Over decade ago I bought two Dimension Escapade kayaks as beginner boats. They were an economic way to get the kids and grandparents out on the water as they were great beginner boats. They were not intended for overnight trips but were beginner boats and good at it. Over the years they have been well used and eventfully one was sold off to a friend so his son could learn. But the other was fixed up for fishing and was out just over the weekend. It still has many years of paddling it.
Last year I bought a bright new mango coloured Pungo 140 angler. Having a sit in fishing kayak is important here as the season is short and the conditions cool in the spring and fall when fishing is often the best. I found it nice and roomy and it has the extra benefit of being a nice boat to just paddle when you don't want to fish. It has my endorsement.
