2008? Malibu Extreme 14' vs. 15' Perception for fishing.

I'm 6'3" 285lbs. 
Will be mainly fishing slow water

Nevermind, too impatient.

I got the Perception Search 15.  It has a rudder, new seat and paddle for $600

The Malibu was bare bones with a seat for $550.

Seemed like a no Brainerd to me, but I'm a FNG.

Good deal? Mistake?

Nevermind, too impatient.

I got the Perception Search 15.  It has a rudder, new seat and paddle for $600

The Malibu was bare bones with a seat for $550.

Seemed like a no Brainerd to me, but I'm a FNG.

Good deal? Mistake?

am I correct that maximum capacity for Perception Search 15  is 300lb?
http://www.perceptionkayaks.com/product/index/products/discontinued_models/search/search_15

That may not be enough boat for you at 285. One way to find out. Go paddle. The extreme capacity is over 500 from what i see, which seems too high for that boat. I have paddled it and really did not like it. Seems like the capacity should be a bit higher than advertised, but I'm not familiar with that version of that perception. It looks to based on the Tarpon platform. My Tarpon 160 has a capacity of 375. The Tarpon 14 is 375 as well. Have fun with it. The one you bought will paddle better than the one you didn't.

Well the more I paddle the lighter I should get right?  And I tend to pack light just for day trips

Rocky, congrats on the new kayak! Way to go for it.
 -Amos

Well the more I paddle the lighter I should get right?  And I tend to pack light just for day trips

I do not want to break your joy, but If Rob correct than it should be better capacity than website info 300 lb., because 300-285 = 15  15lb for tackle and fish is not enough. 

I think it should be more than 300, but I did not rate the capacity on that one.