Bob, my first suggestion would be to look into a transport system such as Hully Rollers or the Hullivator to aid in getting your 'yak onto and off of your vehicle and then using a collapsible kayak dolly that should store neatly in a hatch (or behind your seat if you don't have hatches) to transport your boat to the water.
Also, you could try paddling with groups if there are any in your area. Not only is it safer to paddle with at least two other people (the rule is three: one to get in trouble, one to run for help, and one to point and laugh...or provide aid, whatever), but it's a lot easier to load and move boats using two or more people.
Failing that, I think I would look at a nice fiberglass or carbon fiber boat rather than downgrading to a Pelican Pursuit 80 since you sound like you're on the ocean/in big water. They can be a little pricey, but the used market tends to be rather brisk and good deals abound. Above all, if at all possible, try it before you buy it.
SOURCE: Length og a kayak
The longer the boat the faster the hull speed. So if your friends are paddling kayaks that are seventeen feet long and you are in a twelve-foot kayak, you'll be paddling much harder just to keep up. If you intend to paddle on smaller bodies of water, say ponds or small lakes where distance is not a factor, length is not so important. But if you live (or plan to paddle) on a bay, then you should consider more of a touring boat which will track straighter and move through the water with greater stability as well as speed.
SOURCE: Essential equiptment
The essentials are: 1. boat. 2. paddle. 3. sprayskirt. PFD - personal floating device (life jacket).
SOURCE: When can I paddle with kayak?
You can, but it's all about compromise ? and safety. Generally, the shorter the boat the easier it will turn (great for rivers and white water), but the slower you'll be getting from point A to point B. The longer the boat (most sea kayaks) the better it generally tracks and the faster and safer it travels through water.
SOURCE: Small crack in hobie kayak
what is the canoe made of... it may not look pretty but fiberglass will work.... you can sand and paint it later as well
SOURCE: Kayak drift hard left.
you will probably find that you are not sitting in the centre of the seat in the kayak, the small amount of added weight on one side of the kayak will tend to make it turn to that side when your not paddling, or the seat in the kayak if it is a movable seat may not be square in the kayak
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