Perception  Essence 17.0 Airalite Kayak with Skeg

• Airalite is a thermoformed material ABS and acrylic material, stiff and light like traditional composites and with similar looks, but with a price closer to polyethylene
• It consists of high-impact acrylic layered over durable ABS plastic; it's the same type of material used in whirlpools, spas and some marine parts
• Airalite also features adhesives that enhance the flexibility of the material and boost its resistance to UV light
• Touring-style hull offers excellent versatility, which is great for those seeking a boat for everything from open water to local lakes
• Geared towards larger paddlers, the 17 ft. length offers an increase in capacity and speed over the smaller 16.5 ft. model
• Soft-chined hull allows edging with confidence and a balance of turning, tracking and stability
• The cockpit of the Perception Essence 17.0 is designed to accommodate larger paddlers
• Defined coaming readily accepts a spray skirt
• Preventing lower-back pain and posterior numbness, the cushy expedition seat offers comfort for hours on the water
• Adjust the back strap of the seat using 1 large webbing strap with ladderlock; adjust height using 3 smaller webbing straps
• Padded foam thighbraces may be repositioned to personalize cockpit for performance on comfort; leg lifter straps shore up space on side of seat to enhance support
• Slidelock footbraces are easy to adjust from inside the boat; simply raise the black plastic rod to unlock and slide footbrace into desired position
• Fully bulkheaded bow, stern and day hatches provide generous dry cargo storage for extended voyages; the Essence 17.0 features a cargo capacity of 350 lbs.
• 8 in. day hatch is located just behind cockpit and is designed to provide easy-to-reach access to items you'll need while on the water
• Cockpit-deployable skeg enhances tracking in rough water and windy conditions; sliding skeg controls are located on left side of cockpit
• Should you venture into rough waters, the rudder-ready Essence 17.0 is designed to accept the Harmony BTS Rudder Kit, sold separately
• Reflective perimeter deck lines boost visibility and they provide a firm handhold to get back into kayak after a wet exit
• Deck rigging on bow and stern lets you stash items you'll want readily available such as a bilge pump, extra paddle and map with weatherproof case, not included
• Soft-to-the-touch carry handles at bow and stern make trips from the water easy; unlike hard, plastic handles, the soft-touch handles are easy on cold, paddle-weary hands
• The Essence 17.0 Airalite kayak with skeg weighs approximately 50 lbs.

Made in USA.