On Tuesday 01 May 2007 23:11, you wrote: > Hello Tord - > > Thank you for your posting, which generated a quick question. > Checking: you are able to pack all that into your double? two tent, > chairs, table, dry bags and necessary stuff. i am impressed. > i have got to work on my packing skills or find some one who will > paddle a double with me. i do appreciate your posts and images/photos. > john Yes, we have packed as much stuff onboard, as that, but only when changing to a Klepper XXL, which is longer, faster and more easy to handle than a conventional Aerius II (the XXL being a three-seat version of the Aerius II! You can either buy one complete, or as a kit, consisting of skin and a few pieces of wood, like a longer coaming, et cetera. THE XXL is roughly two feet longer than an Aerius II, but its length means that it's draft is far less than an Aerius II (as it is just 20 lbs heavier), so its is a bit faster! When we bring all that stuff you mentioned with us, we still make about 3.5 knots, paddling, and hopefully even more when using the new rig! Not bad for two 50+ - ers! The only problem is slightly higher windage (but more room in the hull, which means less stowed on deck), but as yet we've done excellently! http://foldingkayaks.org/gallery/XXL/A_Klepper_XXL (click on the picture for a bigger image!) Tord *************************************************************************** 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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