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I purchased my BG about 2 years ago. I knew it was not the fastest yak about, though it's no slouch neither considering its weight and width. I wanted stability as most of my fishing is at night out at sea. The stability is simply awesome, I've not even come close to falling out of it. It's very easy to rig, plenty of deck space giving you a lot of options. Fit the center hatch and a rudder and you've got a great fishing yak. If you're intending to paddle miles on most outings this probably isn't the yak for you. The speed is ok, I can paddle a steady 3-4 knots with little effort. Tracking is ok, though the fitment of a rudder improves the tracking and makes the whole paddling experience far better. Plenty of tankwell space back aft with a large front hatch, just loads of space.
The standard seat is ok, though I'd recommend an upgrade for those longer trips on the water. Overall, a great fishing yak.