>adding another to my >collection. Not because I'm unhappy, just because I thing I might want a >variety... I love the research and shopping process. My first boat was a Feathercraft double. Did some nice trips but it was slow, I didn't take care of it and the struts froze together. Sold. Next an Eddyline WindDancer. Too big and hard to manage in high wind. Sold. Next a Necky Tesla. Also big but kept it for about 8 years. Very good for fishing. Don't fish anymore so sold it. Mariner Coaster. Great fun but not ideal for touring and I don't surf much. Seda Glider. Supposedly very fast but you have to be stronger than me to take advantage of its speed. Also very difficult to turn into high wind, especially unloaded. Sold. Mariner Express. Almost as maneuverable as the Coaster but much better for touring. Still have it and will never sell it. Current Designs Solstice GTS. Very comfortable and stable for a 22" beam boat. Best boat for going straight ahead. Not very maneuverable but OK. Still have it. Currently on list of next boats: Mariner II or Mariner XL (not MAX). Romany Explorer if it ever comes out in Kevlar. Also looking for a ruddered boat that handles as well as the above when the rudder is up. Jerry *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jul 13 1999 - 23:07:00 PDT
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