I love this kayak! Sleek, bright vivid colors, 13 ft and still light enough for me to manage by myself. The first ride, my 75 pound son sat in the child seat and the boat was remarkably stable in the ocean inlet on a high boat traffic day. Later solo rides have been great the boat ride is smooth and fast. There are 2 small factory made holes in the back, I imagine for a rudder (or other attachment), some water is getting inside the yak and this seems to be only possible entry point. Only regret is not having spent more time in it.