Re: [Paddlewise] Boat For A Family of Four

From: Kirk Olsen <kork4_at_cluemail.com>
Date: Fri, 25 Apr 2003 16:27:57 -0500
On Fri, 25 Apr 2003 11:26:56 -0700, "Dave Bishop" <bishopd_at_jps.net> said:
> A couple of young paddlers I know with  6 year old and a 3 year old
> children are trying to decide what kind/type of a boat they should get
> to carry the four of them plus some gear such as for overnight camping.
> Anyone have a suggestion or recommendation?

Let's see I've got a 3 and a 6 year old....

For the whole family we use a Wenonah Jensen 17 for day trips.

For an overnighter I would take our Old Town tripper.

As for 4 people in one kayak - they could build a Kodiak triple (
http://www.arctickayaks.com/PlansKodiak_3Kayak.htm ) or a Dyson triple
with an oversized center cockpit ;-)  Having paddled one of those
beasties they would be safer in it than any canoe I've used.

Alternatively they could buy a pair of double kayaks.

Kirk
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  Kirk Olsen
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