I would say you need to consider the seat as very important as this can make ones trip miserable or enjoyable. I have the tamarack and it is very budget friendly and served me well. I did upgrade several things with the seat being #1. I would suggest for a budget friendly kayak look at the lifetime teton kayak. My buddy has two, one for him and one for his wife. They have nice seats and won't break the bank. Very comparable to the lifetime tamarack. Look at link.
https://www.crappie.com/crappie/kaya...t/395713-pick/