Re: [Paddlewise] The Wife's Ultimatum

From: Tord Eriksson <tord_at_tord.nu>
Date: Tue, 7 Aug 2007 11:08:07 +0200
On Monday 06 August 2007 20:02, Craig wrote:
> This has been brewing for a number of years but apparently my recent
> aquisition of a Mariner Express was the straw. My wife thinks we have
> too many boats. Especially kayaks.

One thing that is very nice, and very possible to conduct from a kayak, is 
model seaplanes, especially flying boats, electrically powered - just need 
a calm lake and a hefty battery onboard the kayak to recharge the model 
between flights! You could even fit a catapult to your deck, just as naval 
ships had in the heyday of marine flight!

I am not yet ready for marine aviation (need some more investment in time 
and equipment), but I'll do it next year, hopefully!

The original flying boat fuselage I made became my ama - and reverting it
back is hardly a wise option - too much beefing up and then there is that
plywood box in the middle of it, nope!

So I'll have to make a new one from scratch, no doubt!

Happy paddling all, and Craig, the best to your wife!

Tord
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