I have owned my Castaway for about 3 years. I live 3 hours away from a place to float it, so I did not want to spend a lot of money on a kayak. It was easy on the wallet, but later you will want to add a better paddle. The hull is strong, but it gets hot in the sun. I love the storage space in the hull.
Overall, I would recommend the Castaway to anyone who just wants to get on the water and doesn't want to spend a lot of money.