Thanks for your comment on what type of kayak this is. It will help me determine what performance to expect, decide to keep it or not and how much money to put into it should I decide to sell it.

You can tell from how I talk about kayaks that I don't much about kayak design. Your comment helped me find an article on kayak design. From the following I gather what I have is a white water kayak, not a downeast kayak, but I could be wrong. Why anyone would make a white water kayak out of cedar strips and fiberglass is beyond me. On the other hand the kayak I have seems to meet the criteria for a white water kayak. I consider it short at 13 feet, it definitely has a round bottom and does not track well. Your advice to not move the cockpit rearward, add a keel and to just use the kayak "as is" to appreciate the kayak design is well taken. I plan to do just that. Should this kayak turn out to be a white water I am not faulting you for saying it might be a downeast. Without your comment I would never have thought to look for articles on kayak design.

Hopefully others can chime in as to what type of kayak I have. If it turns out to be a white water kayak I may just fix it up and sell it. Personally, I prefer a touring kayak for use in slower water.

What Are the Different Types of Kayaks?

Kayaks can be divided into four general categories: Recreational kayaks are all-around boats designed for mild river trips and other casual use on bays and ponds. They are generally wider and shorter than touring kayaks, which makes them easier to turn but more difficult to travel in a straight line).

Touring kayaks are often designed for extended wilderness trips and all the gear they entail. These long kayaks are very stable and have good carrying capacity, but because they track well, they do not turn as easily as shorter boats. They are sometimes called sea kayaks, though they're certainly not restricted to the ocean. Some models are designed for day touring, offering less storage space in exchange for lighter weight and improved maneuverability.

Whitewater kayaks are designed with exceptional maneuverability to negotiate rapids. They are shorter, and can have rounded bottoms or flat planing hulls, and more rocker (upturn in the ends) to deal with waves. They are not enjoyable for touring, because they are difficult to paddle in a straight line.
Whitewater kayaks have gone through a lot of evolution in the last five or six years, so we've given them their own section here. Read all about it: Whitewater Basics.

Downriver kayaks are specialty boats designed to travel quickly through the water, and they are most often used for racing. These boats are very long and narrow, making them tippy and not well suited for novice paddlers. Their straight keel allows them to track efficiently, but they're difficult to turn.