulty getting it in or out. The wheel in the keel definitely helps with unloading and portage -- Great feature! All in all, I really like this kayak. Speed is an issue, but as some others have said "I'd rather be fishing than swimming". It's an affordable boat suitable for a newbie for sure.

Bought this kayak about 2 months ago, man is it awesome. I've been down rivers, lakes, and ponds. The wheel in the keel really helps when your alone, the only thing is, if there are bigger rocks to go over, it is a no go, you will have to carry it. Tracks well and has all the storage you need for any length of trip. I would definitely buy this kayak again and again. Stays dry inside storage compartments and is built well.

I bought this this kayak about 2 months ago and noticed that when the center hatch got hot it would bow up in the middle...Emailed the dealership and they promptly sent me out a new hatch...Hope this fixes problem and was impressed with the courtesy and concern with FeelFree staff...Would definately buy this again as it has all the storage you need tracks well loads up well with the wheel very comfortable seat etc......The only reaso I am not giving it 5 stars is I have yet to see if the console is fixed....

I love the kayak - the style, the color - everything except the weight. I am new to kayaking and asked for help selecting the right one for me but this one is just too big. It's too heavy and I'm unable to enjoy it by myself. I have to take someone with me to help load and unload and get it to the water. The wheel helps but it's still too much for me. I've only had it in the water 3 times since I have to wait until someone else can go too :( I can't return it, the shipping is too expensive. I wish I had gotten the 11.5 instead. I still give it a high rating because it is a great boat. And the rudder package - well worth the extra $$ !

The kayak tracks very well.. nice and stable ....easy to move around and load due to the wheel in the back...Lots of storage and for the most part well built....Now for the bad ...The center hatch is nice but because of its length and where the straps are located causes it to bow in the center and allows water to seep in ..The front hatch has 3 locking points that are held together by a single screw and has on several occasions slipped and will not allow me to open the hatch without a lot of difficulty...These are issues that keep me from giving it 5 stars and wish there was a fix for the front hatch....I fixed the center hatch by installing a strap in the middle to straighten out the bow

I just bought this kayak last week and have taken out a few times. I absolutely love it. I was hesitant to spend so much on my first kayak but have zero regrets. Love the fact that you can stand up on it. I'm looking forward to taking it out on overnight trips. Had a little trouble with shipping but ACK took good care of me and resolved the issue quickly. Great customer service! I recommend this yak and ACK to anyone in the market for a great comfortable fishing kayak.

My wife and I bought a pink camo and a blue camo 12.5's, a year ago. They are wonderful to spend a whole day on. Lot's of storage, easy to handle in or out of the water. I sold my Jet-ski. Ack is a great place to deal with. Thanks, folks!

I just got this boat a month ago it's very stable (only used once so far but in a large lake in the wind) and it works Great! Very stable o did I say that again? I got the blu camo -the seat I used for the most part 3 hr's straight with no fatigue or discomfort -bottom line u can't go wrong with this 12.5 moken fishing kayak! and the wheel in the back makes portage simple. Buy one u will wish u did it earlier. make sure u get a PDF!

First off, all i can say about this kayak is great things with only one minor detail. The kayak is definetely outfitted for the angler with all of the fishing features in mind. The wheel in the keel is phenomenal and works extremely well in grass. If your looking for a kayak that is comfotable in the travel and fishing aspect, this is your boat. Now I do have to point out the boat is slow. This is because the bottom of the boat is flat, meaning it will displace little water on slick, but will suffer in the slightest chop. Besides the speed the stability is great and i have never found myself struggling to get up or down. Overall this is a great angling kayak.

Ordered kayak from ACK and it arrived to Wisconsin in about a week. Arrived in great shape, and got it out as soon as the ice melted. Paddles well, i would highly recomend!

My Moken 12.5 was delivered two days ago and arrived in excellent condition. It was well wrapped and included all that I ordered including PFD and storage racks. I also had ACK install a rudder system which required some minor final assembly (would be difficult to ship with the rudder extended). Total time from order to delivery was about 10 calendar days. I'm new to the sport of kayak fishing, so please keep that in mind. I have rigged the boat with a milk crate, and a Scotty rod holder (mounted on uni track). That's about all I've done to it so far. I transport the yak in the back of my short bed Toyota Tacoma pickup with a bed extender that gives me an extra three feet. The boat hangs off an additional two feet or so. My first observation is this boat is heavy and kind of a barge compared to what I expected. The wheel in the keel is a great feature, but even with that, a lot of muscle is required to load and unload by yourself. Because the yak has a pretty pronounced keel, when lifting from the bow handle and using the wheel, it is very tippy and you must use two hands to man handle it so it doesn't flip over. The molded in handles port and starboard are great tiedown points to secure in the truck. Using the large front hatch, I was able to put my fishing rod and PFD in there for transport to the lake. Nothing remarkable about unloading, much easier with gravity on my side, but mind the lateral control on the way down the boat ramp. I bass fished on a local lake for a few hours and loved the yak, and got a few compliments on it. I'm not an experienced kayaker, but it seemed to paddle very easy and the rudder was nice for fine tuning and keeping me parallel to the bank. Drift speed on a calm lake was perfect to work the shoreline. At the end of the trip I unloaded all my gear and put back out to try and stand on the installed platform. I will try again in the future, but it did not feel very stable and I'm sure I would have gone swimming if I had tried to cast. Probably something I'd get more comfortable with after some practice. I am very happy with this kayak package and would recommend the Feel Free Moken 12.5. It's on the large side, but I wanted a boat I could take into inshore areas as I work my way up to that. ACK puts together a nice discount package deal with PFD and paddle, and I plan to buy my daughter's yak from them very soon.

