Sit-On-Tops For Two: Perception Tribe 13.5

Everything you need, nothing you don't

By: CanoeKayak.com / Posted on August 16, 2012

Photo: Rob Casey

Perception Tribe 13.5

Priced affordably, the Tribe is a wonderful no-frills boat that’s fun on lazy rivers, calm lakes, and even in the surf or rough water. The extra seat in the middle allows you to bring along a third (small) person, or paddle it solo. Two storage wells in the bow and stern keep your gear secure under bungees for day trips, and end toggles and molded side handles make it easy to transport to and from the water. It’s everything you need to enjoy a day out on the water paddling, and nothing you don’t. Additional accessories such as a Stowaway Beach Cart, sit on top thigh straps for better control, and a molded Kayak Konsole are available through HarmonyGear.com. ($649, PerceptionKayaks.com) —Rob Casey