Re: [Paddlewise] touring boats

From: Dan Hagen <dhagen_at_methow.com>
Date: Wed, 28 Jan 1998 19:35:35 -0800
Larry Bliven wrote:

> ..SNIP...
> at any rate, the artic hawk is comfortable enough for me and easily cruises
> at 5 mph (all day). at 5.25 i'm working. goal is 5.5-5.75 for 2 hr
> duration. i've had the boat at 7 mph for exactly 1 stroke... it gets tough
> above 6.

At first I thought this looked great, until I noticed the "mph" instead
of "knots".  

5 mph is approximately 4.35 knots, which is very good as a cruising
speed, but not extraordinary.  Still, I think that the Arctic Hawk is
one of the very best boats that I have paddled.  It has a wonderful,
lively feel; it carves great turns; it's reasonable stable; and it's
pretty fast.  The bottom line is that it is a *fun* boat to paddle.  I
am thinking of adding one to my collection.

Dan Hagen
Bellingham, Washington
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