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Originally Posted by Amish Ed
Check out the Ocean Kayak Malibu II xl. It fishes well as a single and as a tandem. I paddled one as a single for a couple of years.
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I'm a tandem guy; Wife + 3 small boys. I own a Malibu Pro 2 Tandem, but I've paddled the OK Malibu 2 XL which is also a nice kayak. I preferred the in-hull storage configuration of the Pro 2 Tandem, but used in a solo seating position it kinda sucks. The Hobie Odyssey has a pretty thoughtful layout for both single/tandem use if you can bring yourself to buy a hobie that isn't a mirage drive! Hobie Oasis is an awesome tandem, super fast, but I think of it as being a dedicated tandem even though others have used it as a single. Jackson Kayak Big Tuna is a very well thought out tandem with a good solo configuration, but it's like 35.5" wide and I wonder if it wouldn't be a bit of a barge out on the open water?
Outfitting a tandem is kind of a pain in the ass, but a fun way to enjoy time with the wife and kids. =)