Explorer™ 124 SO (10'4")

this is great for people who have difficulty getting in and out of a kayak.With 4 spine surgeries and a knee replacement I continue enjoying this water sport.

I'm a big guy at 270lbs. This kayak still rides high with my weight plus my gear. I built outriggers, but, they really arent needed. It's so stable, you would have to make an effort to tip it. It's also very easy to modify. I have added 2 flush mount rod holders, 2 cleats, a paddle clip, an anchor trolley system, lots of eyes to tether everything, & outriggers. Paddles easily & tracks well. Makes a great angler kayak with little effort & i've already been offered a lot more than what i have invested. No way i would sell it.

My weight: 196 lbs. Height: 6'1". I just purchased a Future Beach 10.4 Sit On kayak from Dunham's for $179.00 (no paddles) after doing a ton of research. I was a little leery of buying one because several reviewers said it sits low in the water with the 4 scupper plugs removed. Well, after tooling around for half a day on the Oconto River in Wisconsin, I can say "Not true!" I weigh almost 200 lbs. and although a bit of water squirts up on your rear if you plop down hard upon entering, it's not an issue. Same for the front 2 scupper holes . . . bounce up and down and you'll see the water rise in the holes, but any water that gets into the boat drains right out. The foot wells are long enough for my 6'1" frame, even if I stretch my legs all the way straight. The seat back stays where you set it and is fairly comfortable. I might, however, get a little foam pad to lean back against for a bit of cushion for longer excursions. I bought the sit on model because in the unlikely event you do swamp it, you can jump back on and be back on your way. (Swamp a sit in kayak and you'll have to swim for shore with your submersed kayak in tow! I rented a sit in and found out the hard way!) Anyhow, this baby is super stable! You won't tip over unless you want to. You can even sit side saddle while dangling your feet in the water! Getting in is easy as heck and it floats high in the water. There are no tracking issues what-so-ever, and it moves straight and is easy to paddle. Speed at a sustainable paddling pace is about the same as a slow jog on land which means you clip right along! The hull seems to have a great design that finds a happy medium between stability/speed. There is a molded in drink holder and there is a good size front storage area with bungee cord keepers as well as a rear storage area that is custom made to accommodate a milk crate or 5-gallon bucket. It's a no frills boat, but has a great, customizable design if you should you want to add rod holders etc. in the future. You won't regret buying this kayak!