I have a Pelican 11' 6" & Ilove it...I take it up to 2 miles in the gulf with a buddy that has a
Mini X by Malibu kayaks & it does just as well as the 600$ kayaks.....but there is something to be said about the Mirage drive on the more
costly Hobie's, No need to paddle, free hands for fishing & if you ever wanna upgrade there's plenty to do. But overall the Pelican
castaway is a great beginner kayak..The factory seat does need to be upgraded with an after market seat, & an anchor trolley rig is a
necessity, Add a Fish finder a milk crate,& for under 450$ you can have a good learner's kayak...but as others have said within a couple of
years you will probably wanna upgrade....You will want to also upgrade the stock paddle that comes with the pelican, as it is too short for
me, & it's also heavy...2 fun noodles in the inside of the kayak, allow for better stability out of the box, & you're ready to go...Overall the
Pelican is a Great starter kayak.
