More competition in the Pedal drive arena--Perception Pescador Pilot 12

http://foxs.pt/29Pcvfo

This is nice. Way more features and several hundred less than an Outback.

For the money this seems like a nice boat, the one thing I am interested in with all these new pedal drives is how simple the are to raise/lower quickly, and how easily the drives can be removed. With this specific kayak the up/down lock seems fairly straight forward and I like that it doesn't take up as much space as some of the other drives out there, further when raised the prop seems to be stowed under the boat which is also nice.

Man,  this man-powered drive race is really heating up.  I want to keep it in my hobie family but this kayak has me on the fence.  The price point along with REI stocking them may be a winning combination.

I may have to sell my 2010 outback for 2017 and get this one for spare. But no more space in my garage...except for that 18' Necky fiberglass sea kayak.  I haven't used that sucker for ages.

Wow! Do I count correctly 4 new pedal drive boats for 2017?

Feel Free Overdrive
Old Town Predator PDL
Wilderness Systems Radar 115 & 135
Perception Pilot 12

Other than the existing Hobie and Native and Am I missing any?

I'm all for competition! Maybe this will drive Hobie to start offering promotions, discounts, or lower prices.

Yep, I hope too. I like this Wilderness Radar, probably it is a time to start collecting money...