Re: [Paddlewise] Feathercraft Khatsalano, S and Expedition K1

Thanks for all the posts.  I haven't 100% quite figured out yet but I think 
I'm getting closer.  I can see a use for all boats discussed.

I also sent my post to Feathercraft, and they suggested the Khats S since 
that was similar to the GTS/SS, and I have to admit I might be leaning that 
way.

The Khats would be a great boat to fool around with, especially while the 
sponsons are deflated.  I don't think it would be much of a concern in 
stability in fair conditions for me.  I've paddled a couple of Nordkapps in 
not so favourable weather, and didn't find them a problem -- don't know the 
model but I was told they were tippy.  Though I think if I'm travelling in 
areas unknown to me, I'd tend to err on the side of caution and have a 
little more stability in case of bad weather or whatnot.  I also like to 
take out my camera when conditions are sometimes not the best, so a stabler 
boat might be better.

I guess the unfortunate thing with the Khats S is that you have to have the 
training wheels on at all times.  I guess if I decide I wanted a boat with 
more performance later on, I could sell this for the Khats.  I think around 
here, it would be easier to sell a more stable boat than the other way 
around.

The storage space in the Khats line would definitely be sufficient -- even 
though I like to take the kitchen sink, my gear is really light and compact 
so I wouldn't need the K1 for this purpose.

I think the K1 is just going to be too big.  I'd probably feel like I was 
riding in a double and I don't like doubles.

The putting together of the Khats will probably be a headache, I'm sure, for 
day paddles, but I can live with that.  Maybe if I really like the 
foldables, I might sell my hardshell and pick up a KLight.

Anyway, will let you know what I'm ordering.  There's a canoe/kayak show 
here next week so I'll be ordering a boat then.  I've checked and was told 
there probably won't be any demo boats.

Once I get it, I'll let you know how long it took me to set up -- maybe 2 
hours??? -- and then tell you what I think on its performance, etc.


wendy


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