This Perception Eclipse is perhaps one of the most comfortable, long distance kayaks I have been in lately. Fast on the water, very stable, and with the up-swept bow keeps the nose above the waves. Comes with SealLine deck bag and thigh braces which adds an extra level of stability and serves well for advanced paddling technique. Cross winds and wave action are not a problem–– drop the rudder and stay on course. This is an excellent day trip or touring adventure LV kayak with plenty of cargo space under two large capacity, bulkheaded (Front & Rear) watertight hatches. The seat contains a cup holder, new padded back rest that is adjustable. I have taken this boat through some pretty tight mangroves with the rudder down–– no problem.
This kayak has a new padded seatback, new deck roping and bungee cord, new rudder nylon block and rudder roping, and new carry handles. The adjustable foot pegs can handle any paddler (shortest recommended inseam for footpegs is 30”) The rear hatch cover has a double strap for additional on-deck gear storage. There is minimal scratching on this boat top to bottom. Looks new.
This is an excellent kayak for beginners through advanced–– one I seriously considered keeping for myself after this restoration.
MANUFACTURER: Perception
MODEL: Eclipse Sea Lion
SERIAL NUMBER: WEM92890A999
MODEL YEAR: 1999YEAR MODEL
YEAR/MONTH MADE: 1999/ January
MATERIAL: Poly
DIMENSIONS:
LENGTH: 17’4” (with rudder)
WIDTH: 22.5”
COCKPIT: 32.25” L x 17” W x 13.5” H
WEIGHT: 57 Lbs (60 Lbs w/rudder)
DRY CARGO: 8650 cu. in.









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