Finally got around to ordering a Patuxent 19.5 from CLC only to find out that they discontinued it! Any recommendations for a relatively fast S&G that will accomodate a 6' 230 pound paddler with size 11 feet? Not looking to race, need something for 3 -5 day excursions primarily on inland lakes and streams. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 12:12 AM 11/15/00 -0600, WhiteRabbit wrote: > Finally got around to ordering a Patuxent 19.5 from CLC only to find out > that they discontinued it! > > Any recommendations for a relatively fast S&G that will accomodate a 6' 230 > pound paddler with size 11 feet? Not looking to race, need something for > 3 -5 day excursions primarily on inland lakes and streams. Yes, CLC discontinued the Patuxent 19.5 but they replaced it with the PAX 18 and PAX 20. Check out their web site (www.clcboats.com), and especially their discussion forum for more information. That said, I've heard that many people with larger feet and large bodies in general have trouble fitting into the Pax 19.5. I don't know if the PAX 18 or 20 are any better. I built a CLC Northbay XL last winter and even that doesn't have a lot of footroom. However, any S&G boat can be modified by it's builder. By changing the deck beams you could get more footroom and the cockpit openings and outfitting can be customized as well. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I was aware of the Pax20 but it appears to be built more for speed than touring compared to the older model. The Pax 20 is only 19 inches wide compared to 21 for the Patuxent, rocker is also substantially increased. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
At 09:42 AM 11/15/00 -0600, WhiteRabbit wrote: >I was aware of the Pax20 but it appears to be built more for speed than >touring compared to the older model. The Pax 20 is only 19 inches wide >compared to 21 for the Patuxent, rocker is also substantially increased. Don't let that 19" beam scare you. From what I've heard from people that have paddled it, the boat is actually no less stable than the 19.5. When I was deciding between a standard Northbay and the XL version I opted for the wider (22" vs. 20") beam on the XL because I wanted a boat with a fairly comfortable initial stability level. I'm quite comfortable in it although after paddling a standard Northbay I would have been happy with that as well. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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