Riot Enduro 12 Angler

Perfect! – Purchased this about 6 months ago and I'm so glad I did! The stability is excellent and I especially like that you can adjust the seat as of course not everyone is the same and it feels great on my back (I tend to get bad back pain after sitting down for a while). There's lot's of space for storage for all my fishing gear so I love it!

Hobie PA 12 with the fruit – Purchased the 2015 competition version end of 2014. Very technical boat, cannot call it a Kayak. Its solid. Really solid. Its broad beam gives a great sense of stability. Don't be fooled however as I have over-reached and rolled it. Its not really suited to off shore use in rough weather or in the surf or maybe I am just not game. Whatever. Mine came with the Lowrance 5 Chirp fish finder which is an OK unit, a live bait tank which I have yet to use, stake out pole which is useful for the rivers, drift anchor which is ok,anchor trolley which is invaluable and the tackle boxes which has a great storage set up at your feet.

The most important feature is the mirage drive. I had an up market performance version fitted. Its fast. I have had it up to 8kph according to the GPS. And its really effortless at cruising speed. Its greatest advantage is that it leaves your hands free while manoeuvring to cast, un-snare your anchor or just drift and cast under control.

The Vantage seat is also very cool with easy 2 level height adjustment and infinite easily achieved seat and back positioning.

Would I buy this boat again. Maybe. Its very expensive new at around 6k fully kitted with roof racks and other stuff fitted. However there are some great 2nd hand bargains around that I have seen complete with trailers.

Am I sorry I bought it. No way. Its great and I love every minute I am in it. It more than just a fishing platform it an whole of body and mind experience to use.

You do need a trailer if your by yourself as its around 55kg fully kitted. Overall an hopefully unemotional 8/10

Everyone wants one – Went to buy a tug boat and came away with a QEII. Very pleased with all aspects of this Kayak. Stability it good. The seat adjustment is fantastic. I have lumber disk issues (big time) but the adjustment of the seat is great, 2 hours paddling and all is well. (ok, pain killers needed, but they are every day) Stowage is good. Tent, sleeping bag, cloths, food, and fishing gear. great bow shape for coastal waters.. Skeg control is prone to lock due to sand/seawater.