Bonafide RS117 Sit On Top Fishing Kayak
Lowest Price Guarantee
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:
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- Email: helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com
- Phone: (615) 696-7887
- Phone: (931) 858-5222
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.
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
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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.
The Bonafide RS117 is the RISE Series kayak: a made-in-the-USA fishing kayak with a hybrid catamaran hull from the same design family as the SS series, built as an affordable step into a premium fishing platform. At 11'7" long and 33.5" wide it gives you a standable deck and a balanced paddle for lakes, rivers and inshore water.
Hull weight is 65 lbs, 72 without the seat and 77 with it. A dual height Stadium Seat, an integrated Dry Pod, YakAttack MightyMount XL track and two flush mount rod holders come on the deck, and the hull is ready for a TopRun Rudder when you want one. Bonafide backs the RS117 with a Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty.
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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"
- Track: YakAttack MightyMount XL (two 12" sections and one 6")
- 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" sections and one 6" section.
- Gear Storage Around the Seat: Tackle organizers, an 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: A 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 Bonafide RS117 a good step up into a premium fishing kayak?
That is how Bonafide builds it. You get the hybrid catamaran hull, the Dry Pod, YakAttack track, dual flush mount rod holders and a two-position Stadium Seat, made in the USA and covered by the Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty.
Can I stand and fish on the Bonafide RS117?
Yes. The hybrid cat hull is from the same design family as the SS series, which Bonafide built to be standable. At 33.5" wide with a 13" deck height it is a steady platform, and Bonafide rates it a 7 for stability and a 9 for flat water.
How much does the RS117 weigh?
Bonafide publishes three numbers: 65 lbs for the hull, 72 lbs without the seat and 77 lbs with the seat. The 77 is the one you lift onto the rack.
Can I add a rudder to the RS117?
Yes. It is TopRun Rudder System ready, which Bonafide describes as a quick, no-drill install. That is handy if you fish wind or current and want to decide later.
Can I put a bow trolling motor on the Bonafide RS117?
The RS117 is rigged for paddling first, with the TopRun Rudder for steering. Bonafide's bow motor plate is the SS127 Bow Mount Plate, made for the SS127. If a motor is the plan from day one, the PWR129, XTR130 and XTR140P are the Bonafide kayaks built for it. Call us at (615) 696-7887 if the RS117 is the one you want and we will tell you what we know.
What size bolts does the Bonafide RS117 use for accessories?
The RS117 deck carries YakAttack MightyMount XL track, two 12" sections and one 6" section. Bonafide also sells a 1/4-20 x 1.5" stud (part AYAK073) that lets any t-bolt accessory attach to 1/4-20 threaded ports. The stud page does not say which models have those ports, so call us at (615) 696-7887 before you order hardware.
What is the Bonafide RS117 warranty?
Bonafide backs the RS117 with its Limited Lifetime Hull Warranty. Lifetime on the hull against manufacturing defects for the original retail customer, 5 years against normal wear and tear, and 1 year on components. Bonafide asks you to register within 14 days of purchase. Claims go through the dealer that sold the kayak.
Which water is the RS117 best on?
Bonafide rates it a 9 on flat water and an 8 on slow current, with a 7 for choppy water and a 6 for fast current. That makes it a lake and slow-river kayak first. If your water moves hard, look at the RVR119.
RS117 or SS107?
The RS117 is 11'7" and 33.5" wide at 77 lbs with the seat, with a 13" deck height and a rudder-ready stern. The SS107 is 10'7" and 34.5" wide at 84 lbs with the seat. Both carry 425 lbs. Pick the RS117 for a bit more length and glide, the SS107 for tight water.
Are there skeg fins for the RS117?
Yes. Bonafide makes Flex Wings skeg fins that fit the RS117 and EX123.
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.
Love this kayak! There nothing else to say!
Just got my Bonafide RS117 and the features, seat comfort, and build quality are all top notch. All rigging is industrial strengtha dn very solid. Handles are comfortable and very sturdy. Seat is solid build and 2-position placement allows for very comfortable rowing experience. Overall, the features, quality, and design make this a top notch purchase that I'm thrilled about!
This may be marketed as an entry level boat but rest assured that there is no sacrifice made when it comes to quality. This kayak has every bit of the quality that Bonafide Kayaks has quickly become known for. A seasoned kayak fisherman will appreciate the simple yet utilitarian layout of this boat. It has all the things you need without anything that will get in your way. With a couple of YakAttack accessories, you can customize this boat to your liking. The light weight makes this boat easy to get in and out of those hard to get to skinny water locations I like to fish. The stability is plenty as I was able to stand and cast from this kayak at 6'1" and 280 pounds. Paddles with ease and tracks straight. This kayak should be on your list of boats to try out.