Wanted: Kayak for Bean Pole

Advice
#1

I am 5’9" and weigh 125 pounds. Most of that length is torso (by a long shot). I am looking to purchase an intermediate to advanced kayak. I want a sit-in kayak at least 14 feet long. I paddle all over the country in all types of water but usually avoid choppy water as I read a horrible children’s book about the Titanic in grade school that scarred me.

I have read many, many threads but the kayaks seem to be far too short or too wide. Any thoughts?

Note: I am not super concerned about the money as I will buy used.

#2

You sound like you have some paddling experience. can you give us a feel for what boats you have paddled that you liked, and what ones you didn’t like (and why you didn’t like)? This may help us target out suggestions better.

#3

Current Designs, Eddyline, Valley, NDK, P&H, QCC are just a few manufacturers that come to mind who have kayaks 22-21" wide and over 14’ long.

Given your specs, you’d probably need a LV model. Finding used could be a challenge, depending on your location.

#4

Good selection in the Paddling dot com classifieds right now.

#5

I know of an Impex Force 3 carbon Kevlar for sale by a local (to me) paddler. That’d fit a bean pole well, but I don’t know where you’re located so …

#7

I live in the KS area but would drive up to 12 hours to pick one up.

#8

A tad out of range here in NY