Jackson Coosa FD vs. Bonafide P127 vs. Hobie Outback: Pedal Kayak Comparison
Caney Fork Outdoors
Side-by-side
| Kayak | Length | Width | Capacity | Fully rigged weight | Drive system | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Coosa FD | 12'7" | 35" | 450 lbs | 128.5 lbs (w/ seat & drive) | Flex Drive Mark IV (retractable prop) | $2,625 |
| Bonafide P127 | 12'7" | 34" | 475 lbs | 120 lbs (fitted hull) | Propel Pedal Drive (pedal, power, or paddle) | $2,999 |
| Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12 | 12' | 36" | 500 lbs | 128.5 lbs (fully rigged) | MirageDrive 180 Turbo w/ Kick-Up Fins (forward & reverse) | $4,599 |
Jackson Coosa FD
The Coosa FD runs Jackson's Flex Drive Mark IV, a pedal drive that retracts the propeller straight up into the hull. That's the feature that defines the boat: beach it, push through rocks, or work skinny water without pulling the whole drive unit first. It's built on the Coosa HD hull with full-length gear track, a rear tank well sized for an Orion Core 25 cooler, molded-in rod tip protectors, and a bungee-less bow design. The 2026 model adds Jackson's Comfort Seat 5.0 standard, with fore-aft trimming to adjust your seating position on the water.
Best fit: anglers fishing rivers, shallow flats, or water where you're regularly moving between deep and skinny sections. See the Jackson Coosa FD.
Bonafide P127
The P127 runs Bonafide's Propel Pedal Drive, built to switch between pedal, trolling motor power, or paddle from the same hull, what Bonafide calls their "triple threat." The Hybrid Cat Hull and Hi Rise XL seat put you in a taller, more upright position for sight fishing and long days on the water. Rigging includes YakAttack aluminum GearTrac, a bow storage bin with Doubleheader hinges, an Omni Hook stern tankwell tie-down system, and dual replaceable stern skid plates.
Best fit: anglers who want the flexibility to switch propulsion methods without switching boats, plus a taller seating position for sight fishing. See the Bonafide P127.
Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12
The Pro Angler 12 runs Hobie's MirageDrive 180 Turbo with Kick-Up Turbo Fins, one of the only drives in this comparison built for full forward and reverse pedaling, not just forward propulsion. At 36" wide with a 500 lb capacity, the highest of the three, it's the widest and highest-capacity boat here. The Vantage ST seat adds back, bottom, and BOA lumbar support, the Guardian Transducer Shield protects your electronics on impact and retracts for transport, and the 12-sided H-Rail system covers a wide range of accessory mounts.
Best fit: anglers who want the most stability and capacity for a full electronics and gear setup, plus precise forward and reverse control for boat positioning. See the Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 12.
Which one fits you
Pick the Coosa FD if you fish rivers or shallow water and want a drive that tucks away on demand. Pick the P127 if you want to pedal, power, or paddle from one hull and a taller seat for sight fishing. Pick the Pro Angler 12 if stability, capacity, and true reverse pedaling matter more to you than price. All three are well-built, well-supported pedal kayaks. The right one comes down to where and how you fish, not which brand markets loudest.
