Important note about installing your Perception saddle - do NOT glue it
to the canoe bottom - it should float freely. Nolan Whitesell who
outfitted 2 of my canoes told me this. The saddle mounts on thwarts
and you put as much foam as you need (glued to the saddle only - not
the canoe bottom) to have a firm mount. Nolan told me that perception
saddles mounted to boat bottoms caused undue wear and tear. These
saddles do give you lots of support for learning your roll and being
able to store stuff inside is a bonus. Congrats on your selection, and
good luck with the outfitting.