I'm a newbie and next to my iPod, this is one of the coolest things I've ever owned. I've only had it on a lake and it tracks very well, is stable and seems fast. Fishing from it will be good once I've figured out how to do it (boat wakes were fighting with me). My border collie rides in the stern, the only issue with that is she needs to learn to stay seated until the ride has come to a full and complete stop or she'll rock the boat but she hasn't tipped us, yet. Great boat, get one, trick it out and your coolness quotient will rise.

After fishing in my prowler 13 for a season, I demoed the search 13. It's faster and much dryer. I used to plug my scuppers all the time in the P13 (I'm 5'8 175lbs). Now I go scupperless all the time. Worth every penny.

65lbs is no joke though, big difference between the 50lbs of the P13. Keep in mind that this comes with the seat, unlike other kayaks - and seats cost $100-150 for most.

I went to Texas two weeks ago and did alot of paddling in Cayon Lake,and Lake Texan. The Perception Search 13 was great. It paddled with very little energy used, track very well , has a little weather head, but all in all a great yak . Looking forward to doing some fishing soon.

Just up graded from 12 ft ocean kayak speck model to search model.
Wow what a difference very stable ,dry.fast boat.
Was sitting in water in the speck.
Only had the search out 1 time but what a great boat.
My plans are to use for offshore and bay water fishing.
Best boat i ever paddled for the money.
At 60 lbs its easy to handle.
i'm 5'8" 172 lbs and the only water i noticed in cockpit is down by foot scupper holes.
yes i would definetly recommend this boat to experienced or noobie paddler

Ive had this out about a dozen times now. It is a very comfortable boat with lots of extra touches not found standard on most kayaks. the side pouches, tackle box and holder,rod holders and nice carry handles on front and side being the best. The kayak tracks very well and has pretty good speed. You pay for that with a little less maneuverability, but still easy to handle. Thumbs up on this kayak.

Got into kayak fishing 3 yrs ago
My first kayak was an ocean kayak speck
Same as the Ocean Kayak scrambler xl
Paddled this boat for 2.5 yrs and decided to upgrade,
Looked at the WS ride 135 nice boat stable just hard for me to paddle I'm 5'7" 178 lbs.
Tried the Native watercraft M/R12 but sides to high .i like to fish side saddled.
Wife has a Tarpon 12 nice boat just to tippsy for me and wet ride.
Bought the search 13 and wow what a boat.
Tracks well ,High dry ride ,very stable.and at 60 lbs its a little heavy but easy enough to load and unload.
Have used this boat for bay water fishing and BTB offshore fishing .
This is a well thought out kayak with the Angler in mind. lots of dry storage and plenty of cockpit room.
The large tank well carries a milk crate and plenty of room for small soft sided ice chest
and tackle gear.
For the price and stability this boat is worth looking at.
Glad i did........

First trip out in Search 13, two scupper are leaking and drain plug. Boat filled with water. I'm not happy