The Vibe Kayak Yellowfin 100 is a 10 ft by 32 inch sit-on-top fishing kayak rated for 375 pounds, with a 51 pound hull. Vibe sells it on its own site, vibekayaks.com, where the base kayak comes with the Vibe Hero Seat but no paddle. It is not listed on Amazon: a search there on 2026-10-21 returned other Vibe kayaks but no Yellowfin 100.
These notes cover what Vibe lists for the Yellowfin 100, what it is not built for, and three similar kayaks you can buy on Amazon. To compare sit-on-top, sit-inside, pedal and inflatable fishing kayaks, see our fishing kayak guide. WaterSportHQ editors have not paddled these kayaks.
What Vibe lists for the Yellowfin 100
From the Yellowfin 100 product page on vibekayaks.com (model VKB-20R-YF10001-CB), checked on 2026-10-21:
- Size: 10 ft long, 32 inches wide.
- Capacity: 375 pounds, one paddler.
- Weight: 51 pounds for the hull, 64 pounds fully loaded.
- Build: rotomolded single-piece high-density polyethylene.
- Seat: the Vibe Hero Seat, the only item the spec list names in the package.
- Fishing and storage: two top-loading gear tracks, four flush-mount rod holders (two front, two rear), two sealed 8 inch V-Wave deck plates with waterproof bag inserts, two side paddle parks and a rear tank well with bungee tie-downs.
- Carrying: four Phantom Grip handles.
- Warranty: limited lifetime hull warranty.
Vibe also sells a Yellowfin 100 bundle that adds the Vibe Journey 230 to 250 cm three-piece aluminum paddle, deck pads, roof rack pads, locking straps and a cable lock.
Where older figures differ
An earlier version of this page gave a 57 pound weight and said the Journey paddle came with the kayak. Vibe now lists a 51 pound hull and 64 pounds fully loaded, and puts the paddle in the bundle only.
What the Yellowfin 100 is not built for
- Fast current and chop. Vibe’s own rating chart scores it 90% for flat water and slow rivers but 70% for fast current and choppy water.
- Buyers who may want to return it. Vibe’s return policy says kayaks “are not covered by the 14-day return policy and cannot be returned”.
- A quick start. Vibe says kayak shipping “usually” takes about 20 business days.
Editors’ rule of thumb: add a paddle to your budget if you buy the base kayak, since the spec list names only the seat.
Three fishing kayaks on Amazon compared
| Kayak | Length x width | Listed max load | Boat weight | Rod holders listed | Paddle in the box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vibe Yellowfin 100 | 10 ft x 32 in | 375 lb | 51 lb hull | 4 | Bundle only |
| Pelican Catch Mode 110 | 10 ft 8 in x 34.5 in | 375 lb | 63 or 67 lb | 3 | Not listed |
| BKC FK184 | 9 ft, width not listed | 330 lb | 20 kg (44 lb) | 5 | Yes |
| Lifetime Tamarack Angler | 10 ft x 31 in | 275 lb | 51 lb | 3 | Yes |
Sources: Vibe’s product page and each kayak’s Amazon listing, checked on 2026-10-21.
Pelican Catch Mode 110: the same 375 pound limit
Pelican lists the Catch Mode 110 at 128 by 34.5 inches with a 375 pound maximum, three flush-mount rod holders and an ERGOBOOST seat that folds up 6 inches higher. Pelican says its “wide and flat deck platform allows you to safely stand up to cast”. The bullets give 63 pounds and the product details give 67 pounds.
It is 8 inches longer and 12 to 16 pounds heavier than the Yellowfin hull, and the included components row names the seat and kayak only, no paddle. The link opens the transom mount version; a rudder version is sold on the same listing.
See the Pelican Catch Mode 110 on Amazon (up to 375 pounds)
BKC FK184: shorter, with a paddle and hatches
Brooklyn Kayak Company lists the FK184 as a 9 ft sit-on-top for one angler, up to 330 pounds, in rotomolded high-density polyethylene. It comes with a memory foam seat and an adjustable aluminum paddle, and has two waterproof hatches, four flush-mount rod holders plus one articulating holder, and two paddle parks. BKC says it is “stable enough for standing to cast and reel”.
The listing gives an item weight of 20 kg, about 44 pounds, and no width. Its 330 pound limit is 45 pounds under the Yellowfin’s.
See the BKC FK184 on Amazon (up to 330 pounds)
Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100: the same length, a lower limit
Lifetime lists the Tamarack Angler at 120 by 31 inches and 51 pounds, the same length and hull weight as the Yellowfin 100, with a paddle in the box. It has two flush-mount rod holders, one top-mount holder, two 6 inch storage compartments and a skeg, and a 5 year limited warranty.
Its 275 pound limit is 100 pounds under the Yellowfin’s, and the listing makes no claim about standing.
See the Lifetime Tamarack Angler 100 on Amazon (up to 275 pounds)
Before you buy
- Your weight plus gear against each listed limit: 375, 330 or 275 pounds.
- Whether a paddle is in the box: yes for the BKC and Lifetime, not listed for the Pelican, bundle only for the Vibe.
- Editors’ rule of thumb: before you order, check that you can lift the listed boat weight, 44 to 67 pounds here, onto your car or trailer.
- For rigging rod holders and gear, see how to outfit a kayak for fishing.