The Perception Outlaw 11.5: Ep 7 - The MOST IMPORTANT MOD You Can Make, PERIOD!

It's story time! I tell a fishing story that can and will lead you to the most simple and important modification that you can make to your Perception Outlaw 11.5.
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[@vincentbierl4487]

8 min video for a mod and explanation that could’ve been done and over in 90 seconds

[@BarryP]

Over 5,600 people have viewed this video to date and seemingly appreciated the context for WHY this is an important mod. You are the first and only to complain about something that could literally save your life. Thanks for your input, though! 🙂

[@timadams3975]

Thanks for reminding me that the drain plug is most definitely in a bad spot. I've not had any troubles yet luckily ,but when I bought it and got it home I was thinking I better keep an eye out on it. I'm thinking about velcroing about 20 water bottles inside the kayak in case I ever do get a leak. It wouldn't add much weight really.

[@BarryP]

It's funny. My initial impression was that I thought it was really intuitive that you didn't have to flip the kayak all the way over to drain any water. All it took was one time not noticing that it wasn't screwed in to cause a near catastrophe. If I'd not had the motor on, I probably would not have made it back to the bank without swimming! It really is a dumb place for it.

[@paulhughes1956]

Gold Jerry...Gold!!! Happened to me on the river last year. Fortunately, there happened to be a ramp about the time I discovered my problem so I was able to get it emptied (both gear and water) and then went on my merry way. My boat happened to lean to the left which told me there was water in there. Will definitely be making the mod of which you speak. I have a trolling motor as well; have you considered getting a tiller extension? Makes a big difference. Tight lines there Barry.

[@BarryP]

Thanks for joining our little crew, Paul! That was an extraordinarily stupid plug design and placement on the Outlaw. They have another yak (the Showdown) that is the same design as the Outlaw, with the addition of a pedal drive for an extra whopping $1320!!!! They didn't change the plug location on that yak, knowing full well that this is an issue. As for a tiller extension, I don't really find it necessary. The Newport Vessels Kayak Series extends out about 8-10" and is plenty for me to reach back to it. The only thing I feel the yak could currently use is to take the time to mod the transom for an up/down pulley, but the Outlaw is going away. I'll be putting it up for sale in the next couple of weeks to make room for the next project!

[@austinmachado2580]

I plan on buying this yak soon, and this too, makes me feel like less of an idiot as I get into kayak fishing

[@BarryP]

Let me know if you're interested in buying my fully-modded Outlaw. I can be reached at [e-mail]

[@thesteadfastangler6724]

Very humbling experience I'm sure, could of been a lot worse, glad it worked out for you brother. Buddy of mine just lost almost all his gear on his hobie on the Ohio river for same thing last night. Got me out tying a string on my plug now lol.

[@BarryP]

That sounds terrible! If I'd been without the trolling motor, I may have been in the same boat (forgive the pun). I had to stay super balanced to reach back to it, and I'm not sure I would have made it, if paddling even the short distance. That thing got heavy and tippy pretty quickly. I'm glad you got something out of this. I find it better to learn from others' terrible experiences, than to have to deal with them, myself.

[@momolovesyou9969]

​@@BarryP a bad experience (such as this) is easy to learn from even with half a brain. As a kid my dad almost lost his brand new boat after forgetting the plug, but we noticed in the nick of time and barely made it back to the ramp. Ever since then I will never forget the plug no matter how small the vessel or "inconvenient" it may be

[@thefeverfishing]

what's up Barry? I, also, fish Rocky Gap and have an outlaw! I haven't seen another out there before!! COOL!!

[@BarryP]

Lets get out there this Spring! I can be reached at [e-mail]

[@brandonwalker9280]

Ugh glad I’m not the only one. Forgot to put my drain plug in a few weeks ago and was out for 6 hours. Felt really weird and noticed what was happening but I was in the middle of a big bay, finally made it back to the landing..touched the dock and the whole thing went under until I quickly hopped off. Had I not hooked into a snapping turtle prior and cut my line and left right away I’d be sunk in the middle

[@BarryP]

Good lord, that's frightening! This mod is to simply make it impossible to miss if it is out. Hopefully it helps a few people not experience what you and I experienced. Also, that thing is freaking heavy when it's full of water, eh?

