Restoring A 20+ Year Old Thermoform Kayak I Found On Facebook

I found this crusty 23 year old Perception Sonoma 13.5 on Facebook Marketplace last week listed for $450 down from $600. At $600 it seemed to high for the current market, especially for the shape it was in, but at $450 my interest was peaked. I've been a fan of these early Thermoformed Perceptions ever since I bought one for my wife back in 2006. They were light weight at sub 40lbs, and paddled a little more like a sea kayak as oppose to the more recreational Eddyline Equinox or Hurricane Tampico. I decided it would be worth checking it out in person if nothing else for Nostalgia sake. When I got there and looked it over I wanted to back out. It was crusty and literally every piece of bungee or deck rigging was toast and needed to be replaced. I made an offer of $300 and was ready to walk, but at the last minute they took the offer and I was left with a serious project on my hands. After a few hours of hard scrubbing and polishing I was able to see the potential. Once I got the new deck rigging and paddling installed it all came together and the final product was better than I could have imagined! I was not able to paddle it just yet because I'm still in a walking boot from foot surgery, but thankfully my good friends and paddling partner Ethan Ebersold was in town, so I let him be the test pilot. It was fast sleek and light as a feather. A great kayak for someone looking for a fitness kayak without a bunch of moving parts or extra weight. Curious what you guys think? Was it worth it? For the step by step breakdown of the restoration process head over to our blog page. https://headwaterskayak.com/so/3fPTRbket?languageTag=en ========================================= Thank for joining us today Please do not forget to subscribe and drop us a like! ========================================= For more information head over to http://www.headwaterskayak.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/headwaterskayak/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/headwaterskayak/?hl=en ========================================= Ready to Get on the Water? Use our Affiliate Links to Purchase: FeelFree Kayaks: https://www.feelfreeus.com/?ref=a_qil0o9xog 3Waters Kayaks: https://www.3waterskayaks.com/?ref=a_qil0o9xog Jonny Boats: https://jonnyboats.com/?ref=headwaters Seastream Kayaks: https://www.seastreamkayaks.com/?ref=a_qil0o9xog