If you are getting this kayak in addition to your single kayak, I think it is a great idea for the wife, and nephews... I just say this, because there is always the person trying to get a tandem, and use it as their main kayak, and also for when the wife wants to go "once in a while." Tandems stink to paddle solo.
That said, I like having a Tandem, for my wife, and actually nephews, because they did not have the strength to paddle long distances, or against wind/current. A kayak with peddles would better suit them in this case, if they were to have their own kayak.
The great thing about having a tandem kayak with wife, or small kids, or newbies who do not know how to fish, is you can keep tabs on them, re-tie hooks, put the live bait out correctly for trolling. Also, I had a fun time just talking and enjoying nature with my family members, rather than looking all around to see where they were, or if they were struggling, and miserable.
btw, before y'all say anything I tried to hand the rod off, he didn't want it....
He got a spotty later...
