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They're also called recreational kayaks (in fact that's what most places call them.) Take a look around several sources and be sure to sit in the boats to make sure you're comfortable - feet not hitting inside of the deck, etc. Also, be aware that the way to lean a flatwater boat is *opposite* of the way you will have to lean a ww boat, so if you ever make the switch, you might have a habit to break there. There may not be as large a market in used flatwater as in whitewater because I think people usually keep them a lot longer. It's also not as critical in a flatwater boat to have something that fits you and your paddling style like a glove because you don't have to do near the amount of maneuvering as in a ww boat.
If you'll be paddling with a group or even just one other person often, the key is to get boats of similar lengths. Otherwise, if one of you is in a 13 footer and the other is in a 9 footer, the latter will be working like crazy just to keep up with the former. If your boats are close to the same length, it'll be easier to stay together. :-) But if it's just for you, get the one that puts the biggest smile on your face.
Good luck! Kayaking a great sport and a lot of fun. :-)
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Then that boat should be fine, and you should have no problem fitting into most if not all flatwater kayaks. New 
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