: I wouldn't get too particular unless you are an experienced paddler and have
: a lot of well founded requirements.
: Otherwise you need;
: enough volume to support your weight.
: enough keel length for good glide.
: enough room under the foredeck to accomodate your shoe size.
: a hull shape that fits your style of paddling i.e. rollable, dead stable,
: rockered, etc.
: In the end, you have to make your own choices. If there is a plastic boat you
: admire you can use that as a starting point.

Have to agree with this, and if you're not an experience paddler I'd recommend starting out by going to dealer's demo days and try as many boats as you can. Then you can start to narrow down the things you like about certain designs and just as importantly, those you don't like. That'll give you a basis to start looking.

Bill H.