As you can already see, there's a ton of choices out there. I will advise this. As you are the only one
going to be sitting it/on it, you must find one that is comfortable for you. Others have said and I agree
don't put down a dime until you have had the chance to use it and paddle it. (The seat is everything.)
It's the only way to tell for sure.
I have an Old Town Vapor, sit inside, angler version. It is 10' long and weighs about 45 pounds. It
has an extra large cockpit and, should I dump, it would be easy to get out of. I am old and still
hold to that quaint notion that a boat should keep one dry.... Ain't gonna happen in a sit on top. I
would also hold that it is far more stable as will. In a sit inside, my center of gravity - think stability-
is very low as I am literally sitting IN the water (surrounded by boat). On a sit on top all of you is
above the water. I also use mine to hunt and retrieve ducks so a SOT doesn't meet my needs.
My yak is incredibly stable. The price I pay for stability is lack of maneuverability. Mine paddles like
a bath tub and the to rod holders are behind the seat which makes access a bit tricky. If you don't mind
loud colors, many places are discounting their leftover stock and prices are pretty good.
fish on,
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