The Ocean Kayak Drifter is a great kayak. It is one of the earlier designs and had a great following. It's called the big guy fishing kayak, or it was anyway because for it's time the capacity was greater than most others at 350lbs. Weighing in at under 50lbs, 12'6" long, and 34" wide gives you a good steady platform. The Drifter will be good for most any situation. As for telling you that you got a good deal, I don't know but you did get a decent kayak.
As for the air escaping, that will be normal with most SOT (Sit-on-top) kayaks and your size, just make sure the air isn't coming from somewhere below the waterline and I think you will be fine. Any roto-molded kayak with hatches, and recessed rod holders will not be 100% air tight, as long as you don't take on water you will be fine.
You are getting close to max capicity of your vessel, so I would be mindful of what all you carry. Heck I'm just over 200lbs and the capacity of my Tarpon is 350lbs and I'm pretty close to maxing it out sometimes, especially if I'm toting my bait tank.
One thing you may want to invest in if you decide to keep your kayak is a better seat. Figure you are sitting the entire time on hard plastic. A good paddle is nice to have, and depending in what kind of waters you will be in may determine what kind of paddle you get. The better the paddle the more efficient, and lighter the paddle will be. A comfortable PFD is a must also.
Since you are in Gallatin you may want to take a trip over to Hendersonville Hook1 699 EMain Street, and chat with Chad and check out what accessories like Paddles, PFD's, drift Chutes, anchors, and other stuff. After talking with Chad for 30 minutes you will be so pumped up you will be finding the nearest water.
Tight Lines,
Jeremy
If you have any other questions feel free to ask.
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