I've narrowed my search down to about two boats. I'm a new paddler, 5'6", 130 lbs. I live on the southeast coast of Florida. The two contenders.... 1. Current Designs Breeze. 13'6" rotomolded plastic. My only concern is the lack of a bow bulkhead (it comes with a buoyancy bag.) 2. Perception Carolina. 14'7" rotmolded plastic. A good boat, but it didn't seem to have quite the same quality as the Current Design boats. But I do like having two hatches. I know that the differences are minimal, and I will be happy with whatever boat I buy. But any insight anyone else has would be helpful. Steve __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
> I've narrowed my search down to about two boats. I'm > a new paddler, 5'6", 130 lbs. I live on the southeast > coast of Florida. The two contenders.... > > 1. Current Designs Breeze. 13'6" rotomolded plastic. > My only concern is the lack of a bow bulkhead (it > comes with a buoyancy bag.) > \\\ > 2. Perception Carolina. 14'7" rotmolded plastic. A > good boat, but it didn't seem to have quite the same > quality as the Current Design boats. But I do like > having two hatches. > > I know that the differences are minimal, and I will be > happy with whatever boat I buy. But any insight > anyone else has would be helpful. > You didn't say to what use you will be using your new boat. In any instance, since you are considering a Perception, consider their Shadow which is a good touring boat in either roto-mold or composite, two hatches, and sized for the small framed paddler. I have one and like it. I'm not familiar with the "Breeze". At 5'7" 150# I fill out the cockpit pretty good, you might have to pad it out an inch or so. More info later, if you're insterested. -Nick --Nick *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 3/18/00 9:50:01 PM, steveposti_at_yahoo.com writes: << 1. Current Designs Breeze. 13'6" rotomolded plastic. My only concern is the lack of a bow bulkhead (it comes with a buoyancy bag.) >> I learned to paddle in my Breeze. This is a very seaworthy boat that you just can't beat. She is one I will continue to paddle in the future, frequently. I now have a Gulfstream but I was so spoiled by the stability of the Breeze that leaning to paddle the Gulfie. Do NOT count on the bulkheads in a plastic boat for flotation. Put bags in the hatches. So far I've never had any problem with the flotation bags in my boat. Her failing is that she isn't longer but I have been able to do a nice pace in her and almost keep up with the 16-18 foot guys. I kind of doubt you can do that with the Carolina. They are a bit flatter and, though longer, don't seem to track as well. Everyone who has communicated to be about the Breeze has told me how lucky I was to have this as my first boat. The Carolina I have never paddled but it looks much more like a recreational boat with a flatter hull and not nearly the ability to edge a turn. I've seen the boat but can't speak from experience. I can only tell you the Breeze edges well and I learned to roll in her. You may find her a bit bigger than the Carolina but I'm not sure about that. It just looks that way. If you have any questions, I'd be delighted to answer them. CD has put out a new plastic boat that is a longer version of the Breeze. The glass version is the Pachena <sp?> I didn't learn with a rudder so I don't know how she'd be with one but there is a tendency to weathercock but not bad enough for me to think about putting one her and i've paddled her in up to about 30 knot winds on the Chesapeake Bay. Joan Spinner * * * Happily paddling on the Chesapeake Bay watershed-a red, CD Breeze and a yellow/white, CD Gulfstream *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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