If you find yourself searching for the perfect kayak, you’re probably suffering from information overload. With so many makes and models to choose from, you can easily spend months searching for that one boat, and in the process, become so frustrated that you may even decide to forgo pulling the trigger for a while. Don’t let this happen to you, as buying a kayak should be a fun and exciting time.

I always find it helpful to take my flustered and confused customers back to square one. Start the kayak purchasing process by asking yourself, “What do I want to do with my boat?” Fishing, diving, snorkeling, crabbing, geocaching, or just straight-up paddling are a few popular answers. It’s amazing how simplified the purchasing process becomes when you can narrow down the general kind of kayak that is right for you.