[Paddlewise] Replacment Boat

The boat that was stolen was a Winowa(phonetic) Kruger Advantage solo canoe.
It was my first boat. Although I did not use it much, it was very useful to
get out on the river behind my house where I paddle.

The problem is that there is about 300 feet of diverse upland and wetland
Florida hammock between my house and where I keep the boats on the river and
a thief could do his work while feeling quite secluded.

Thankfully, The thief left behind my Necky Arluk 3 and a Necky Looksha 2.

I mostly paddle the Looksa 2. Now I'm afraid to keep it on the river front.
Additionally I  want it closer to my house in order to be able to load it
quickly and visit different locations.

I used the Looksha for morning paddles and longer river trips. I like to
paddle in the morning before work for a hour or so. I need a boat at the
river and one or two to load on the vehicle for a trip to a nearby lagoon,
ocean, or sea.

The Looksha is 20' by 20' and is billed by Necky as a "rocket".
The river, however, has many twists, turns and shallows and it is unlikely
that I reach hull speed often( on the wekiva river).

  The Looksha turns very well as it has chines and lots of rocker. No need
for a rudder there.

 I was looking at a Greenland style boat from Current Designs? I would like
to keep the same speed capability and maneuverability of the Looksha yet
with a shorter boat. ( not to many 20 ft boats out there)

I'll miss my Kruger Advantage and may keep my eyes open for another
performance canoe but for now I'm looking for a Kayak with the above
described performance characteristics.

Given the twist and turns on the river, shallow water, and consequent
inability to take advantage of the hull speed of the Looksha, I wonder if
the length of the boat would make it less efficient than a shorter - wider
boat under the circumstances?

Thanks in advance for the suggestions.


Phares Heindl
Phares M. Heindl P. A.
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer
Phone 407-865-5700
Fax      407-865-5758
Web:   www.heindllaw.com
e-mail:   injurylaw_at_afo.net

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