If you don't drain it, the waves will punish you for being lazy and leaving the hull heavy the bow won't pop over the waves like it should but instead plunges down into them and you take a beating. The boat naturally becomes a beast to handle when it's loaded with water, so you have to get it back up on the beach (weighing a ton, since it has so much water in it) and drain it by the little plug at the stern before you can continue. At first I had a blast riding the waves, but the one time I did happen to capsize in the surf, the little hatch lid popped open and suddenly the hull was full of seawater. In flat water this boat is fine - it's stable, easy to handle and such, but when you get it out in surf, it has a big issue. Looks like nobody who has posted before me has tried this boat in surf. It would also be a very nice summer kayak for older children and teenagers who aren't too large or heavy. I think it would also be good for a city dweller as it would store easily inside of an apartment and probably be able to be carried in many elevators. I would most recommend it for a single person with a wagon, SUV, or crossover vehicle who doesn't want to invest in a rooftop system. I certainly don't regret buying this kayak and have enjoyed using it because of its good points. Metal eyelets would likely help this problem. One of the pull handles broke off fairly quickly without much strain.
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