Craig said (snip): > Of course, to be a real asset to the economy we should probably all buy > our > kayaks brand new from the manufacturer or the retailer and I must admit to > a > certain backsliding in that regard. I've bought some of my most beloved > boats from craigslist. But I have also bought boats from retailers. I > figure > that buying a second-hand boat gives that paddler the cash to go out and > buy > another kayak that would fit him/her better. Or the cash for a new PFD or > drysuit. > > So this morning, as I gaze at my two favorite kayaks sitting ready for > almost any adventure next to my fence I smile to myself. My wife can > finally > relax. I know that - at least for now - I have enough kayaks. > > Of course, I could always use a new paddle. I picked up a used sit-on-top last year off Craiglist; it's an old Laser-made unit according to Matt, with a large center mound between the leg wells that has a Scotty mount for a sail. I got it cheaper than advertised ($200.00 I think). Though it is wide, it is very unstable. We were up at Campbell Lake for the week family camping and kayaking. Was rather windy but had lots of fun. I picked up a back rest in Comox for it for just over 30 bucks. My wife was very impressed with my thriftiness. I'm on a budget these days, so it will be interesting rebuilding this Laser SOT on the cheap. I want to add sailing capacity and an outrigger, etc. My wife knows not to relax too much yet, as I still need my ultimate next sea kayak. She must remain vigilant. Hide those cheque books, dear. But the SOT is kinda fun for now. Link to mini-trip report: http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=2138 Doug Lloyd *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jul 15 2008 - 02:20:15 PDT
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