Looking to upgrade...need guidance prowler/marauder?

[Ventura Yak'r]

Looking to upgrade from a Malibu Pro2 Tandem to a solo kayak (married the girlfriend, now she doesn't want to fish anymore! :roll:
Will be using the new yak as a fishing platform, launching and landing open beaches, fishing the kelp beds & flats.
I've narrowed down to two yaks - prowler & marauder. Keeping in mind the speed, stability, storage and comfort factors (not a big guy - 5'7" 170#'s). I've been scanning the sites for information... lots of information on the prowler - even tested it out and felt good. But I can't seem to get any input about the marauder. Would like input from paddlers/fisherman rather than the cobra rep.... no one has a marauder in the ventura area to demo- I would appreciate your advice/guidance.

Thanks