My wife & I each have our own Necky Manitou 13 Kayaks. We have had them for about 9 years and we have thoroughly enjoyed them. We are both in our early 60's & I can still lift them onto the rooftop rack of the car by myself. They are not all that heavy, considering. When we get out into the open lakes, the tracking has been great and we stay on course without wasting any energy. I would certainly purchase another Necky product.