Re: [Paddlewise] Modern Outfitting on Kayaks: A Side Thread of a Side Thread onBoat Copying

From: Michael Neverdosky <mikenever_at_earthlink.net>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 19:45:20 -0400
Rcgibbert_at_aol.com wrote:
> 
> If you've made it this far without hitting 'delete' what do you prefer and
> why? Or is it even preference? It is safety, not preference. Or is it a
> hindrance to large feet, interior space for expeditions, an anathema, El Guapo, an
> anathema to safety as broken boats in the surf line from bulkhead induced hull
> failures are jeopardizing you, me and everyone on this expedition from this
> faddish marketing gimmickry! Look, I can see your rear bulkhead filling up already
> and now I have to do a rescue described in a certain Canoeing book to empty
> out this hazard to proper navigation! Is anyone right?
> 
> Rob G

"A good boat is one that brings pleasure to her owner."

"There is nothing, absolutely nothing half so much worth doing
as simply messing about in boats." Ratty, Wind in the Willows

I have in my mind an ideal boat, with everything I need and nothing
I don't need, beautiful and fast. The only problem is that the boat
in my mind is a different boat for every trip.  :-)

In the world I will use a boat that is at hand rather than spend
too much time on what is wrong with her. I serve her needs and she
serves mine and after a time we part and both find new partners.
Perhaps we both win in the end.

michael
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