Just a couple of more comments - the higher the seat the higher the risk of flipping. Its that whole center of gravity thing. The lower you sit the more stable the boat. If you have a high seat then I'd recommend a wider kayak. The wider the kayak the slower it is. You lean one way, the kayak goes the other. The narrower the kayak - the quicker it will roll. As far as the sit on top vs the enclosed - for fishing and lots of movement and gear they work best because of accessibility. All mine are enclosed because I don't like getting wet and 90% of my playing around is in the winter and the boat provides protection from the wind and rain plus I can stuff everything the the front and back and keep it protected and it doesn't get hung up on limbs and things. I've added a front and rear rack to mine for hunting. And when you roll it - you will - and most likely when getting in and out - you'll get out of it. Not like you are wearing a seat belt or are strapped in . in the winter I always have a dry bag with a change of clothes.
