Shawn- you fit in a tern 14 at that size? - I've always just assumed my father (your size) wouldn't fit in that boat design? Please give me some more details; this might open up another option for him...

: For your uses, your size, and your needs, you could do far worse than the
: Tern 14. It is actually a boat you won't outgrow--some people use these
: kayaks in fairly large open ocean conditions--surfing and rock garden
: play!

: 6'-6", 190 lbs, size 14's, and I still fit (and like) the Tern.

: Scott already said it, but it bears repeating--if it's light enough to cartop
: easily, it will be your boat of choice, and you will be more likely to go
: kayaking more often because of it.

: Shawn