Well, I purchased this yak for totally wrong reasons. I Dont fish, but do a lot of recreational long distance paddling. I took it out on Etowah river for an 8 mile paddle in windy conditions. While its stability and comfort is par excellent, the yak is a behemoth to paddle. My shoulders were terrifically aching by the time I completed the paddle. It was difficult catching up with my group who were on field & stream and liquidlogic XP10- both considered slow for flat water.
The other time I took it out was on Suwanee river down the dam. At one time, I tried standing up and toppled over. The kayak seat straps broke and I had to paddle the remaining distance sitting like on a stool without resting my back. This time, both my shoulders & back was terribly hurting.
The length of the boat is just short of 12 ft and the rear end hull has two molded keels. It increases the drag on the water and the Kayak spins and stops the moment you stop paddling. Probably you may use this yak for leisurely fishing in a 500 ft radius which involves minimum paddling. Or it may take-on a motor. Either way, it isnt meant for paddling; but could be used as a platform for fishing. I never found a sincere review of this yak on any of the site, else wudnt have gone for this waste of money.
Finally, I put it up for sale for what ever I get just to get rid of it.
