Coach,

I concur with much of what Jim said in his post. However, I highly recommend the Wilderness System Pungo 140. It is a fast, stable 14' sit-in kayak that tracks well and does not need a rudder under normal circumstances. I own two of these boats and fish out of them year-round in lakes, rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. They are reasonably priced, fairly light and come in a variety of colors. I love mine and would not go back to a 12 fotter if you paid me)

I hope this helps.

Flycoach!