Scott: Thanks for your comments. I did end up getting the BOSS outriggers -- figured they would help keep me out of trouble during the learning curve. I am not a sailor, so have alot to learn. I liked your comment about using a marker when out on the water to mark a comfortable place, but won't a cleat interfere with the deck should I decide to put it on? "So from which dealer did you purchase the boat? How does it paddle? How comfortable are those new inflatable seats?" Purchased it from Larry of Baidarka Boats in Sitka, AK. Could not have asked for a more knowledgable and service oriented supplier. I can't say enough good things about them. As to the boat's performance, it remains to be seen. We're finally thawed out here in Michigan, so I should know soon. The seats seem like they'll be comfortable, but that is based on a quick sit on land. They can be inflated to variable degrees to maximize your comfort, so I'm hopeful. I'll let you know for sure after we've put them to the test. My wife and I have paddled hardshell singles (VCP Skerrays) in the past, so we have to learn to paddle together too (might be tougher than learning to sail!). Thanks again, Steve *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Apr 12 1999 - 04:42:05 PDT
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