>>931696I would look into SOT's instead of SINK's.
The ability to get off, swim, fish, hang your legs off the sides & side saddle ride are the best selling points for getting one. its a wetter ride of course and is also a colder ride because youre on top instead of crammed inside. I like the sot's ability in rivers to be able to self recover much faster than sink's and you dont have to waste time bailing out your kayak. gear stowage is better on a sot as well, many newer models have deep wells to accommodate boxes and buckets and they also have dry hatches to stow gear. I do suggest filling some of the empty space with pool noodles in case you have a leaky hatch.
12' is a good starter size. you can car top it, carry it or get a folding dolly (highly recommended) with the dolly you can load it with gear and roll to your launch, no need for a return trip to get your gear. bungie it to the front well and paddle away. shit if youre lazy you can attach a trolling motor and a battery and cruise upstream no problem with your sot.
I would look on craigslist for a kayak. winter is prime buyers time for kayaks. pic related $2fiddy leaves you some room to buy a nice paddle, a new pfd, some dry bags, maybe pick up a yakattack blackpak for bling (or just use a milk crate) some railblaza's for the go pro..
you see where i'm going with this?
with a dolly
