[Paddlewise] New Khatsalano - Tips?

Hey all,

well the new boat arrived with Steve the UPS guy yesterday. It's a 
Feathercraft Khatsalano regular. I assembled it in my studio which I 
am really enjoying as I live on the 5th floor with no way to get any 
of my other boats up here. Now I can play around with packing 
scenarios before I get to the beach.

A couple of questions:
Any tips for assembly? It went together fairly easily, though lining 
up the expanders was kind of a hassle. I ended up scoring them with a 
pen so I can tell when they are aligned correctly. I'm sure some of 
you have some secrets. I think I'll get a light tarp for onsite 
assembly.

I won't get to paddle until Monday, but I am pretty sure I am going 
to want some padding. Does anyone know who makes those new inflatable 
hip pads? How do the fit the Khats? Who sells 'em.

Any packing tips? I primarily pack with #15 and #25 light nylon Seal 
Lion Kodiac drybags. I have a copy of Doug Simpson's packing list and 
will go over that.

Any other tips?

Now I have to pay for the thing. Anyone want to buy my car?

-Patrick
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