Re: [Paddlewise] Thinking about a First Boat

From: Wes Boyd <boydwe_at_dmci.net>
Date: Tue, 08 Aug 2000 16:59:50
At 07:43 PM 8/8/00 EDT, LedJube_at_aol.com wrote:
>Hi Mark,
>
>    I guess the grass does seem greener..........
>
>    On this side of "The Pond", many of us lust after British boats. You may 
>want to check out the VCP Avocet, the P&H Capella, Impex Diamante.  Each of 
>these boats fit your usage and will probably be much cheaper that the 
>Carolina.

Agreed, but for a slightly different reason. The Perception probably isn't
a heck of a lot better than the boat you have now, and you're obviously
already lusting for more performance. I can't speak to prices on your side
of the pond, but the Canadian-built (I believe) Diamante is considered an
excellent boat for the price.

-- Wes

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