Brand | Perception Kayaks |
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Item Weight | 79 Pounds |
Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
Color | Dapper |
Style | 2020 - Framed Seatback |
Seating Capacity | 2 |
Weight Limit | 500 Pounds |
Product Dimensions | 165"L x 34"W x 14"H |
Model Name | Tribe |
Manufacturer | Confluence Outdoors |
UPC | 729282117755 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 164 x 34 x 14 inches |
Package Weight | 35.83 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 162 x 34 x 14 inches |
Brand Name | Perception Kayaks |
Warranty Description | 5 years limited warranty against material or manufacturing defects in the hull and deck and 1 year on installed accessories |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Part Number | 9350130178 |
Included Components | Kayak |
Size | 13' 5" |
Sport Type | Boating, Outdoor Lifestyle, Kayaking |
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Brand | Perception Kayaks |
Item Weight | 79 Pounds |
Material | Polyethylene (PE) |
Color | Dapper |
Style | 2020 - Framed Seatback |
About this item
- Unleash unmatched adventures with our 2 person sit-on-top kayak. Proudly made in the USA, this kayak is designed for easy paddling and supports up to 500lbs, making it a perfect choice for both beginners and seasoned kayakers.
- Experience unparalleled comfort with adjustable framed seatbacks, cushioned seat pans, and molded knee/thigh areas, ensuring a comfortable fit for all your journeys.
- Our American-made sit-on-top kayak adjusts to paddlers of all sizes with integrated footrests and offers generous storage with front and rear tank wells secured by bungee tie-downs.
- Keep essentials secure in two central hatches and enjoy efficient drainage with scupper holes for an extended paddling season (optional scupper plugs sold separately).
- Personalize your kayak experience with two solo mount recesses for additional mounts and accessories, and benefit from easy transport and secure storage with our durable, one-piece side carry handles.
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ASIN | B07WJYS7QB |
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4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #75,161 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #310 in Kayak Hardware |
Date First Available | September 1, 2019 |
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Customers find this tandem kayak well-built, easy to maneuver, and comfortable, with plenty of space for two people and storage compartments. They like its appearance, with one customer noting the cool cupholders front and back. The kayak is heavy and arrives with scratches, though customers consider it a great choice for tandem use.
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Customers find the kayak well built and very stable.
"My Husband and I love this tandem! Very sturdy, hasn't flipped even when we jump out into the lake and then pull ourselves back in...." Read more
"...Side note: The kayak arrived in timely fashion and the condition was immaculate as the vendor to a thorough job in wrapping it." Read more
"Very stable and fast. Easy to maneuver. Tried to flip to test stability and can’t flip in the lake...." Read more
"Have been having fun with it, solid yak." Read more
Customers find the kayak visually appealing, with one mentioning the cool cupholders front and back.
"My Husband and I love this tandem! Very sturdy, hasn't flipped even when we jump out into the lake and then pull ourselves back in...." Read more
"These are awesome! SUPER sturdy (it would be very very difficult to tip these over). Great quality and we had zero issues with shipping...." Read more
"Very good quality. Nice seats, good storage. Not too heavy. Very happy with this kayak." Read more
"...4. Overall, the kayak looks pretty darn nice. I got the light blue one. 5. Cupholders front and back are cool and I do use them...." Read more
Customers appreciate the kayak's storage capacity, with plenty of space and several small compartments. One customer mentions it can fit two coolers, while another notes the cup holders accommodate regular cans well.
"...Plenty of room for two coolers, our ladder and room for one more small person cause there's a third seat in the middle...." Read more
"...Tried to flip to test stability and can’t flip in the lake. Very roomy with great features such as 2 dry boxes in haul...." Read more
"...There is room for 1-2 small children but there is no true seat them so they are basically sitting by your feet...." Read more
"Very good quality. Nice seats, good storage. Not too heavy. Very happy with this kayak." Read more
Customers find the kayak easy to maneuver, with one customer noting it handles well on the lake and another mentioning it performs well in rough waters.
"...Very good in rough waters when it's windy/Stormy. A little heavy to lift weighing in at 80lbs, but with two of us it's not that bad...." Read more
"Very stable and fast. Easy to maneuver. Tried to flip to test stability and can’t flip in the lake...." Read more
"...The kayak was stable on the water and we had a great time...." Read more
"Very pleased with this so far. Paddled better than expected when I used it solo...." Read more
Customers like this tandem kayak, with one mentioning it's great for two people.
"...So much fun! As the video clearly highlights, this is a legitimate tandem as two people and a small dog easily fit on it...." Read more
"This tandem kayak is great! The new seats for the 2020 model are definitely an upgrade from the previous year model. It’s sturdy and well built...." Read more
"...This is a dual, first one was a single. I really like the two person kayak because I can use it by myself or take someone with me and don’t need a..." Read more
"Great tandem kayak, quality built." Read more
Customers find the kayak's seats comfortable, with one mentioning good back support.
