>>851951Get one like pic related if you are a beginner, especially if you want to take it out on the ocean eventually. These sit-on-top types have a lot of advantages.
>never have to bail them out>tough plastic material>you wont get caught inside if it overturns>easy to modify>storage compartment on the inside>if you're in the ocean the surf wont endanger your kayak>lots of work space for fishing and gearThe aren't a traditional boat by any means, and they do leave you a little exposed to the sun and whatnot, but overall they are pretty good.