It's stable but can be set on edge once you're ready for that. Plastic is great and rigid...but way more durable than glass. The rudder is nice but not necessary unless you're in the big stuff. Pro Chino Hills Concrete

Weathercocks a bit in high winds, but that's generally the case with any boat.

I owned a cheap perception 11 foot america kayak before this kayak. I just purchased this kayak it is winter here in chicago and the weather is not stopping me i love this kayak I have already gone one 10 to 15 mile trips in this kayak and it is great takes the large swels of lake Michigan (6 foot waves) this is def not a beginners boat i would say intermidiate or expert. Mine does not have the rudder but it does weathercock alot!! even in a slight wind it is just annoying but with good paddle work it will keep on going straight. it is very tipsey but you expect that for a sea kayak. I would suggest if you can find one Pick one of these up it is lots of fun cant wait for the summer for longer trips!!!

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the only problem is the kayaks are made in germany kinda hard to contact the manufactur if you have questions

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This is my first and so far only sea kayak. Definitely a steal if you find this used. I couldn't pass up the price though I was looking for a used fiberglass boat on Craigs List. I couldn't be happier with this boat, it has pleased me from my beginner to intermediate skill levels. This boat is a bit tippy for kayakers who want to float motionless and stare for minutes through binoculars. However, for those who want to learn to lean, brace and play in the ocean this is one great boat. I don't know if Prijon's river boat designers were involved with this model but it is extremely stable and manuevable in swells. I can surf in close out waves in the Pacific, backwards as well as forwards, have fun allowing waves to crash over my head-body-kayak and then side surf on a brace. And I keep up with my fiberglass buddies on Tomales Bay in wind waves. I am blessed by this boat.

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Necky Arluks, Wilderness System sea kayaks.
Unsimilar: Riot Glide, Wavesport Frankenstein, Heritage Osprey, various playboats

Love it. Been using it for 4 years. It will make you happy too. Happened to find it at a great price. I've been in all sorts of water and it's great....solo week long touring, day jaunts on rivers, 40mph winds, etc. I learned to paddle in this thing and it has grown with me as I've advanced. It's stable but can be sat on edge once you're ready for that. Plastic is great and rigid...but way more durable than glass. Rudder is nice but not necassary unless you're in big stuff. Only complaint: Weathercocks a bit in high winds, but that's generally the case with any boat.

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Mine is an older boat and they upgraded the ruudder system a bit. The piece that holds the rudder in place on the deck was switched to plastic (vs. metal). I met the Prijon folks at a trade show and they gave me a card. Within days the new part was shipped and the cost was way cheap.

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Perception & Old town...can you say oil can?

I work at one of california's best touring kayak shops and really don't understand why the other reviewers say this is a beginner boat. first off, this boat is as fast as any large scale production plastic boat on the market, with the exception of it's big brother the kodiak. The blow molding gives these boats a more rigid hull and provides better glide through the water. This is NOT a beginner boat. This is a boat that can easily satisfy the most experienced paddler. The only easy way to get a faster boat is buy a glass boat which will cost at least $2000 for a quality boat, speaking of, prijon glass is not of the same quality as wilderness systems. The eski and seagull are under $2000 but won't hold up as well. The seayak is an awesome high performance boat, and it's sad to read these reviews. Granted, they all say it's a good boat, true. But a couple seem to indicate that this boat won't be enough for experts, it will be. it's not cheap either, at this price it will be hard to find a plastic boat that's more expensive, the only one i can think of is the perception for $1499 which is a piece of junk for the price. Enough of my rambling, buy this boat if you want a fast full-on touring kayak.

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Have had and enjoyed the Seayak for almost two years now. This is one terrific kayak. It is a bit heavy, but the blowmolded plastic is more than tough enough to withstand many of life's hard knocks in and around the water. The rudder makes life on the water very enjoyable. I recommend spending the little extra. It makes the paddling experience much more enjoyable with less effort. Good stability and not fat in the water. It is not a craft you will win any olympic races with but it will move you past any recreational kayak on the water. Good compromise between pricey fiberglass and less expensive rec boats. I would recommend this for beginners on up. This kayak seems a bit intimidating if you are a beginner like I was when I purchased it, but you will get better quickly and once you do, you do not want to be forced to sell just to satisfy your newly acquired skill level. Aim high, go farther. Buy the Seayak for economical craftsmanship and lifelong durability. No kayak can do it all, but this one sure comes close. I will never sell it!

A very nice kayak for people getting started in sea kayaking. Very stiff for a plastic boat. Very good initial stability - not too tippy. It's a bit shorter and wider than many 'expert' boats, and thus will be a bit slower. It's well outfitted and comfortable. It's a bit heavy though...

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P&H Capella, Dagger Magellan, VCP Skerray. I liked all of these including the SeaYak. In the end, I went with the Capella - it's the best plastic kayak available.

This is my first and only kayak. I truly love it. I got it used from Rutabaga up in Madison, Wisconsin.

Unfortunately I am unable to use my Seayak as much as I wished. I moved from an apartment with a garage to an apartment with no garage near chicago. as soon as i get a house i will have my baby up here.

very stiff kayak due to the blow molded technique that prijon uses. it is a tad heavy, but this is for beginners anyway. the tri-hull design also allows the boat to be VERY stable.

mine didnt come with a rudder, but that just forced me to use better paddling technique. it is set up for a rudder, which now costs about 150 clams.

i really enjoy this guy. probably the best $800 i cant use right now.

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Rutabaga is awesome. They are some great people. Really know their stuff and they help you figure out what you need

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