Re: [Paddlewise] Sources for a used Folding Kayak

You may want to check out a Yahoo group called Bagboater. Very good info 
about folding kayaks. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Bagboater/

I own a Feathercraft Kahuna and Klondike (KLONDIKE IS FOR SALE, buying fiance 
a Java or Kahuna instead :). 

The company is a joy to deal with. I was in Vancouver recently and stopped by 
the factory to ask a few questions. My Klondike is a 1998 and I mentioned I 
popped a rivet. The guy said I should have never popped a rivet there. He 
asked If I had the kayak with me and told me to bring it in.  He fixed the 
rivet, gave me a few spares for the rudder pin and some bunge clips etc. I 
think he spent over 30 minutes going over my boat making sure everything was 
in great shape. The big deal is he actually stayed 20 minutes past closing to 
do this. 

If you can get to Seattle, the Feathercraft rep <A HREF="www.foldingkayak.com">www.foldingkayak.com</A> is very 
willing to let you paddle anything.  He is a great guy.

I have never been in a Kodiak, but my Kahuna is stable enough for me. I have 
only been paddling for a few years, but I have been in big waves in the Sea 
of Cortez, fished from it, snorkeled of it etc.  I can re-enter in reasonably 
calm water without a paddle float. 

You mentioned you might sell it after the trip. I know the Kahuna is probably 
the most sought after model. The K-1 is a better expedition boat, but alot of 
people feel the K-1 is more then they need. The Kahuna is a great boat for 
day to day kayaking and can handle shorter expedition trips. Be careful, you 
will probably love your Kahuna and never sell it. 

-robbie stewart



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