Bonafide Kayaks

Bonafide RS117 Sit On Top Fishing Kayak

Value redefined. Whether lake fishing, river fishing, inshore or offshore fishing, the Bonafide RS117 RISE Series is truly an incredible fishing kayak, ready for all water environments. The RS117 offers...
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Regular price $999.00 USD
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Bonafide RS117 Sit On Top Fishing Kayak
$999.00 USD
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Caney Fork Outdoors will not be undersold.

We will price match any advertised price from an authorized United States brick-and-mortar or online retailer for the same kayak or qualifying product, including all shipping and any applicable hidden fees. If an authorized U.S. retailer is offering an identical*, in-stock item for less, we will match that total price.

To request a price match, please complete the form below or contact us at:

  • Contact Form: Click To Go To Form
  • Email: helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com
  • Phone: (615) 696-7887
  • Phone: (931) 858-5222
Price Match Requirements

To qualify for a price match, the following conditions must be met:

  • The customer must submit a price match request through the form or contact Caney Fork Outdoors directly with retailer details. The competitor must be an authorized U.S. brick-and-mortar or online retailer.
  • The item must be identical* (new condition, same brand, model, year, size, color, configuration, and specifications).
  • The item must be new and in-stock at the time of the request.
  • The competitor’s price must include all costs, including shipping, handling, any fees, and/or any hidden fees.
  • We reserve the right to verify pricing, availability, shipping charges, and product details.
  • Price match requests must be submitted prior to purchase.
  • We reserve the right to limit quantities to one per customer, per item, per day.
  • Caney Fork Outdoors reserves the final decision on all price match approvals.
  • We do not price match any online prices outside the contiguous United States.
  • We do not price match during major promotional periods, including Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving.
  • We will match our own online pricing for in-store purchases upon request.
What We Do NOT Price Match

Caney Fork Outdoors will not honor price matches for:

  • Percentage-off promotions or Buy One Get One Free offers without a specific final price
  • Auctions or membership-based pricing sites
  • Previously placed orders
  • Promotions requiring purchase to receive a gift card
  • Instant rebates, mail-in rebates, or financing offers
  • Closeout, clearance, liquidation, going-out-of-business sales, or misprinted advertisements
  • Any pricing that cannot be verified or is not publicly available at the time of request
Information Needed To Price Match:
  • Full Name: Enter your full name.
  • Email Address: Enter your email address.
  • Company Name: Enter in the company that has the product in question.
  • Question/Comment: Enter in the brick and mortar/online retailer's URL to find the product in question. Include the price they are wanting the product in question.
Shipping Damage Free Guarantee

Accessory Shipments

Paddles, PFDs, dry bags, helmets, skirts, motors, rod holders, and accessories ship UPS, FedEx, or USPS Ground.

It lands on your doorstep like any other package. We email tracking the day it leaves our shop.

Order gear on the same order as a kayak we're hand delivering or shipping, and it comes with the kayak.

Kayak Shipments

We deliver kayaks two ways. Inside our delivery area, we bring your boat to you ourselves. Everywhere else, it ships LTL freight with a carrier that reports a 99.9% damage-free delivery rate. We'll tell you which one you're getting once your order is placed along with more details.

If we hand deliver it

Nothing to inspect, nothing to sign at the curb. We're the ones unloading your kayak, so if anything is wrong, tell us right there and we'll take care of it. We will call before hand for a meetup place.

If it ships LTL freight

Look the boat over before you sign the delivery receipt. If you see damage, write it on the receipt. That one step is what protects your claim. Then email clear photos to helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com within 2 hours of delivery. We also will email you more details on this process once the order is placed.

What we cover

Structural damage. Anything that compromises the hull or would void the manufacturer's warranty, confirmed with the vendor. We make it right.

Cosmetic damage. Light scratches or minor surface dents that don't affect performance or structure. We send a repair kit when one is available. If you'd rather have a replacement, a 20% restocking fee applies plus full shipping back to us.

Bonafide Kayak Warranty

Kayaks and Drives

  • Hulls: Limited lifetime against manufacturing defects, plus 5 years against normal wear and tear as determined by the Bonafide warranty team.
  • Who it covers: Original retail customer. Grade 2 cosmetically blemished kayaks carry the same coverage.
  • Components: 1 year from the original date of purchase.
  • Propel pedal drive: 5 years from the purchase date against defects in workmanship and materials.
  • Rental, livery or demo use: 1 year on the hull and all components.

Register within 14 days

Bonafide requires you to register your kayak, and your Propel drive if it has one, on the Bonafide website within 14 days of purchase for the warranty to activate. Keep your sales receipt as proof of purchase.

