Hi I'm looking to buy a good all-round kayak. I'll probably use it
mostly on the small lake behind my house,but I'd like to also be able
to paddle down class 2 rivers, take day trips to some outer banks
islands (I live in NC) and surf some small waves.

I started off looking at the Dagger Blackwater which led me to the
Necky Santa Cruz, when I called up a paddling shop to inquire about the
Santa Cruz they suggested I look at the Manitou instead. So what do ye
this is the Manitou a good all round boat? Is there one better?

BTW I'm 200lbs and did alot of kayaking about 10 years ago,

Thanks