[Paddlewise] Mariner II Kevlar for sale on paddling.net

I made a trip to Renton yesterday to test-paddle a Mariner II in Kevlar. I'm
looking for a Mariner that will fit me and be a fun paddle and since Matt
and Cam so thoughtlessly went out of business I'm reduced to begging rides
in used boats that are for sale.

This boat has to be the most beautiful of its kind. I was almost afraid to
get into it and I actually was afraid to do a beach launch in it for fear of
scratching something (I made him haul it over to the dock). It's yellow with
black trim and weighs (according to Leonard, the owner) about 46 lbs.

If I didn't already have an 18-foot boat (and wasn't in the market for
something smaller and more nimble) I'd have been all over this kayak.

The only downside is that it doesn't have a rudder. <ducks>

Seriously, I have Leonard's phone number and I'll pass it along if you email
me. Otherwise, check out his add on paddling.net. I'm only putting this out
here because I'd like to see the boat go to a Paddlewiser.


Craig Jungers
Royal City, WA
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