[Alphahawk]

Originally Posted by txnative

The issue with the seat is that it is only a seatback, not an actual seat. Sit on top kayaks have holes in the bottom of the cockpit to allow water to drain out, but water can on occasion come up thru them. Without a full seat, your butt is going to get wet the first time you sit down and force water up thru the holes (scuppers). There are plugs designed to seal them, but I don't use them, I'd rather have a wet butt than sit in a couple inches of water (I fish in rough stuff, on occasion).

If you're looking for bare bones price, check out the 12' eagle talon at dick's. It's only drawback is the stern well won't fit a milk crate, but a file crate works fine. It retails for $499, and has an ok seat, but you'll have spare $ to buy a seat pad so your rear stays dry, or drier, and it will be infinitely more comfortable.

Chris

Very well put.