Took this pic this afternoon taking the dogs for a walk. Good boating weather: 35 degrees with 20kt winds
The Blue one is a Paradise; nice, stable boat.
The top one is a Kiwi something, made in NZ...a real screamer but take some skill to paddle well given it's length and narrow design.
The other thing to think about is how much stuff you may want to bring along. Most people under estimate the amount of gear it takes to make a nice day paddle pleasant and to prepare for the inevitable changes in the weather, etc.
If I paddle more than thirty minutes from home base, I take a bunch of stuff with me, just in case. Factor that in to your selection. Make sure you have room in the boat for stuff.
