What do you NOT like about your kayak choice?

Sweet, thanks!

Disclaimer; have liked them all, but didn't come to realize some of the personal-preference shortcomings until paddling something else.


OK Trident 13 - center hatch was high, narrow between hatch and side walls, wet deck.  Flimsy grab handles.  Loved this kayak, but, I think i was a little big for it.

Jackson Cuda 14 - center hatch  was high but more room between hatch and side walls.  Flimsy hatch cover, abundance of ideas but not refined (drink holder bungee 1" off the deck -- does this work for anyone?).  Weight.  Paddle cradles and lack of flat mounting services makes accessorie placement cumbersome.  I'd prefer it did not have pole indentations.  As much as I loved my Cuda, it reminded me of a comment my buddy made every time we worked on something together, "...that will work."  Yes, but did it always work well...no.  The redesigned hatch cover looks really nice.

Jackson Big Tuna - weight, refinement. 

Jackson Cruise 12 - nothing, yes I said it...nothing wrong with it .  It is what it is...bang for the buck, recreation or fishing - gets it done.  Jackson's unsung hero!  (Freshwater experience only). I felt to big for the T13; do not feel to big for the Cruise 12.

OT Predator 13 - weight, more cumbersome to toss around than the others.  No rod holders behind seat.  Not enough room for Plano boxes on either side of seat (big oversight with today's competition).  Weight.  With the Predator I feel as though I have the best of what the OK T13 and the Cuda had to offer and the lower center hatch makes you feel as though the deck is flat - lots of room.

All that said - each were great boats and I'd recommend any of them.  It is also a reflection of how times are changing and each manufacturer is bringing what we want to the market.