[@slobgoblin]

Any chance you could make a video going over the teolling motor mount? Im looking to mount one in the rear of mine, but not quite sure where to start.

[@BarryP]

See this vid. It quickly montages the access hatch, aluminum 2x1" backing and the Wilderness Universal Transom mount starting at about 1:10 into the vid. It's not an easy install due to clearances, but if you have any questions, fire away. I am pretty accessible. The parts are in the description: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f56sqKeNnNujeLM

[@slobgoblin]

@@BarryP thank you very much. Ill let you know if I have any questions!

[@Rhodeislander]

Mine is being delivered Friday, first mod I make!

[@BarryP]

Good stuff, Bud! Enjoy it! If you have any questions later on, do not hesitate to reach out.

[@davidgoble4182]

years ago i bought my first motor boat , a mark twain v bottom boat with 100hp merc. i waited all winter until finally spring arrived. i never owned a boat before. the drain plug was missing so i made a homemade one. my homemade plug was inside my glove comp. in my truck. in my excitment i launched the boat in the big lake. after a few minutes the boat started leaning to the left. i asked a guy near bye if that is normal , lol! he said no! then it hit me! i forgot to put in the drain plug!

[@BarryP]

Damn! I hope you still have the boat! Let us know the outcome!

[@davidgoble4182]

@@BarryP yes , the boat was ok . i dragged it out and put in the plug lol

[@BarryP]

@@davidgoble4182 Good to hear! I'll tell you what, that mod I made to the Outlaw has saved me a couple of times already. It's impossible to miss when putting-in.

[@FallenFeathersOutdoors]

Where did you get that trolling motor mount in the back?

[@BarryP]

This is the unit. www.wildernesssystems.com/us/products/trolling-motor-mount It happens to be on sale for $75 on Amazon right now. This vid covers the install: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f56sqKeNnNujeLM

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

Don't you think tying it off from the inside would be better so the plug doesn't come out on it's own, but still be able to remove it when you wanted, just a thought.

[@BarryP]

The plug is a screw type, and won't come out on it's own. Getting into this situation would be 100% self-inflicted. As stated in the vid, I'm an idiot. The more visual cues for me, the better.

[@OnlyFins]

I never even touch my drain plug, probably making me an even bigger idiot. Lol. Good idea though.

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

@@OnlyFins yeah I hardly touch mine to I thought your ment it had popped out on it's own lol great video brother like the way you edit yours tight lines

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

@@OnlyFins hey I went out yesterday for the first time using my trolling motor, hopefully will have the video up tomorrow 😅

[@BarryP]

@@Legallyblindoutdoors We look forward to it, krazy kat!

[@j.lawsonoutdoors5659]

Sadly I’ve done this 3 damn times. Twice it was left loose and once it was completely gone. I now carry backup plugs in my Blackpack.

[@BarryP]

It's that a terrible place to put the plug? The amazing thing is, Perception has known this to be a major complaint, but didn't change it when they produced the Showdown 11.5 (an Outlaw with a pedal drive and rudder for an extra whopping $1,320!!!). This is the solution, brother! It's impossible to lose the plug and you absolutely KNOW when it's not in.

[@j.lawsonoutdoors5659]

@@BarryP it’s not a great spot but everytime mines been out it’s been my fault. Left it out after draining water, my front hatch tends to leak a little if it fills up with rain water

[@BarryP]

@@j.lawsonoutdoors5659 Hopefully this idea fully removes the simple observation factor. We are often putting-in in dark conditions, and the leash certainly makes an unplugged plug a LOT more obvious. Where are you located, J?

[@fishntools]

Since now that you've the hatches, stuff a couple 5" solid "pool noodles" in that hull! (You'll never know their there and your craft will never sink)

[@chrisbahl6649]

ease up on the weed bro

[@BarryP]

I can assure you that no marijuana plants were harmed in the making of this video.

[@lynnhowe3834]

What a waste of 8 minutes. This guy only wanted to see himself on You Tube

[@BarryP]

Thanks for watching and commenting! 😄