Scott,
I used to have the socalkayakfishing.com website. We met at Leo Carillo years ago when DS/CKF had a BBQ there. You rolled onshore in your hand laid Tim Neimier original Ocean Kayak, with the seat your wife sewed the PVC tubes on the back so you could troll and feel when the fish hit. I can see why you're not in a big hurry to sell your kayak or get another one, it's a classic if there ever was one. The seat...well we know how good of an idea that one was.
Thanks for the Sierras report. I usually try to make a run up there every year for some float tubing or kayaking and fishing. Some of the places you mentioned are some of my favorite haunts up there. Heck, I'm trying to settle a date for this years trip now and reading your report makes me want to go that much sooner,LOL. Take Care and see 'ya later,
PerryC.