Question about the Malibu x-13 and OK T13 and more?

[Badtaste2k]

Hi guys, I've been lurking for a while as I have been slowly building up my confidence to try some Yak fishing. I have been a casual fisherman since i was a kid and figured I could talk my wife into saying OK for the Kayak by pulling the old "Come on dear, it's a good workout and fresh fish too!" Anyways, long story short she is all for it. I haven't yaked since i was a kid and that was whitewater once.

For the last couple weeks I have been going to Kayak on the Water in Long Beach and just renting a yak for a couple hours a few days a week to get the paddling and maneuvering down. Kicked my ass first day out, still loved it! They have the Malibu X-13 and that is what I have been riding. Their yaks seem pretty beat up, but the place is close and cheap for the rentals. I am thinking of picking up the OK Trident 13 angler. It seems like a good yak and a lot of folks give it praise. I am 5'11-230lbs. I live in San Pedro and plan to do most of my fishing out of Cabrillo and RPV with a run to LJ eventually. The X-13 and OK have very similar specs but i was wondering if they handle and feel similar? The x13 seems to handle fine, a bit of a wet ride for me but that is expected since they have no seats and it is a water sport. I don't know where i could rent an OK to try out near the South Bay? If anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear them. I am not fixed on the OK 13T, i just like the easy access to rods and it seems well laid out, but i would love to hear any other opinions.

I have pretty limited experience with yaking but have decided to go at it full speed.

Thanks for your help everyone and I'm looking forward to making some new fishing buddies

Dan