Folbot is about to have its annual one-day sale on 11/16. GII's are $1,395 and GII Expeditions are $1,795. No shipping, no tax. My wife and I usually paddle our Sealutions. I want the GII to take along on my 23' sailboat so my wife & I have something to do when we get there and can also get some exercise. For utility, I will also bring along my West inflatable [non-Kayak] boat with 3.5 hp outboard. Is this the right boat? Any recommendations? Ken *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
Kenneth Cooperstein wrote: > > Folbot is about to have its annual one-day sale on 11/16. GII's are > $1,395 and GII Expeditions are $1,795. No shipping, no tax. > > My wife and I usually paddle our Sealutions. I want the GII to take > along on my 23' sailboat so my wife & I have something to do when we get > there and can also get some exercise. [snip] > Is this the right boat? Any recommendations? I've owned a G II of the "Expedition" variety for somewhat over two years, and paddled it for a one-week trip, one two-week trip, a handful of overnighters, and a half dozen day trips. The G II is a decent, serviceable double, and certainly a lot of boat for the money. I have the Twins sail rig Folbot sells, and have used it several times. The G II is very stable, easy to assemble, very easy to load, and fast enough when paddled as a double. Sailing is easy and fun. I've customized mine a little: 1. to lower my seating position, 2. to tighten up the spray deck (sags some when wet), and 3. to improve the rudder system. The stock boat, however, is just fine. I think it would work well for the application you have in mind. I'd strongly recommend the "Expedition" package -- you get paddles and a rudder system for cheap. The rudder is essential, especially if you intend to sail it. Email me if you want more details on the outfitting I have done. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR (no affiliation with Folbot) *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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