"...Very comfortable seats with good back support, a lot of nice features for a base kayak...." Read more
"...The adjustable seats were very comfortable. The only complaint is they need to include the skuttle hole plugs...." Read more
"...Framed front seat. Nicely upgraded very comfortable padded seats. They fold back completely for storage. Love the 2 deep dry storage areas...." Read more
"Kayak came as expected and was protected during shipment. Seats are comfortable and there is plenty of storage space for long trips...." Read more
Customers report receiving kayaks with scratches upon arrival, and one customer mentions damage to the kayak including a torn seat back, dent in the side, and broken carry handle.
"...unwrapping and inspecting the kayak, I discovered a large dent in the left front side...." Read more
"...There was zero shipping protection for the kayak and it arrived with LOTS of scratches, a broken carry handle, a missing skid plate and a gouge so..." Read more
"...Kayak arrived with only a plastic rap which was torn to shreds. Fortunately the kayak was in good shape but filthy." Read more
"Hey guys. I ended up not taking delivery. The kayak was all scuffed up and the skid plate was broken. No plastic to protect it...." Read more
Customers find the kayak heavy and difficult to lift.
"...Very good in rough waters when it's windy/Stormy. A little heavy to lift weighing in at 80lbs, but with two of us it's not that bad...." Read more
"...Do be aware that they are very heavy to carry." Read more
"...Cons: - Heavy. May be a pro, but it takes some effort to carry and to mount it on top of the suv. - Shipping...." Read more
"...Easy to maneuver. It is hard to load. Not light...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2024Style: 2020 - Framed SeatbackColor: DapperVerified PurchaseMy Husband and I love this tandem! Very sturdy, hasn't flipped even when we jump out into the lake and then pull ourselves back in. Very good in rough waters when it's windy/Stormy. A little heavy to lift weighing in at 80lbs, but with two of us it's not that bad. Plenty of room for two coolers, our ladder and room for one more small person cause there's a third seat in the middle. Dry bags stay dry and cup holders hold regular cans good.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024Style: 2020 - Framed SeatbackColor: SunsetVerified PurchaseThe media could not be loaded.
Side note: The kayak arrived in timely fashion and the condition was immaculate as the vendor to a thorough job in wrapping it.
Received this a few days before Christmas and took her out for our first voyage on Christmas Day. So much fun! As the video clearly highlights, this is a legitimate tandem as two people and a small dog easily fit on it. I’m 200 pounds, my daughter is 110 and my dog is another 20 pounds.
Side note: The kayak arrived in timely fashion and the condition was immaculate as the vendor to a thorough job in wrapping it.
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- Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2024Style: 2020 - Framed SeatbackColor: DapperVerified PurchaseVery stable and fast. Easy to maneuver. Tried to flip to test stability and can’t flip in the lake. Very roomy with great features such as 2 dry boxes in haul. A place to put 2 ram mounts for cameras, etc. one on right side back and one in front center floor. Handles could be moved closer to center. Only downside heavy when you’re by your self at 80 plus pounds. But very solid and well built.
Very stable and fast. Easy to maneuver. Tried to flip to test stability and can’t flip in the lake. Very roomy with great features such as 2 dry boxes in haul. A place to put 2 ram mounts for cameras, etc. one on right side back and one in front center floor. Handles could be moved closer to center. Only downside heavy when you’re by your self at 80 plus pounds. But very solid and well built.
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- Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024Style: 2020 - Framed SeatbackColor: DapperVerified PurchaseHave been having fun with it, solid yak.
Have been having fun with it, solid yak.
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024Style: 2020 - Framed SeatbackColor: DapperVerified PurchaseThese are awesome! SUPER sturdy (it would be very very difficult to tip these over). Great quality and we had zero issues with shipping. Do be aware that they are very heavy to carry.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2020Style: 2020 - Framed SeatbackColor: SunsetVerified PurchaseThis tandem kayak is great! The new seats for the 2020 model are definitely an upgrade from the previous year model. It’s sturdy and well built. We also bought (separately) the scupper plugs so we had them to plug the holes if needed when on the water. There is room for 1-2 small children but there is no true seat them so they are basically sitting by your feet. We bought some foam pads for our daughter (6 y.o.) to sit on when we went out on the river. I’m probably 235 lbs, my wife is ~140 lbs, and my daughter is about 50 lbs. The kayak was stable on the water and we had a great time. The only thing missing would have been some kind of true seat for a kid, even if it was an add-on you had to buy separately that could snap in place or something similar. Definitely recommend it. One thing to keep in mind is that this tandem kayak is huge, and due to its length/weight i would definitely recommend using two people when you’re moving it. Enjoy!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024Style: 2020 - Framed SeatbackColor: SunsetVerified PurchaseVery good quality. Nice seats, good storage. Not too heavy. Very happy with this kayak.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022Style: 2020 - Framed SeatbackColor: Déjà vuVerified PurchaseJust received the kayak. Delivery was on time and well carried out. Unfortunately, after unwrapping and inspecting the kayak, I discovered a large dent in the left front side. Bummer, everything else looks okay but the kayak is going back due to this caved in side. We shall see what the next one looks like...
