Is it outfitted to my standards (deck lines, watertight bulkheads & hatches, ample deck rigging, etc.?
How much storage capacity does it have? Is the kayak well made and does the manufacturer back their product? Here are some additional thoughts and considerations for each item on my list: Am I comfortable sitting in the cockpit for extended periods of time (6-8 hours)? I always wonder who is the butt model for these seats. It certainly isn’t me. I want to know if my legs fall asleep when I am in the seat for extended periods. I need to feel adequate back support. I need enough knee and foot room. I can usually feel the initial comfort in the showroom but the extended seating time needs to be on the water. Can I enter and exit the cockpit easily with the different clothes I wear? I am 6’7″ and getting into the cockpit and exiting is important. I also need to have good boat control so a cockpit that is too loose will not work. I need to be able to brace myself in the cockpit comfortably when right side up and while upside down. If I slip out my roll will not work. Do I feel stable on fla
