I just bought a Perception Essence 16.5.

Below is a pic from my first time out in the yak. I just upgraded my paddle to a Werner Corryvrecken and am looking forward to getting out and paddling with it.

I also paddle an Ocean Kayak Prowler 13 Angler Edition (fishing), a Perception Swifty 9.5 (river floats), and a Wilderness Pamlico 100 (fishing and river).