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My wife and I have been paddling our Merlin LT for 8 years. We both love paddling it and have taken it everywhere - ocean, lakes, rivers, swamps. It is very lightweight and easy to handle and it paddles like a true sea kayak.

I have no problem keeping up with 16 foot boats when I paddle the Merlin. The only drawbacks are the cost (although compared to fiberglass it is a good deal) and the durability. It is tougher than fiberglass but not as tough as rotomolded plastic. I cracked mine open last year on the upper Delaware (It's all fixed now- Eddyline has excellent customer service they were very helpful).

If you are looking for a small sea kayak - check out this boat.