I bought my Makana to be the more portable little sister to my big Shearwater. Couldn't be happier. She's a sturdy, comfortable 10-foot kayak that hauls nicely in the truck bed and gets me where I need to go without additional planning and preparation. She's very stable and tracks well for a 10-footer, is nice and agile, and gets some good speed going with XD pedals as well.

There is more than enough space on this kayak for a fishing day's-worth of gear with room to spare, and I never feel like my ride is cramped or cluttered (caveat, I'm a light packer).

As for durability, I fish over oyster beds, and while I'm careful not to drag her across exposed reefs, I definitely have landed the kayak on some shell-ridden beaches. I have yet to find any gouges or concerning wear in her hull.

I'm less concerned with fishing from my kayak than I am fishing from places that my kayak has gotten me to. Here we are about a mile away from the launch as the bird flies - a 30 minute trip for a full day of secluded fishing.

It came well packaged, no issues on transit, and the kayak is sturdy and well made. Only a couple things I had to fix after use is to put thread seal to the knob for the rudder since it became loose several times and retiying the rudder cords since there is not an easy way to do it

I've had my Makana for almost 2 years exactly and it's just awesome. "Light" enough that I can carry it but also super stable that I don't legitimately worry about tipping it. There are so many features and cool storage options that I have a tendency to over-pack which I need to work on. I've had a few other fishing kayaks but this is by far my favorite. Only funny gripe is that I also bought a Vibe water bottle and while it looks like it would fit in one of the side water bottle holders built into the kayak...it doesn't. Not a huge deal by any means but that's really the only thing that I thought was funny. Everything else is just brilliant.

Makana 100

I love my new kayak!! I'm super excited to get on the water and catch some fish.

The kayak is well laid out, l really like how well designed it is, lot storage close to the seat. The kayak paddles and tracks great without the drive in it, weighing about 55 pds it is easy to load in the back of my pickup on a inclined boat ramp. I rate it a 5, lm happy with everything about it.

Went beyond to ensure I received my kayak in the matter inwhich I requested. Great company

Love it so far. I’m a bigger guy and 61 and have to admit it’s not always easy with transporting and getting in and out. Not the kayak’s problem it on me.

So i have been out a few times with the Makana 100. Absolutely love the kayak. The only issue that I have found is that I think the rudder itself could be a little better. Other than that i look forward to many years of fishing on it.

22 business days after my order, my Makana 100 arrived! Well wrapped, the delivery guys gently unloaded it onto the painters tarp I had laid out on my garage floor. I immediately removed the wrapping. After first admiring how pretty it is, I did a detailed close inspection of the hull with a flashlight (raining outside, I had to do the inspection in the garage). All is pristine; I found no mars, no cracks, no scratches. The seat and the X-drive unit look clean and new as well, and both assembled easily. Looking forward to hitting the water!

The stability for fishing it's amazing.

Love my new Makana 100. I purchased this to be a very capable throw and go fishing and recreational kayak. Well, mostly fishing. I can lift and carry it pretty far and it fits in the back of my pickup only extending a bit (~2ft) past tailgate when down (5 ft bed). No need for my bed extender like for my 12 foot kayak. The pedal drive is AWESOME - super light and easy to use and I like the pedal action on paddle drives more than my propeller drive. It's easier for me. The only downside is that one can't reverse direction but that's not that critical an issue as the kayak paddles very well so easy to adjust location and movement. The kayak seat is a good height for me and very comfortable to fish from. It is SUPER stable and ergonomic with lots of nice features - room under the seat, rod holders, great bungies, spots for drinks, tackle box holders on side of seat, paddle holder in front. Ok, the paddle holder in front is excellent because you can stick the tip of your paddle in there, make some casts and then easily pull the paddle back out for an adjustment...and it's not in the way when I pedal. Really, overall, a well designed kayak that I am really enjoying. Excellent fish mojo too as I lost count of the bass, crappie and bluegill I was catching on my last outing.

Light - check
Throw n go - check
Pedal drive - check
Stability - check
Rudder - check
I'm pretty impressed with this Makana. Its quick, maneuverable, and stable. I like having the versa pod option as well too. I thought not having foot rests would be an issue, but it wasnt a problem at all. The only problem I did have was with the pedal drive. But Vibe was on it and helped remedy the problem immediately. Back in business.

I recently received my new makana and ordered the raven color what I received is a two tone charcoal gray not even close to what is advertised

I've been using the boat for about a month now, and I am still blown away by it's stability. Having a light 10ft kayak with a pedal drive that is ALSO stable and comfortable to fish out of is a massive deal. I've really found it excels in small water that would normally be a hassle with a bigger boat. Using a rope attached to the front handle, I've been able to access areas of streams that no one else can reach, and it's paid off big time. The boat is incredibly easy to portage and drag around, but also a stable platform to fish off of. Honestly, it's exceeded my expectations in almost every way. As with any kayak, finding the balance points and seating arrangement that's comfortable to you is important. Every kayaker is different, and it usually takes a few trips to dial in the ideal setup for you. That said, the simplicity and stability of this yak, combined with a pedal drive system, make it pretty hard to go wrong.

The Makana 100 has been an awesome addition to my fleet. Carrying it down muddy banks, dragging over sand bars, hoisting into my truck bed are all easier. The best part is I haven’t had to sacrifice my pedals, the wide storage area for my fishing crate or the stability of my bigger kayaks. I may not try to surf launch or cross a big bay in this kayak but it’s quickly become my go to ride in the creeks, ponds and oxbow lakes that I regularly fish.

Stability. I still can’t figure out how Vibe made a 10’ boat this stable but they did it. It’s still a small boat at heart, so turns on a dime and is very responsive. Can easily stand and absolutely no issues moving around in the boat while out on the water. The weight is an obvious plus as well. I can sling this thing around loading and unloading with just one arm, seat and everything attached. This will be my pond, shallow river, and small salt marsh fishing machine!

I just received my Makana 100 (shipped and completely damage free). It is everything I want/need in a kayak, all in one small, lightweight package. I can tournament fish with this, I can take it to the river, or I can just float on a lake. It has an incredible turning radius with a top loaded rudder along with so many little features you don't find on other kayaks. Let's take the perch you can add on for example. With the perch you have multiple sitting or you can stand on top as an option. When my back gets tired of sitting low I can stand or sit higher. It is FANTASTIC. This is a well thought-out kayak especially for those who want great features with less weight. :)

I purchased the MK100 specifically for rivers, but my first outing was on a lake and for a little boat, it can get across the water quickly just paddling, but since it comes standard with a pedal drive, it can really get you to where you need to be quickly. Once I got it on the river, I was in love. It’s so light and a breeze to load and unload. The stability rivals the Shearwater 125. I was able to stand in moving water with no issues at all. This is the perfect throw and go kayak that can be used on any type of water.