What to Look for When Buying Used Kayak

What things would you look out for when purchasing a used kayak to avoid getting a boat with issues? Can the plastic get damaged if it has been out in the sun too long? Are there other wear and tear issues that might not be obvious when visually inspecting the boat? What about the pedal drive systems, are those common points of failure?

I'm looking into buying a used kayak and want to avoid any potential pitfalls I might not be aware of.

Thanks

Use the search bar, it's a common topic. Here's one thread that might help:
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=92891.msg1048189#msg1048189

I'll try the search bar first next time. Thanks for the link!

Can the plastic get damaged if it has been out in the sun too long? Are there other wear and tear issues that might not be obvious when visually inspecting the boat? What about the pedal drive systems, are those common points of failure?

Yes, yes, and yes.    Cracks can be very dangerous on the water.

Check out some of the other threads and you can get a better idea of what to look for.

A good deal!

For sure! Although, I'm not sure if there are lot of those these days. Seems like demand >> supply