Build Your Own Boat. Fish Any Water. Open platform.
12' long, 35" wide. Paddle it, pedal it, or power it.
 
Introducing the Forge 12: a fishing kayak built as an open platform, so you decide what it becomes. Stock doesn't mean basic. Every Forge comes standard with stand-up stability, a dry ride on a raised floor with 600 lbs of capacity, a smartly designed open floor plan, and hands-free foot-controlled rudder steering. From there, build it your way: keep it simple and paddle, add our new X-Range pedal drive with its all-new steering system, or go electric with an easy-to-install motorization package. With a smooth, rounded bow that handles everything from rivers to bays, the Forge is the most accessible way into the Native lineup, built to perform well above it.
 
The Forge begs two questions unanswered: how will you build it, and where will you take it? Versatile hull ready for rivers, lakes, and backwaters. Open floor plan. Dry ride. Foot-controlled rudder. X-Range pedal drive and motor kits available when you’re ready to build.
 
Pedal Power, On Your Terms.
Our most intuitive pedal drive folds out of the way when you don’t need it and deploys in seconds when you do.
Stows Low. The low-profile drive folds flat onto the deck for a clean, open cockpit.
Deploys in Seconds. A one-handed twist-lock and auto-aligning latch mean no wrestling and no guesswork.
Hands-Free Reverse. Back off a snag or hold your spot without reaching for a paddle.
Built-In Weed Cutter. Push through vegetation without stopping to clear the prop.
Travels Easy. Quick-release design makes loading and transport simple.
Built Tough. Heavy-duty materials, backed by Native’s warranty.
 
New Hand-Controlled Rudder Steering System. Built Around You.*
*Included with the X-Range Upgrade Kit. The Forge ships with foot-controlled rudder steering.
Your Handle, Your Spot.Mount it on the left or right, high or low, wherever it feels right to you. You decide where your steering goes.
Super Smooth.Self-lubricating bushings, plus stainless steel cables and housings borrowed from the bike industry, keep every turn smooth and responsive.
Dial It In.Heat and cold make a kayak expand and contract, which can leave steering loose or tight. An easy-adjust cable housing lets you take up or add slack right on the water, so your steering always feels right.
 
Length
12' / 365.8 cm
Width
35" / 88.9 cm
Fitted Hull Weight*
98 lbs / 44.5 kg
Fully Rigged Weight*
110 lbs / 49.9 kg
Fully Rigged Weight w/ Pedal Drive*
130 lbs / 59.0 kg
Depth at Beam
11.5" / 29.2 cm
Capacity
600 lbs / 272.2 kg