Re: [Paddlewise] [Re: [Sbka-list] Re: [[Sbka-list] Re: Cobra Expedition Continued]]

I did misunderstand.  Sorry for the sharp return.  I think we can put this
discussion to rest at this point and get on the lists' purpose:  paddling.
Happy Paddling,
Mike

----- Original Message -----
From: "CLYDE HEDLUND" <pullfinger_at_usa.net>
To: "Mike Brown" <embro_at_earthlink.net>; "CLYDE HEDLUND" <pullfinger_at_usa.net>
Cc: "SBKA Members" <sbka-list_at_endive.zooid.com>; <ckf_at_lists.intelenet.net>;
"PaddleWise" <owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2000 12:21 PM
Subject: Re: [Re: [Sbka-list] Re: [[Sbka-list] Re: Cobra Expedition
Continued]]


> Dear Mike:
> I mean't no anger.  To the contrary:  The point I was trying to make was,
how
> convenient to be just a couple of hours away from the manufacturer if
there
> are any problems to be fixed, compared to other kayaks, which are
manufactured
> out of State.  I think this is a Beeg plus and is why I recommended the
kayak
> initially.  No hard feelings - my comments were mean't to be positive.
Sorry
> for the misinterpretation.  Happy paddling...............clyde
>
>
> Mike Brown" <embro_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
> > I detect some anger for some reason.  Most of these things are usually
> taken
> > care of by the dealer.  I happen to be as close to Cobra as I am to the
> > dealer and took advantage of it.  I am sure your dealer would do the
same
> > for you. If not, a call to Cobra should take care of any problems.  They
> are
> > on the net along with their telephone numbers.
> > I want to be clear that I am not defending Cobra. nor am I being paid.
I
> > have no special contacts to anyone at Cobra or to any of Cobra's
dealers.
> > My first telephone call regarding the applicability of the Expedition
was
> > met with the offer to build a boat where all the fittings are O ringed
if I
> > am going to be using the boat on the open seas for long distances.    I
am
> > reporting my experiences which are contrary to some of the opinions
> > expressed on the different lists.
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "CLYDE HEDLUND" <pullfinger_at_usa.net>
> > To: "Mike Brown" <embro_at_earthlink.net>; "Santa Barbara Kayak Assn. List"
> > <sbka-list_at_endive.zooid.com>; "CFK" <ckf_at_lists.intelenet.net>;
> > <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
> > Sent: Friday, September 01, 2000 00:45
> > Subject: [Sbka-list] Re: [[Sbka-list] Re: Cobra Expedition Continued]
> >
> >
> > Yeah, and at least you can just drive on down and get the kayak fixed
> > personally by the manufacturer within a couple of hours.  Maybe stop at
> > Marukai or the Loft restaurants for some grinds while you wait.
> >
> >
> > "Mike Brown" <embro_at_earthlink.net> wrote:
> >
> > > ---------------------------------------------
> > > Attachment:
> > > MIME Type: multipart/alternative
> > > ---------------------------------------------
> > > I took my Cobra Expedition to Cobra today re the leaking venturi.
> Clinton
> > showed me where a rock or pebble had lodged and broke the seal.  He
replace
> > the baler without any problem.  He, and I assume the owner of the
company
> > who
> > joined him, added some additional attachments for tiedowns and even put
the
> > hold down shockcord in for me on the front and an additional hold down
in
> > the
> > rear for more tiedowns, if needed.   When we talked about the problem of
> > using
> > the baler with a full load and lots of draft I suggested a way of
putting
> in
> > a
> > pump.  Wella!!!! A foot operated pump appeared that attaches to the
rudder
> > control bar that can drain the cockpit without having to stop paddling.
> > > While there I watched several boats being made and the care given each
> > one.
> >
> > > As I left Clinton gave me extra rivets should any of the venturi
rivets
> > should come loose and a supply of the rubber gastket material used for
the
> O
> > rings on the hatches plus handles to attach for lifting the boat from
the
> > center of gravity.  The offer was made that if I were to design a skirt
for
> > boat they would construct and install it at no charge.
> > > Overall this was a very positive experience.  I was really impressed
with
> > the way the entire thing was handled.  This is a specialized SOT and
there
> > are
> > not that many around.  I am satisfied with the boat and more than
satisfied
> > with tye type of service supplied by Cobra.  They told me that they
welcome
> > feedback, both positive and negative, in order to provide a better
product.
> > > I think this should answer anybody's questions as to the quality of
the
> > finished product,  the warranty service and the desire of the
manufacturer
> > to
> > satisfy the purchaser.
> > > Any questions?
> > > Mike Brown
> > > PS  They didn't pay met for this notice.  I have spoken to several
> > kayakers
> > about the problems and I thought I should tell everybody the result.
Good
> > folk at Cobra!
> >
> >
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