This site in New Zealand is very interesting and informative. I would still rather try a traditional Greenland type, but this guy seems to be very experienced and knowledgeable and so the site has alot of good ideas that might help you understand and appreciate all the merits of a good kayak, including the traditional greenland type even though its so different. Definitely not inferior, as long as it fits. I think that's the key like Jim says.

http://www.sissonkayaks.co.nz/

Here is my kayak. It's a bit heavy and rough around the edges, but performs really well. I need to make it a little more watertight for the Bay. Thinking of getting rid of the hatches altogether. I take very little gear when I go, and it can pretty much fit with me in a drybag between my knees. I've even thought of modifying it into a semi sit-on-top. I like that because I could dress for the water without getting overheated inside the boat.
http://www.seaknife.com/sk17.htm