LIZCSTM_at_aol.com wrote: > > There's been some discussion recently about Pygmy's Artic Tern and Coho, but > I've been wondering whether anyone out there has had experience > building/paddling either the Goldeneye STD or the Osprey STD. At 15'8", > that's about as much boat as I want. Any feedback on these models? I built an Osprey Std two years ago -- and use it as my "day" boat. Very light, quick, and fun boat. I weigh 220, so there is not a lot of cargo capacity left for extended trips, though I have used it on overnights. Believe these two have the same hull, and only differ in the deck: the O has more panels, giving a more aesthetic look, and making for a little more clearance for the hands when paddling. Pygmy's kits are first rate, though a first-time builder, unless she is VERY careful, will run out of resin. I did not, because I borrowed a triple beam balance from the lab and was able to weigh out right-size batches of resin (easier than it sounds), minimizing wastage. At 38 lbs, the boat is a delight to cartop and lug to the beach. You will also get a lot of admiring comments from the rich tones of the wood -- the epoxy really brings out the grain patterns. I'd build a fleet if I could! BTW, the Arctic Tern is the "hot" boat from Pygmy right now -- others on the list can tell you why they like it over the O or the G. Build one -- you will like it! -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Aug 18 1999 - 02:20:19 PDT
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