Let us put you in the right kayak. If the kayak you want is the one you rig out with a motor, a big battery, a graph and a stake-out pole and still pedal all day, the Native Watercraft Hammer 1210 Propel Pedal Kayak is the one Native built for that job. Native built it as their newest kayak for 2026, it is 12 feet 10 inches long and 36 inches wide, and it carries 650 pounds.

This is the heaviest-rigging Native Hammer kayak in the Propel family. Everything about the deck assumes you are going to bolt things to it.

The X-Range Pedal Drive

The Hammer 1210 runs Native's Propel X-Range Pedal Drive, which is patent pending. The headline is dual propulsion: the drive folds up onto the bow deck and deploys again with a one-handed twist-lock, so you can switch between pedaling and running a motor without climbing around the cockpit.

Two details that matter on real water. There is a built-in weed cutter, which is the difference between pedaling through a grass line and stopping to clear the prop. And there is a thwart bar quick release, so the drive comes out fast when you want the weight gone.

Steering is a spring blade rudder, and the kayak is Wizard foot steering ready. Fit the Native Watercraft Wizard FCS (Foot Controlled Steering) Kit and steering moves to your feet, so both hands stay on the rod.

Anchoring

Anchoring and steering are two different systems and they get confused because both carry the Wizard name. The Anchor Wizard is an anchoring system and the Hammer 1210 can run one. The Wizard FCS is the foot steering kit above. One holds you on a spot, the other points the kayak.

The groove track and the stern mount also take a stake-out pole if you fish shallow. Everything here is sold separately. See the kayak anchors we stock.

Where the electronics go

This is where the 1210 separates itself from the rest of the Propel line.

• Bow battery storage hatch with a PowerLink plate, wire management and an optional Molle plate.
• Tankwell battery compartment sized for a Group 31 or a Newport Lopro battery.
• PowerLink plates and through-hull wiring ports, so a transducer cable has a finished path instead of a zip tie.
• YakAttack through-hull monitor links for mounting a graph.
• Bow motor mount and stern motor mount, both already there.
• Integrated dry pod built into the drive cover for the things that cannot get wet.

The ports are the opening. The YakAttack through hull kits are what pass the wires through those plates and seal them up. Sold separately.

• YakAttack GridLoc Through Hull Wiring Kit, Pair takes a 1 inch hole and needs no access to the back side of the mounting area. It comes with 14 rubber inserts covering cable sizes from 0.08 to 0.389 inch, 4 blank inserts, 2 nylon grommets and hardware for two installs. Marine sealant is required for a waterproof seal and is sold separately.
• YakAttack GridLoc Through Hull Wiring Kit XL, Pair takes a 1.5 inch hole, which is the one to use for larger components like a Garmin LiveScope coupler or a bow-mounted trolling motor.
• YakAttack Through Hull Panel Connector takes a 5/8 inch hole and is built for YakAttack and Nocqua lithium battery kits. A tethered cap keeps the port watertight when nothing is plugged into it, and it quick-connects when something is.

If you have been running wires under a seat and hoping for the best, that list is the reason to look at this kayak.

Standing and fishing

Thirty-six inches of beam with a massive deck padding area is a confident platform for casting and setting a hook standing up. The PivotPro seat sits high with deck clearance underneath it and carries its own tackle tray, so the seat is both the chair and part of the storage plan.

Storage is spread out rather than piled in one well. There is underseat storage, a side storage compartment, side tackle box storage, and the tankwell. A forward-facing rod holder plus flush-mount holders cover rods, and Captains Bridge accessory mounts handle everything else.

Groove track runs around the entire kayak, with side and stern tracks on top of that. Rig where you need the accessory rather than where the track happens to be.

The hull

Native built the Hammer 1210 with a sharp bow entry and a clean stern exit, plus reserve buoyancy chambers above the waterline. Those chambers are what keep the trim honest when the kayak is loaded with a battery, a motor and a day of gear. A skid plate protects the stern on gravel, and there is in-hull access for anything you need to reach.

Specifications

How it fits next to the rest of the Native line

Steer by what you are doing on the water.

Full electronics and motor build: the Hammer 1210 and the Titan X Propel 10.5 are the two designed around it.

Loading alone and getting out quickly: the Slayer Propel 10 LTE at 65 pounds fitted is the one you carry by yourself.

Paddling rather than pedaling: the Falcon 11 is the paddle kayak in the lineup.

Open water with length under you: the Titan X Propel 12.5 carries speed between spots.

Questions about fit, rigging or delivery, call us at (615) 696-7887 or see the Native Watercraft Hammer 1210 Propel Pedal Kayak.

Native Watercraft Hammer 1210 Propel Pedal Kayak Questions, Answered

What is the Propel X-Range Pedal Drive?

Native's newest drive, patent pending, built around dual propulsion. It folds onto the bow deck and deploys with a one-handed twist-lock, so pedaling and running a motor are both first-class options rather than one being a workaround. It includes a built-in weed cutter and a thwart bar quick release.

How much can the Hammer 1210 carry?

650 pounds. The fitted hull is 110 pounds and it is 140 pounds fully rigged, so plan your load from the rigged number.

Can I stand up and fish in it?

Yes. Thirty-six inches of beam with a large padded deck area is built for casting and hooksets on your feet.

What battery fits?

The tankwell compartment takes a Group 31 or a Newport Lopro. There is also a separate bow battery storage hatch with a PowerLink plate and wire management if you are running a second battery forward.

Can I run a motor on it?

Yes, and there are two mounting points. A bow motor mount and a stern motor mount both come on the kayak.

How do I run the wires for a fish finder?

Through the PowerLink plates and the through-hull wiring ports the kayak already has, using a YakAttack through hull kit to make the pass-through clean and sealed. The GridLoc Through Hull Wiring Kit, Pair is the standard one at a 1 inch hole, the XL Pair goes to 1.5 inch for a LiveScope coupler or a bow motor, and the Through Hull Panel Connector gives you a watertight quick-connect for a YakAttack or Nocqua battery. Marine sealant on the wiring kits is sold separately. Call us at (615) 696-7887 and we will work out which one your setup needs.

Can I steer it with my feet?

Yes. The Hammer 1210 is Wizard foot steering ready, so the Native Watercraft Wizard FCS (Foot Controlled Steering) Kit installs without modification. It steers the motor or the rudder from the foot controls, the controls run on bearings rather than sliding plastic, and leg length and steering position both adjust. Sold separately.

Can I run an anchor system on it?

Yes. An Anchor Wizard anchoring system fits this kayak. Worth separating from the question above, because the names are close: the Anchor Wizard holds you on a spot, and the Wizard FCS steers the motor or rudder with your feet. They are two different products doing two different jobs, and you can run both. The groove track and the stern mount also take a stake-out pole for shallow water. All sold separately, and you can see what we stock in kayak anchors.

How do I get it to the water by myself?

It is Sidekick ready, so the Native Sidekick Wheel Transport System mounts to the groove track rather than being a separate cart you drag along. At 140 pounds rigged, plan on the cart plus a trailer, a bed rack, a hitch hauler or a second set of hands depending on how you haul.

Does the seat come out?

Yes, it can come out. The PivotPro sits high with deck clearance under it and carries a tackle tray. Pulling the seat and the drive is how you cut what you are lifting.

How does the Native Watercraft Hammer 1210 Propel Pedal Kayak ship?

Ships freight nationwide. If you are inside our delivery area, local delivery shows up as a shipping option at checkout and we bring it to you ourselves. On a freight delivery, look it over before you sign the receipt and write down any damage you see, then email clear photos to helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com within 2 hours. We email the full details once your order is placed.