Good bets in used sit-on kayak?

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#1

Paddlers,



Would anyone recommend a recreational, sit-on-top kayak that I might pick up used? It will be a first kayak for a geezer who loves the water. Ponds and lakes only!



Thanks.

#2

pNet classifieds

– Last Updated: Dec-21-14 6:16 PM EST –

Or your local Craigslist can be searched for used boats.

There's a Wilderness Systems Commander 120 listed for sale in the pNet classifieds. That kayak is in Florida.

#3

Where are you?
We could recommend decent used kayaks from Craigslist if you share the city/state where you’re located.

#4

Old standby kayaks
Most of the Ocean Kayak models made for day paddling and touring are good bets - scupper pro if you find one is good, prowler, etc. Scrambler is a good shorter boat. Frenzy is a good short sit on top for rivers and lakes. Wilderness System Tarpon series are good too. Depends a lot on where you live for what you can find used.



Avoid cheaply constructed wide heavy SOTs bought at big box stores for < $500 new. Mostly junk.