Sometime in the last several days I saw an posting of an Anas Acuta for sale. Since I wasn't interested, I deleted it. But today I was talking to a friend who mentioned that he is interested in buying an Anas. If the boat is still available, please contact me back-channel. Thanks, Joan Volin *************************************************************************** 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'm also 6'-0" with size-12 feet, and I'm a little worried about fit. >Any similiar-sized person have experience with the boat? I haven't spent enough time in the boat to give you an accurate impression, but I'm 6'-6", size 14's, and I just barely fit into it. If the front bulkhead were a bit farther forward, it wouldn't have been a problem. I was past the footpegs, but that's the case in a lot of boats. At least these boats have strong bulkheads, which works as a nice footbrace for me. Bottom line: you should fit fine. Shawn LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 5/23/02 11:51:34 PM Eastern Daylight Time, owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net writes: > Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 14:44:31 -0400 > From: "Severn Clay" <severnclay_at_earthlink.net> > Subject: [Paddlewise] Anas Acuta > > I'm looking at a used VCP Anas Acuta today, and I was trying to do some > research beforehand. I've seen a lot of writing by people who love the > boat; anybody who hates it? > > I'm also 6'-0" with size-12 feet, and I'm a little worried about fit. Any > similiar-sized person have experience with the boat? > I'm taller but also with size 12 feet. length is ok but low deck makes depth for shoe too tight. You could squeeze them in but your feet will be cursing you out, never mind killing you, in short, pardon the pun, order. Hank *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
The Anas was the predecessor of the Pintail (my favorite boat until I started playing with Chesapeake Light Craft stitch'n'glue kits), with the Pintail (a duck with a long tail) derived from Anas Acuta, Latin for Pointy-Butt Duck, essentially. They're similar in design, except that the Pintail has rounded chines and doesn't track as well, but is great in its maneuverability. Volume is similar --- slightly greater in the Pintail. Great Rivers (the importer) has always characterized the Pintail as ideal for a 145 pound paddler --- me. With a 40 pound displacement helium balloon tied to my neck. So it's not exact science. Anyone much larger than me --- 6'1", 185, size 10 shoe --- has a problem fitting into the Pintail. The Anas will be tighter. That said, I've been in the boat for as long as eight and a half hours, and was not uncomfortable during the entire period. It's what you get used to. But, for a larger person in an Anas ---? I'd want to have a long try-out paddle in it before buying it. Jack Martin *************************************************************************** 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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