A little less than a year ago I rented a Perception Tribe 9.5 (sit on top) for a weekend. When I returned it, I bought it. Price was extra good because the rental season was over, they'd have to store it until the following spring.
Earlier, I'd rented a recreational sit-inside, and I'd done some whitewater kayaking years ago.
I've been flyfishing on it perhaps 30 days since then, still love it.
50 pounds, fits on the car (foam blocks, ropes).
Haven't had a moment's impression that I might flip.
I've fought a few nasty winds, bow splash drenching me with each wave. That ain't fun, but I got back to home base each time.
I tied a pair of tennis balls on either side at the bow so I can lay my rod down without it sliding off. I glued on small, dense foam, pieces, cupped, at thigh distance, to cradle my paddle while I'm fishing. I made a retractable-dog-leash/tow chain drag anchor. And I glued on a ripple-foam patch to hold my used flies.
I can't think of anything else I need to customize.
(Carabiners and dog clips are my friends.)
$500 total; if that.
Me happy.
