> From: "John Fereira" <jaf30_at_cornell.edu> > > > > I realize that it's fashionable to bash Derek, but for someone that wrote a > > lot of "inaccurate" information about boat design, he sure has designed a > > lot of really nice kayaks. a *lot* of real nice kayaks?? Gulfstream, yes. Slipstream, well ok. that's 2. Maybe it's me, but I'm not a huge fan of many of his designs. Then Mike asks: > > > > > Speaking of Derek's boat designs, has anyone paddled the new Current > > Designs Andromeda or the poly version, Sirocco? yep. > > Actually, the Sirocco is a poly version of the Gulfstream and I'd also > like to know how it performs compared to a composite Gulfstream. > It looks like it could be a decent, lower-priced alternative. > It is. I haven't had it out in big stuff yet, but initial tests are in and it handles alot like the GS. $1200 US! Great deal, as well. Saturday is BIG water/ wind TEST day. I'll let you know next week. The Andromeda, on the other hand is a jittery, high speed, thoroughbred that doesn't like to run downwind. Had it out in 25-35 knots/ 4' seas along side an NDK Romany 16 and Explorer. I was having to horse it around to get it to surf, compared to the NDK's who we're easily running away from me. Speed is great but I'm not sure who's going to LOVE this boat. Seems like it needs a deeper or more aft mounted skeg. Not sure if Ol' Derek or CD tested this enough to send out a finished product. 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 Wed Jan 16 2002 - 11:21:02 PST
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