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I was given a pair of these when my mother sold her sailboat. I am an avid, experienced kayaker but haven't owned my own in a few years. These kayaks are a great bang for your buck.

It is quite long for the price range and has a high weight capacity (250lb according to amazon, 300lb according to Future Beach). Its quite stable, similar to most recreational kayaks. It tracks very well, above average IMO. It is quite fast for being an entry level recreational boat It has good storage, but nothing extraordinary.

I have mine set for river and bay fishing. It works well, much better than I had expected for a kayak like this. If you can find these on sale, which they are regularly, for $200-$250 its definitely a good buy.

I gave it four stars because for the price ($200) you really cant beat it. I did not give it the 5th for a few reasons, albeit small things.

-One is the rear storage has no bulkhead. I have built and added my own but its annoying that its open.
-The rear hatch cover isn't great. Normally having no bulkhead would make this moot but to have dry storage I had to replace it.
-The seat is really just terrible. I replaced it immediately. It wears out quickly and offers no real support.
-For the way I like to kayak the cockpit opening is too long. Thats purely personal though. I prefer more enclosed cockpits for a number of reasons.
-Its a bit on the thin side. I understand that its a $400 kayak but when I mounted my rod holders I had to make custom backing plates. Most people using this kayak shouldn't worry though as most probably wont use it as a fishing kayak.

All in all, like I said its a great little kayak, great bang for the buck. It wouldn't be my first choice but my first choice would cost around $1000. For someone on a tight budget or just beginning, you cant beat it.

I see people giving this one and two stars. Really for $250 what do you expect?? Yes, the seat is junk. But I have used many recreational kayaks in the $400 price range that simply use the molded plastic as a seat. The storage isn't anything great but it is on par with other kayaks in this range. As for the foot pegs breaking I have seen pegs break on more expensive kayaks. Generally this happens from people putting excess pressure on them. Again $250 kayak.

Bottom line, if its on sale in the $250 range grab it. If its $400ish I'd poke around a bit more.