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I bought this kayak back in late 2010 as the base unit for the Adventure Island. Started out sailing the AI (excellent indeed) and finally started taking the Adventure out fishing in pure kayak mode. What a great boat. Loves big water. Very low wind profile. Stays true to course with little, if any bow steering affect even in whitecaps. You're still trolling while the other kayaks are hugging shore or hiding in coves. It cuts through water vs bobbing and weaving like other boats. Don't let that 27.5 inch width concern you. It's much more stable than it looks. Make sure you get the sailing rudder and turbo fins to maximize the performance of this impressive boat. The only minor negative is the turning radius in smaller, enclosed water like flooded trees etc. You might have to use your paddle a little more in tight water. That's not a dig on the unit because in the big picture this boat will simply BEAM YOU to distant fishing spots that you wouldn't have considered with other, less capable kayaks. I love it!