Re: [Paddlewise] Pygmy Coho vs. Arctic Tern advice requested (hard vs. multi-chine hull)

I have paddled both boats and definitely prefer the Arctic Tern for its
responsive lean to turn ability. It is also the most maneuverable of the two
and I like that 12 seconds vs. 15 seconds to do a 180 degree leaned turn at
speed.. Very little weatherhelm in either boat too.
-----Original Message-----
From: John David Fuller <jfuller_at_newlink.net>
To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Date: Thursday, June 03, 1999 4:03 AM
Subject: [Paddlewise] Pygmy Coho vs. Arctic Tern advice requested (hard vs.
multi-chine hull)


>I am a soon to be first time wood kayak builder who is absolutely torn
>between whether to buy the Pygmy Arctic Tern or Coho kits.  I live on the
>east coast and paddle primarily in/around coastal waters of both the
>Atlantic and the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay with plans for occasional
>overnighters along the coast or intercoastal and a long term dream of
>paddling the length of the Chesapeake Bay in a kayak which I built.  I am
>6'1", 220 and a size 11 shoe.  I guess my biggest dilemma in choosing
>between the two designs rests in performance differences of the hard chine
>hull of the Arctic Tern and the multi-chine hull of the Coho.  Anybody have
>experience with either of the kayaks, particularly the Arctic Tern?  I read
>the Sea Kayaker review of the Coho from last winter.  Thanks!
>
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