Is $1200 a good deal?

I didn't have any complaints with the cam locks or its features.  It was an upgrade from a 2006 outback so I was happy with the changes between those years, but the 2008 I purchased had a busted mesh pocket and the previous owner must have cut the rudder line at some point because it was a mess!! One side was too short so it was only able to turn one direction when I first purchased it.  I checked inside the hull to make sure it wasn't tangled or wrapped around something and noticed a sloppy connection in the line which indicated someone had retied the rudder line before.  Eventually had to buy new rudder lines and replace them and was problem free after that.  So considering what some of you guys were saying, I probably overpaid a bit for an 08 model with problems.

All in all, I still loved it, its a great kayak!

Well, with all the problems being replaceable parts, you did okay.  At least you got a solid hull... the new ones cost a fortune now. 

Was it really only $1300 back then? This year's model retails for roughly $1900.

Was it really only $1300 back then? This year's model retails for roughly $1900.

In '08 new I think they were 1299... by 2011 they were 1799... so yeah, they keep going up and up. 

Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts guys... I am new to all this and want to make the right choice first, not last! I sincerely appreciate all the input... Thanks again!