what should i consider when buying a kayak?

Question

live near beach and lakes, i want speed balance and durability..

Answer 1

Length, beam, durability. The most stable are not always the fastest. And the fastest are not the most stable. Find a good combination of the two that fit your style of kayaking.

Answer 2

Speed, get one that is narrow, mine is about 22 inches at cockpit.



Balance, get one that is wide, like 24 inches at cockpit.



Durability, get a plastic one rather than fiberglass.



sealed bulkheads, self trimming seats are nice, low top deck (reduced windage, or being blown around by the wind), a rudder is good for beginners, lots of deck lines for maps, gear, fishing pole, etc.

Answer 3

Make sure there are no holes in the bottom of the boat. If there are you may have a problem..

Answer 4

check out hobie mirage drive system I just got the outback one for fishing and love it. also check out kayakfishing.com they have a lot of usefull info.

Answer 5

that it floats!!