Canoeist looking for sea kayak

[eckilson]

Hi all - an arthritic knee that is making it more difficult for me to kneel in my canoes has got me thinking that it is time to get a sea kayak. (That and the great trips that you guys always do.)  I’m 5’10, 230 lbs. I’m told that I'm too big for the boats currently listed in the Paddler. For my first boat I think I would prefer plastic and would rather buy used if I can. I'm told that the P&H Delphin 155, P&H Virgo or Valley Gemini would be good would be good if I could find one.  I’d also consider a sit on top . Would probably spend around $2K for the right boat, but less is better.  ;-)

Any thoughts on a boat for a canoeist looking to move into sea kayaking.

Thanks.



Erik Eckilson
eckilson@cox.net