Why are you going to blow that much money on a kayak? For all you know, you may not even like it.
I got into kayaking last year and I bought this one. It’s an excellent beginner-intermediate kayak.
http://www.buzzillions.com/dz_3998625_dicks-sporting-goods-potomac-100es-kayak-exclusive
I got it when it was on sale July 4th weekend for $179.99, typically they run that sale annually.
Before you go and buy the kayak rack, be sure to check out Dick’s for that as well. I got a Thule Kayak rack for $50.00 (also on sale at the time I bought my Kayak)