Ocean Kayak Drifter?

Other than being slow, the drifter is a fine boat.  I'm more than happy with mine.  It isn't great in the surf, though the newer ones have a smaller cockpit and that might help on that count.  If you're mainly going to fish within a couple miles of the launch a drifter is fine.  I only find myself wishing for a faster boat when paddling out to the sturgeon or salmon grounds.  Once there, I'm very happy to be in a boat that is more stable than the other guys once I'm actually trolling or anchored up (speed doesn't matter for either of those).

Consider also I bought a used 3hp motor for $180.  I could spend $9 for numbers on the drifter, hang the motor off a Ghetto(tm) outrigger and outperform a $900 kayak easilly as long as surf wasn't inolved, like in san pablo bay or moss landing - which are the only places I've felt disadvantaged anyway.

The drifter is a very stable yak, (got to test one today) I honestly would love to own a drifter, but my thoughts might change after this weekend, well have to see! See you guys this weekend!