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This tandem kayak is big enough for two adults and a small child. Although the Marvel only comes with two adult seats, you can add the native kids seat special order, and the kids seat works great. This boat tracks well and is very stable. The rear hatch is really big and its easy to get on and off. ITs not made of rubber and it doesnt have hinges that can get clogged with sand. The Marvel hatch is big enough that it is easy to get larger dry bags and gear into it. A lot of hatches are too small and you can't fit larger dry bags into them. There is a foam wall that is sealled off, so this rear compartment is dry storage, but also safety flotation. The seats offer a lot of lower and total back support and are easily adjustable while on the water. Unlike a lot of kayak seats, the marvels seats can quick release out of the boat. this is handy becuase you can lighten the boat for loading and unloading by taking the seats out. Native says the seats weight 7 1/2 lbs, so for those of us who want a light boat for loading, this boat weighs 47 lbs with the seats out! With the seats out it also makes it easier to clean the boat if it gets muddy. Also, for longer days on the water, its like having crazy creek chairs with you but not taking up anymore space in the boat. I like that i dont have to take the crazy creek chairs anymore on camping trips. Its just nice to have a beach chair when kayaking to an island for lunch, camping, or for just taking a break or to fish from the bank with the kids. This boat also has a drain plug in the middle of the side deck for draining any splash water out, and again easier to clean out mud and sand than the boats with the drain plug in the end. The Marvel is also a solo boat. You just have to take the seats out and move one to the center postion. THe cockpit is pretty big, room to add a dog and enough gear for weekend overnights are easy this way. For the money, this is one of the lightest most comfortable tandems available. New paddlers may want to add a rudder. Great first time family of 3 boat, or an excellent choice for grandparents who want to a 2nd kayak to paddle with kids but also solo.

Native Watercraft's Ultimate 12 kayak is designed for fisherman. The sharp bow and stern cut the water efficiently for good tracking. The tunnel hull offers unparalleled support for stand up and cast stability. The tunneled hull is designed to have a high weight capacity so it can be paddled into the shallows and tight spots that a big boat can’t get to (where the best fishing is). The boat paddles and handles better than most performance recreational kayaks, a balance of tracking, stability and maneuverability. The Open Deck layout means you can carry a ton of gear and have easy access to it while on the water. The Seat slides to access the gear holds while you are out on the water. Have you ever tried to open a hatch on a sit on top while on open water? The Seat also snaps out of the boat for a beach chair and camp chair..so no more sitting on hard rocks, dirty mud, or wet grass. Take the seat out, and you have a lighter boat, about 7 lbs less to load. Native Watercraft has a ton of kayak fishing accessories on their website to outfit this boat however you wanthttp://www.nativewatercraft.com/overview_acc_all.cfmhttp://www.nativewatercraft.com/overview_acc_all.cfm).The Ultimate 12 is a top choice for bigger people looking for a comfortable boat that is easy to get in and out of. The Ultimate 12 has got to be the most stable boat I have ever paddled. I can just step off the dock right into it. Solid performance and value for fisherman and lake paddlers.

Native Watercraft's Ultimate 9.5 is the boat to take kids kayaking and kayak fishing. It has the tunnel hull that make it easy to stand up and still be very stable up to paddler wieght of 120 lbs or so. Our son is 75-80 lbs. Its light, its stable, and easy for him to paddle!