Re: [Paddlewise] Replacement Boat (and Betsie Bay question)

Kirk Olsen wrote:

[in reply to Phares Heindl's question]...

-snip-

> The Current Designs boat you are thinking of is
> probably the Caribou, a nice boat (although I've only paddled the
> original 
> Barry Buchanan version).  If you are after a fast greenland style I
> would
> look at either the Caribou or one of the Betsy Bay boats.

Being a happy CD Caribou/Feathercraft Khatsalano paddler (and now
thinking about adding a Betsie Bay Recluse to the little fleet), I
would certainly recommend trying out a 'bou.  I'm very enthusiastic
about the 'bou - some would even call me a *Caribou snob* (hi Michael!
hi Gerald! ;-)), but I really do like this boat, and think it may be
just right for Phares' river meanderings.  I sometimes enjoy paddling
the small, flat coastal rivers near me, and the easy maneuverability of
the 'bou is a joy in these circumstances, while not sacrificing speed
and rough water handling in conditions where it's wanted/needed.

Melissa

ps:  I've not seen any Betsie Bay boats out where I live, and there's
not much in the way of very specific information on their web site (no
line drawings showing chine configurations, rocker, etc.).  Before
possibly taking a trip accross the country to visit them in MI, I'd be
very interested in the comments of people who regularly paddle, or have
paddled any of their boats.  Thanks!



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