I'm still trying to decide on a new boat. Hey winter is here (6 inches of snow and temps in the 20s) so I probably won't be able to paddle till April anyway which gives me time to decide. >maybe if I attached my kayak to a dog sled team I could start a new sport "yak doggin"! I have been offered a sweet deal on a Necky Arluk III . Any comments or thoughts about the boat? ( I am sure I will get plenty of comments about me) Bob in snowy , cold and wonderful Alaska *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Friday, October 19, 2001, at 5:06:57 PM PDT, Rev. Bob Carter wrote: > I have been offered a sweet deal on a Necky Arluk III . Any comments > or thoughts about the boat? ( I am sure I will get plenty of > comments about me) Hello Rev. Bob! When I first started paddling, I enjoyed very much paddling an Arluk III, but eventually, I felt that it tracked too well for my tastes. It also had one of those silly contraptions dangling off the stern. ;-) <flame proof paddling gear close at hand> As far as the Necky boats go, I preferred the Looksha IV and III, as they felt a bit more maneuverable to me. The Arluk III is nice though. It seemed pretty well built, so I'm sure you'd enjoy "testing" it. > Bob in snowy , cold and wonderful Alaska I'm jealous! I want snow! I want wonderful Alaska! Someday... Are you still inland? Melissa -- PGP public keys: mailto:pgp_keys_at_gmx.co.uk?subject=PGP_Keys_1&Body=Please%20send%20keys *************************************************************************** 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 have a Necky Arluk III. I think it is a great boat. I also got a sweet deal on mine as it was a used guide boat from a rental fleet. It does track great, but it handles a bit better to some similar boats such as the CD GTS. It leans turns really nicely. The finishing isn't as nice on it as some other boats, but is still well done. I've never needed the rudder, though a friend who paddles one has had some problems with windcocking occasionally. The boat can also carry a whale. The storage space is huge. We pack the boat with a full-sized bear canister when paddling in bear country. The Necky just swallows it up. The hatches are also completely waterproof with the neoprene hatch covers. I don't know if Necky has redesigned their rudder, but the one problem I encountered with them is that if you apply to much pressure the rudder tends to pop out of it's holder. I have a piece of shockcord with a hook on one end holding it in place. If I ever needed the rudder, I would just have someone pop the cord. In otherwords, if offered the boat I again I would get one. Oh yeah, it is also *fast*. One of the fastest boats I've ever paddled. -Patrick >On Friday, October 19, 2001, at 5:06:57 PM PDT, Rev. Bob Carter wrote: > >> I have been offered a sweet deal on a Necky Arluk III . Any comments >> or thoughts about the boat? ( I am sure I will get plenty of > > comments about me) > *************************************************************************** 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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