Lifetime Palisade 10 ft Sit-On-Top Kayak vs Pelican Seek 100X Kayak

The Pelican Seek 100X is the easier boat for a beginner: it weighs 43.1 lb, carries 300 lb, and its side access bar and recessed standing area make getting in and out simple. The Lifetime Palisade is the better fishing kayak, with two flush-mounted rod holders, two accessory mounting tracks, a center bucket hatch and front and rear bungees. Both are stable 10 ft sit-on-tops; the Palisade is heavier at 54 lb and carries less at 275 lb. Owners rate the Palisade highly, while the Seek 100X trades fishing fittings for lighter weight and a wider, more forgiving hull.

• Choose the Lifetime Palisade if you plan to fish and want rod holders, mounting tracks and a center hatch built in.
• Choose the Pelican Seek 100X if you are new to paddling and want a lighter kayak that is easy to climb in and out of.