recommendations for Norcal coastal kayak

I am tempted by the AI, liking the versatility, but the revo looks great too.

Most the places I go have single track (sometimes even double track) trail allowing a wheeled cart to carry the kayak.  I go to Sea Ranch a lot and there are a couple of places to wheel a kayak to the beach (Walk on and Shell Beach).  I guess if I went somewhere with the AI where I had to carry it, I could remove the mast & amas, and make 2 trips.  I'm guessing just the hull is about 68lbs?  I could see using the AI with amas in the ocean (with or without the mast), and then using just the hull (without amas or mast) in a mellow river.  I was reading about a guy that uses just the hull without amas or mast in the ocean and thinks its stable enough.  Anyway, I appreciate all the input, I'm going to keep mulling it over.

If you're up for it, buy the Revo and add the AI crossbars/amas.





I have both the AI (2017) and Revolution 13 (2010).  The hull weight is definitely noticeable between the two and if you plan on fishing remote locations, I'd definitely go with the Revo. The AI is freaking heavy.

Kayak selection also includes a weight of Paddler,
Revo 13 and Outback both excellent, but your weight is determining factor
If light then Revo 13 , Larger Outback

Just my 2 cents

If you're up for it, buy the Revo and add the AI crossbars/amas.

That Revo 11 setup is pretty frickin' cool. I'm tempted to get one, and since I've already got an AI, it wouldn't cost a fortune to get it setup like that...