Re: [Paddlewise] speedy race boats

> 
> On Tue, 21 Sep 1999 WILAX_at_aol.com wrote:
> 
> > Where does one look to begin research on race (sea)kayaks?  The "unlimited" 
> > guys are showing up with long, light, exotic craft that seem to be custom 
> > built.  Are there some more popular/accepted builders?  Materials? etc?
> 
> West Side Boat shop from Longport NY makes a whole mess of racing kayaks, I
> expect most of what you see are their boats.
> 
> Surf skis are going to be your other option
> http://www.surfskiis.com  (futura)
> http://www.aloha.com/~twogood  (twogood)
> 
> At a race I did this spring a Necky sea kayak placed second, he was 
> disappointingly close to me, closer than the other surf skis.
> 
> Necky used to, they may still, make the Arluk I.  I've heard rumors of a 
> special, "ask the necky rep if you can borrow" boat, called the 20/20.  
  
  The Necky Looksha II is 20' long, 20" wide.  Perhaps that is
  what is being referred to.

> Seda makes the glider, more of a touring kayak.
> Baldwin (from bowdoin maine?) makes/made the falcon K, a mighty comfy boat.
> 
> The CLC 19.5 is another possible option.
  
  That's a Patuxent.  It's 19.5' long.


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John Fereira
jaf30_at_cornell.edu
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