I'm 6'4 300LB looking for any suggestions for a good kayak that would support me while in open water. I fish lakes mostly and need something more stable than fast. The kayak i have now feels like it will roll every time i turn my head.I currently have my eye on the Feelfree Lure 13.5 it sounds like a good fit. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

I have what is called a big butt and this kayak works well for me. Plenty of hip room and lots of places to bolt on a fridge, recliner, sat nav, and wide screen TV. Fits me and my big butt comfortably.

http://www.oceankayak.com/kayaks/angler_kayaks/prowler_13_angler/

April 29 @ Little Elm Park on Lake Lewisville! You can open demo several boats and answer this question for yourself. It'll be a great time too.

Where can I find more information on this event?

Look up Mariner Sails on Facebook and they have the event listed there.

Saturday April 29 from 10-3
Little Elm Park - 701 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm,TX 75068
over 10 different kayak brands plus paddle boards will be represented
pro staff and factory reps on hand to answer any and all questions
completely open demo opportunities
dress to get wet (water shoes, shorts)

Well, this for sure if you carry 25 lbs. of gear . . . meaning you and your stuff will add up to 325 lbs.: You'll need a kayak with a carrying capacity of at least 400 lbs.

Still, the demos will be the best way to figure it out. But, you won't do well in, say, a vessel with a 325 lbs. capacity, say like a new Manta Ray Propel. As you get closer and closer to functional capacity, a kayak starts performing oddly.

And, there are still huge differences owing to configurations. My 10 foot Propel at 34" wide is much more stable than my Jackson Cuda LT at 32" and 12' 11".

I wonder how you might do in one of the Diablo kayaks? They are priced low, some have good width, nice stable looking platforms for big guys!

Brad

Ocean Kayak Big Game is an awesome boat.
http://www.austinkayak.com/products/22215/Ocean-Kayak-Prowler-Big-Game-Angler-II-Kayak.html

Just a few more off the top of my head and in no order of preference:


Wilderness Systems Ride
http://www.wildernesssystems.com/us/products/ride-135

Jackson Kayaks Big Rig
http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/kayak/big-rig/

Feel Free Lure 13.5
http://feelfreeus.com/kayaks/fishing-kayaks/lure-13-5/

Old Town Predator
http://www.oldtowncanoe.com/Predator_XL/

I'm 6'4 #300 and just bought the wilderness systems ride135. It's great. Mine came with the discontinued high seat which will hgold my weight just fine.however The new lawn chair seat idont think will. I'll re phrase that I think the chair will hold up but the way it sits in the tracks the sides of the kayak I think would bow out and the seat will fall to the deck. That's with #300 of weight

I'm 6"4 240 and really enjoy my Jackson Big Rig. It's very stable has plenty of capacity and although not super fast, it's not too hard to maneuver with a rudder.

Buddy is 6"5 260 and he really enjoys his Hobie PA 14. He won't stand and fish in his. I do.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. A lot of good kayaks. I am going to take advantage of Mariner Sails demo days and test drive a couple before pulling the trigger on anything. I'm glad to have that option.

Can you stand in the wilderness system? I'm worried given my size that won't be an option with any kayak. Not the end of the world, but would be nice to have that option.

The ride 135 is very stable and very easy to balance yourself on but getting up and sitting down can be a little awkward. I'm sure with the lawn chair seat the transition from standing to sitting or vise versa would be a breeze.