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From: Mark Sanders <sandmarks_at_ca.rr.com>
subject: [Paddlewise] RM Skerray
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 17:54:43 -0700
Anyone paddle the plastic Valley Skerray? Any opinions on the boat?
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From: James Farrelly <JFarrelly5_at_comcast.net>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] RM Skerray
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 22:49:11 -0400
I have paddled that model many times. If I look at the water while  
paddling it I want to turn over. It seems to have a rather round  
bottom. I think that contributes to its poor secondary stability. As  
a point of reference I have owned a Pintail and and Avocet. I loved  
both of those boats by Valley. I recently took a Nordkapp out in  
lumpy water and thought it was fun and playful but you better pay  
attention until you get used to it. It was a nice boat overall.

Jim et al

On May 4, 2008, at 8:54 PM, Mark Sanders wrote:

> Anyone paddle the plastic Valley Skerray? Any opinions on the boat?
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From: Steve Holtzman <seakayaker_at_sbcglobal.net>
subject: RE: [Paddlewise] RM Skerray
Date: Sun, 4 May 2008 20:46:35 -0700
Mark,

Unless you have a particular boat in mind, check out the Capella RM 166. I
LOVE mine. The initial stability is fairly good and the secondary is much
better than my Gulfstream ever was (although not quite as good as my Foster
Shadow). The boat maneuvers well on edge and is fast. 

Plus the best part is there is plenty of room in there for people our size.

Steve
 

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