This is my first kayak so I really don't have much to compare it to, But I love it so far!Great seat, lots of storage, Love the wheel in tne keel and the built in handles.It seems very well made with lots of great features. Shipping to Florida was quick and easy and ACK customer was top notch!

Love my Moken 12.5. When I bought it, I had narrowed down my selection to this boat and the Jackson ultimately selecting the Moken. Here's what I love best about the boat: Great storage yet decent speed - it accommodates enough gear for 3 days/nights on the water. The wheel in the keel rocks - I've had 3 heart surgeries and this feature gets me on the water quickly and easily. (Make sure it's screwed in tight from the factory). Good stability/functionality - I take this boat on the huge lakes of MN and WI and yet it is great in small rivers too. The molded handles - I can't believe what an asset these are when it comes to securing or dragging the boat around The seat is the most comfortable of any yak I've fished in - I've put in 13 hour days in this seat. The center tackle storage - this is a great feature and I'm hardly ever reaching back to my crate for more tackle. The rod storage in the hull comes in handy too. Interestingly one of the major reasons I bought this boat was the Unitrak system. I honestly don't care for it. I also don't like the location of the paddle holders but, in my mind, these are two small negatives in what I feel is the best fishing Yak out there.

I bought this in September, and had it shipped from ACK to Minnesota. I love thus kayak. It is very stable, although at 5'10 230lbs, I cannot stand and fish confidently, but a smaller person I believe could just fine. I love the layout and the accessorizing options. I have a Garmin finder mounted on a uni-track plate on the right with an over the side sonar arm so the sonar is not going through the hull. I also have a GPS mount on the front right deck. On the left, I have two rod holders on uni-track plates. I also installed an anchor trolley. have a crate in the back with the ACK crate buddy which I great. This yak is fast enough, and seemingly just glides on the water. I fish Mississippi back waters and Minnesota lakes, and it tracks very well without a rudder. I love the storage this boat has as well, and so far only a few drops of water have managed to get into the hull from the hatches on a very rainy day. The seat is fantastic, all day comfort. As has been said before, the biggest complaints are the weight and the paddle keepers are to far back. I can live with both.The kayak had a few hardware issues when I received it, but nothing a few drops of superglue and ACK's great service couldn't take care of. I highly recommend this kayak, and as all fishing kayaks are a trade off in features, this one included, it is not perfect. However, it is the closet to everything I want that I have seen.

The first thing I noticed about this kayak was hull design and the performance it offers. This thing is super stable yet still glides quite well once you get it moving. I've tried a lot of kayaks and nothing has been able to make this combination of speed and stability. The next big thing I noticed is all the common sense options it has. The wheel in the keel allows me to load it up right next to the truck and roll it across the parking lot and right down the launch fully rigged! Small things like rod leashes right in the flush mounts, stand up assist strap, and straps to hold your crate in place eliminate having to incur additional costs after the fact. The seat has an extremely high back and is quite comfortable. I did however notice that a backless pfd such as a mustang model will allow the most comfort in this seat. Overall I'm highly impressed with this kayak!

Absolutly love this Kayak. Very stable, tracks well. Love the accessories. The one and only drawback to me is that it's heavy and lifting it on top of my SUV can be fun at times.

Great kayak!!! I searched for about 3 months solid for a yak and hooked on this one. Paddle holders are a little more rear but didn't mind it. The front hatch can be accessed while on the water because its so stable. The hatch between your legs is deep enough for an extra reel, and 2 scotty rod holders with the pate attached for the uni track system. Uni track system can be used for almost anyting. The crate keepers on back is a huge bonuse with the rod keepers and rod holders mounted. Molded in handles are perfectly placed and the wheel in back is a little wobbly but works great. I can put 5 rods in my front hatch and travel with them until I get to my destination.The platform is very stable for pushing around and fishing with a strap to assist with standing or sitting.This yak cuts through water with ease and seat is top of the line and even better with the adjustable foot pedal controls by the seat. The customer service at ACK is top notch and best around.

This kayak is great. Stable and plenty fast enough in the water. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is the location of the kayak paddle holders is too far back in the kayak.

I've been to the lake 3 times now and have gotten comfortable in the moken. The major benefits are that it is very stable, and the wheel in the keel makes loading, unloading and moving around very easy. The biggest drawbacks are the foot rest they are made entirely of plastic and feel very cheap and like they will be the first thing I'm sure I will have to replace. The seat has 3 times the amount if strap than needed, I hope this is because they will be coming out with a seat riser for the mokens.