nice beginner kayak

By Geoff Thomas Ranked #4 - Kayaks July 18, 2008

Pros:
-size and weight managable for 1 person
-seat is comfortable (would recommend the deluxe seat for longer trips though)
-tracks decently
-stable (easy to reboard in deep water and can throw legs over side in siting posistion as long as your rear is somewhat centered in the kayak)
-room for add-ons (anchor, fishfinder, rod holders, etc...) and storage decks with lots of bungee cord.
-priced well for what you get.
-Well sealed hull with no large hatch openings so you dont have to worry about taking on water. But there is still a drain plug though because you can add an optional hatch opening with cover if more storage is needed.

Cons:
-I have the recycled hull material version of this model and the top of the kayak can get very hot when in full sun but cools down instantly with a splash of water.(might be different for standard hull material)
-The 6" cam lock hatch is not water tight...a little water still gets in so dont throw your cell phone or camera in there without putting them in a waterproof bag.
-No rudder add on capablity like ocean kayak's drifter model.

Recommendations:

-Recommend using a coozie for cans or bottles because drink holder is large and the can/bottle will slide around if in rougher water or boat wake. Also the cup holder can fill with water and which can warm your drink fast. But everybody likes coozies anyway.
-Rear tank well in back is long but narrow, my milk crate pre rigged with fishing gear wouldnt fit(rectangular portion of tank well measures 11.5in X 19.75in, so make sure your cooler or milk crate is equal or less than those dimensions).
-If you want a drier ride I would recommend the scupper stoppers for the holes nearest to the bow (by your feet...those holes seem to allow the most water in the cockpit).

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