[Paddlewise] Mariner Max

I am thinking about replacing my Coaster with another Mariner boat, either the Max or the Express. I have paddled both of these boats but only in calm, windless water so I'm not really familiar with the handling qualities of either except to note that they can easily be rolled up on their sides and held there making leaned turns very effective. The boats I paddled had sliding seats which added about six pounds. Weight is an important consideration; I regard any boat over 50# as "heavy". I wonder if the sliding seat is really needed. 
	I weigh about 155#, almost all of my paddling is daytripping; I dislike boats that weathercock; I would much prefer something that is less edgy in a steep following sea than my Arctic Hawk; I would rather avoid a rudder [otherwise I would probably buy a Solstice GTS].
	There are no dealers for Mariner kayaks and these boats are uncommon in my part of the world [New Jersey] so any kind of feedback would be a big help.
JOHN

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