Not covered

Normal wear and color discoloration, structural or dimensional alterations, damage from improper storage or transport including ratchet straps, damage from winching the boat onto a trailer, use the kayak was not designed for, rental or commercial service, and color variation between boats. On the Propel drive, also skipped maintenance, transporting the kayak with the drive still in it, non-approved lubricants, and crank arms tightened past 26 ft/lb.

Filing a claim

Bonafide requires every warranty claim to come through the dealer you bought from. That is us, so we handle it. Email helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com with your proof of purchase, the model, the kayak and Propel serial numbers, a description of the issue, and photos or video. We submit it to Bonafide and follow it through.

Read the full Bonafide Kayaks warranty policy.

Value redefined. Whether lake fishing, river fishing, inshore or offshore fishing, the Bonafide RS117 RISE Series is truly an incredible fishing kayak, ready for all water environments.

The RS117 offers a new standard for budget-conscious kayak anglers, providing an affordable opportunity to rise up into a premium, authentically-designed fishing kayak that is made in the USA. With a hybrid catamaran hull similar to the SS series, the RS117 is a very standable platform that offers an excellent balance of stability and paddling performance.

Add in the top-notch deck layout with all-day comfort and an array of features that just make sense, and the RS117 is the boat to get you out on the water, paddling and fishing, with friends and family. It maintains a modest width of just 33.5 inches and weighs in at 77 honest pounds with the seat.

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RS117 first look

Specifications

  • Length: 11' 7"
  • Width: 33.5"
  • Hull Weight: 65 lbs
  • Weight without Seat: 72 lbs
  • Weight with Seat: 77 lbs
  • Capacity: 425 lbs
  • Deck Height: 13"
  • Hull Material: Rotomolded Polyethylene
  • Made In: USA

Key Features

  • Hybrid Cat Hull: The same design family as the SS series, built to stand on.
  • Dual Height Stadium Seat: Double layer breathable mesh and extra width, with low and high positions.
  • Quick Connect Seat System: Change positions without tools.
  • Shield Storagewell Cover: With an integrated paddle pouch.
  • Integrated Dry Pod: Plus a forward storagewell with a transducer scupper.
  • YakAttack MightyMount XL Track: Two 12" and one 6".
  • Gear Storage Around the Seat: Tackle organizers, integrated cup holder, under-seat tackle storage and gunwale lure trays.
  • Dual Flush Mount Rod Holders: Plus multi rod and paddle management points.
  • TopRun Rudder Ready: Quick, no-drill rudder install when you want one.
  • Replaceable Dual Stern Skid Plates: The wear parts are meant to be replaced.

Bonafide RS117 Questions, Answered

Is the RS117 a stripped-down boat because of the price?

No, it is a different build. You still get the hybrid catamaran hull, the Dry Pod, YakAttack track, dual flush mount rod holders and a two-position Stadium Seat. Bonafide's framing is that this is an affordable way into a premium, authentically-designed kayak, not a budget shell.

Can I stand and fish on it?

Yes. The hybrid cat hull is the same design family as the SS series, which Bonafide built specifically to be standable. At 33.5" wide with a 13" deck height it is a stable platform, and Bonafide rates it 7 out of 10 for stability.

What does 77 honest pounds mean?

Bonafide publishes three numbers instead of one flattering one: 65 lbs hull, 72 lbs without the seat, 77 lbs with the seat. Most brands quote the lowest figure. The 77 is what you actually lift off the roof.

Can I add a rudder later?

Yes. It is TopRun Rudder System ready, which Bonafide describes as a quick and easy no-drill install. That is worth knowing if you fish wind or current and are not sure yet whether you need one.

What is the warranty?

Bonafide backs the RS117 with their Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty. Their broader policy covers hulls for the original retail customer against manufacturing defects, with a 5 year warranty against normal wear and tear, and components for one year.

Which water is it best on?

Bonafide rates it 9 on flat water and 8 on slow current, dropping to 6 on fast current and 4 on surf. That makes it a lake and slow-river boat first. If your water moves hard, look at the RVR119 instead.

How does the Bonafide RS117 ship?

Two ways. If you are inside our delivery area, local delivery shows up as a shipping option at checkout and we bring the boat to you ourselves. We call ahead to set a meet-up, and since we do the unloading there is nothing for you to inspect or sign at the curb. Otherwise it ships LTL freight with a carrier running a 99.9% damage-free rate. On a freight delivery, look the boat over before you sign the receipt and write down any damage you see. That one step protects your claim. Then email clear photos to helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com within 2 hours. We email the full details once your order is placed.

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