Update: I got the replacement kayak 5 days after filling out the return order for the damaged one. The shippers were super careful with this one. It was not wrapped up in anything when they carefully took it out of their leased truck. So, after 2 tries the second kayak was in good shape.
So why only 3 stars? Please take a look at the plusses and minuses below:
Plus:
1. This kayak is very stable. I tested 3 different kayaks (by renting.) This kayak was not the fastest but was certainly the best for stability, storage, seating, interior space, and price.
2. The dry storage compartments work well - and are dry.
3. The tie downs front and rear are very nice.
4. Overall, the kayak looks pretty darn nice. I got the light blue one.
5. Cupholders front and back are cool and I do use them.
Minuses:
1. As reported in other reviews, the first kayak arrived damaged. The second one was fine.
2. The $920 price I paid for this was well over retail. This kayak retails for $830 according to the Perception website. Amazon is not always the cheapest place to buy stuff. This provider just happened to buy up most of the Perception doubles. My dealer in Florida could not get any to sell me at any price. I waited 30 days for the local dealer and then went with this overpriced kayak on Amazon.
3. My kayak came with extra special stuff "inside." After using the kayak a few times I noticed something rattling around inside the hull. I searched inside by sticking my arm into the dry bag cutouts. Finally found the noise. For no extra charge, Perception included a pair of needle nose pliers and lots of plastic waste inside the hull (see pictures.) That said, I'm really wondering about the quality control procedures at the Perception manufacturing plant. The good news here is the inside of the hull was bone dry and the hull does not leak one bit. All the trash inside the hull was bone dry after 5+ outings by me.
Yes, I would buy this kayak again. It tracks well and is quite stable even in choppy water. I have no unexpected surprises with the kayak itself. Nice job Perception!
FYI: After a month Amazon was sending me warning messages about not receiving my kayak return on the first Kayak. Told me I would be charged another $900+ if they did not get it back in 2 weeks. What? The shipper delivered the replacement and picked up the return - what gives? It took over an hour of my time to get online and get this straightened out by Amazon. Wish I could have bought this at my local kayak store!
3.0 out of 5 starsJust received the kayak. Delivery was on time and well carried out. Unfortunately, after unwrapping and inspecting the kayak, I discovered a large dent in the left front side. Bummer, everything else looks okay but the kayak is going back due to this caved in side. We shall see what the next one looks like...Update - the replacement kayak
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2022
Update: I got the replacement kayak 5 days after filling out the return order for the damaged one. The shippers were super careful with this one. It was not wrapped up in anything when they carefully took it out of their leased truck. So, after 2 tries the second kayak was in good shape.
So why only 3 stars? Please take a look at the plusses and minuses below:
Plus:
1. This kayak is very stable. I tested 3 different kayaks (by renting.) This kayak was not the fastest but was certainly the best for stability, storage, seating, interior space, and price.
2. The dry storage compartments work well - and are dry.
3. The tie downs front and rear are very nice.
4. Overall, the kayak looks pretty darn nice. I got the light blue one.
5. Cupholders front and back are cool and I do use them.
Minuses:
1. As reported in other reviews, the first kayak arrived damaged. The second one was fine.
2. The $920 price I paid for this was well over retail. This kayak retails for $830 according to the Perception website. Amazon is not always the cheapest place to buy stuff. This provider just happened to buy up most of the Perception doubles. My dealer in Florida could not get any to sell me at any price. I waited 30 days for the local dealer and then went with this overpriced kayak on Amazon.
3. My kayak came with extra special stuff "inside." After using the kayak a few times I noticed something rattling around inside the hull. I searched inside by sticking my arm into the dry bag cutouts. Finally found the noise. For no extra charge, Perception included a pair of needle nose pliers and lots of plastic waste inside the hull (see pictures.) That said, I'm really wondering about the quality control procedures at the Perception manufacturing plant. The good news here is the inside of the hull was bone dry and the hull does not leak one bit. All the trash inside the hull was bone dry after 5+ outings by me.
Yes, I would buy this kayak again. It tracks well and is quite stable even in choppy water. I have no unexpected surprises with the kayak itself. Nice job Perception!
FYI: After a month Amazon was sending me warning messages about not receiving my kayak return on the first Kayak. Told me I would be charged another $900+ if they did not get it back in 2 weeks. What? The shipper delivered the replacement and picked up the return - what gives? It took over an hour of my time to get online and get this straightened out by Amazon. Wish I could have bought this at my local kayak store!
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