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I have fished from a Hobie Quest 13 consistently for about two years now, and have no regrets in my decision to purchase it. It performs very well in lakes, bays and the ocean. It is very maneuverable and turns on a dime. It is light, at about 60 lbs, which makes it easy for one person alone to push it up onto a vehicle.

Other pros include two built-in rod holders, plenty of storage room behind the seat, sufficient leg room (I am 6' 4"), and a large front hatch for storage inside. The kayak is also very quick, and I can get out to the kelp easily and in relatively short order.

The cons, in my humble opinion, are that it is difficult to stow rods inside the kayak, and it is difficult to stand up. Actually, if you want to stand up to fish, I would not recommend this boat. Further, the center hatch is too small to push your rods into, which you'll probably want to do if you plan to launch through the surf.

Overall, I am very satisfied with this kayak, so I give it 5 stars.