No, the supplied 36V lithium ion battery is intended for use with the ePDL+™ Drive only. DO NOT use on the Old Town Sportsman 106 Powered by Minn Kota, AutoPilot 120, or AutoPilot 136. Product damage or personal injury will result.

The Amped Outdoors warranty covers your battery for a period of two years from the purchase date. All warranty claims on the battery are handled through Amped Outdoors. More Information. 

We recommend registering your BigWater ePDL+™ 132. Most states require that you register electric-powered canoes and kayaks. Always check with local regulations for watercraft registration and safety requirements in your area.

Check that all power cable connections are secure. Ensure there is a tight, solid connection between the battery power cable and its terminals and between the two plugs.

If the battery power cable and plugs are secure, check that the ePDL+™ drive power cable is securely connected to the drive and to the socket on the watercraft, near the bow circular hatch.

If the ePDL+™ drive power cable is securely connected, check that the kill switch key is connected to the kill switch base to the right of the seat. Always attach the lanyard to yourself when on the water.

If the kill switch key is connected, check that the ePDL+™ Drive is fully deployed and the center lock knob is fully engaged.

While in Cruise Control Mode, your pedals will have minimal movement, subject to water conditions, etc. Over time, if you notice the pedals moving more than occasionally, the Pedal Stabilizer may need to be replaced. Please contact customer service for a replacement kit.

The ePDL+™ Drive display is waterproof up to 1 meter for 30 minutes (IPx7 rating).

The ePDL+™ Drive is operational as a non-powered PDL Drive when not connected to the battery. This is referred to as Manual Mode. The display will not power on and the Power Assist/Cruise Control Modes will not function when not properly connected to the battery.

A fully charged battery on the highest Cruise Control Mode setting with average load and calm conditions will last approximately 3 hours. Durations in Power-Assisted Pedal Mode are dependent on speed and manual pedaling input. Cruise Control Mode 1: 46 hours* Cruise Control Mode 3: 23 hours* Cruise Control Mode 5: 3 hours*

*Based on a new, fully charged battery on flat water with a moderate load. Your run times may vary.

Yes, the ePDL+™ Drive can pedal in reverse in Manual Mode. Pedaling in reverse will revert you out of any power mode and will work like our other PDL drives. There is no power assist or cruise function when pedaling in reverse.

Use dielectric grease at all of the sockets and connections, including the battery terminals and fuse block, and electrical connectors.

• Battery terminals 
• Battery cable with in-line fuse
• ePDL+™ Drive Power Cable
• Hull socket located at the bow of the watercraft
• Socket located on the back side of the drive head unit
• In hull receptacle located inside the rectangular Click-Seal Hatch

If any metallic elements of the drive and/or watercraft have been exposed to saltwater or brackish water, thoroughly rinse with freshwater upon return.

Follow the battery charging and storage guidelines to extend the lifespan of the battery. Learn what the best possible habits are for extending its lifespan. Refer to the Quick Start Guide for full instructions or go click here for more information on battery maintenance. 

We recommend removing the battery from the hull for transport and any long term storage periods.

Check that the propeller and surrounding area is clear from debris and that the prop hardware is secure. Inspect rudder hardware and cables and tighten before going out on the water. Test drive functionality on land before taking out on the water.

The ePDL+™ Drive mount was not designed for road transportation. We recommend always removing the drive from the hull for transport and storage otherwise product damage could result.

When storing your watercraft long term, you can install the packaging thwart for support. Store upside down on padded bars or straps. It can also be stored deck side up with straps or pads that conform to the hull’s shape if storing indoors.

Abrasions, nicks, and gouges on the watercraft are common. Address any of these on metallic or powder-coated surfaces as soon as possible. Tighten any elements that seem to be loosening or backing out of their factory condition.

The ePDL+™ Drive is backed by a limited 2-year motor warranty. Please register your watercraft for faster service.