: I have been surfing, and surfing and surfing the net looking at kayak
: designs. My head is swimming,

Just keep that head above water!

For the Guillemot brand designs, have a look here to compare them: http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/kayak/compare
It seems to me that one of the Schade-designs other than the Guillemot might suit you. As others though have said, more information is probably needed and in the end it'll have to be your own decision.
Cheers,
Bryan