I think I have the perfect package for you. I have a Pyrannha Inazone 220 - perfect river runner for beginners, but still offers a good deal of capabilities to start your playboat career too! I am moving overseas, and have everything you need. Best part: We are almost exactly the same size! I'm about 5'7" and ~145#. I'm in the Hampton Roads area of VA. If you're willing to go a little above $250 I can hook you up with everything: boat, PFD, skirt, paddle, float bags, helmet...everything. If you're interested I can send pictures and figure out how much it would be to ship, or you could take a short drive down to check it all out.