The Milly, like the Viking from the last *boat review* thread, is a great boat, IMHO. It does everything a 18X22 is meant to do. While I believe this is a different ride altogether than the Gulfstream (16'10"X23.25), it is considerably more narrow, long, fast and sporty (read tippy) than the GS. It holds more gear as well .Both have similar tracking characteristics with efficient skeg systems. 2ndary stability is better in the GS, but plenty strong in the Milly. It edges well and is very neutral <IMNSHO a good thing>. I think for the sporty minded paddler wanting a spirited ride this boat is great. It handles wind and conditions well and is quite roomy for under 200 lb. paddlers. My wife (130 lbs) has used it on longer trips and our demo boat is gone on trips most of the season. Steve Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe N 45º 39' 47" 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122º 36' 16" Portland, OR 97217 Web: www.aldercreek.com Phone: 503.285.0464 Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Jan 13 2002 - 12:31:45 PST
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