I recently purchased the Navigator by Seaward Kayaks. My first impression is the depth of the bow- I have to admit, I have never seen a single kayak with the volume such as this.
I just returned from a 8 day kayaking/camping trip, and here is my review of this kayak.
First off, I was easily able to fit a lot of gear into this boat. I live in a cold water environment so a lot of gear is essential. But what I was most impressed with is how sporty the cockpit is! It is my experience that larger kayaks have bathtub like cockpits, but not the navigator- the seat was super comfortable and plenty of room for warm boots. This boat did great in all conditions, has great primary stability, and is a perfect multi-day kayak.
Ok, now for the improvements I would make; I would love to have deck lines and depressed deck hardware.
If you see one of these boats pop up on craigslist, I would highly recommend the Navigator. I got mine for $750 and feel I got a great deal!
Happy paddling!
