Eugene:
I also paddle and I like it, Vibe 130 in the past and Thresher 140 now. But honestly I have started thinking about pedals because I have found about nice and cheap Riot Mako with ocean friendly hull. Hope I can save and buy it in couple of months. Please provide any opinions if you already got it. :)
kaz:
Before I bought a 2012 Trident 13, I was seriously looking at the Mako12, but I couldn't find reliable references. On Amazon there are a few product reviews, but they mostly complain about shipping damage. At least one of these Amazon buyers has a few short videos on Youtube.
You might a search at NCKA. IIRC, one of their members had recently bought a M12. I'm not sure if this buyer has commented on the yaks performance.
I agree that the M12 has a seaworthy-looking hull design. I just wish there were reviews.