Re: [Paddlewise] Advice on boats

Re: [Paddlewise] Advice on boatsJim was tempting me with an as-new Classic
Nordkapp HM in the Ultra-carbon lay-up he saw on auction back east, $1400.00
or so (new $4,000.00 in BC). I'm still sweating at night dreaming about it.
Dang that Jim. Wife thinks I'm having an affair what with all my disturbed
sleep and all. Guys -you know how it is - ya see something beautiful and curvy
and you just can't get it out of your mind...

Did finish my Euro-hybrid maple and purple heart workbench, after 5 years. Lee
Valley moved into town last month and I finally picked up all the accessories.
It's Baltic Birch cored, maple aproned and laminated edge-grain over ply top,
so super stable. Need to come up with a good kayak design now, maybe another
hand plane or two. And quite my extra job so I have some boat building time.

In the meantime, my replacement Nordkapp to my older 100 pounder has ensured I
don't take on super-risky paddle escapades (boat is too weak for that)
allowing my family some breathing room not worrying about me so much. If I can
get used to it, who knows, might even make a light-weight stripper - though I
doubt it (light-weight, I mean).

Lots of folks in Victoria are picking up new playboats now - Xcites, Anas's,
Whiskey 16's, etc. I still want to be a one boat man. Yes honey, and a one
woman man too. The sea is enough of a mistress.

Doug Lloyd





  G"Day Dave, Doug and Paddlewise,

  Thanks for the feedback on the Nordkaap, Avocet, Anas Acuta and Aquanaut and
sorry the reply is a bit late. I was down with a seasonal flu, not the swine
variety.

  We were also impressed with he build quality of the boats (haven't seen the
Anas Acuta yet). Once I had sent Dave's link it looked as if the Anas Acuta
was becoming a front runner but on hearing Doug's description of the Nordkaap
and how it required the paddler to take care of themselves, Dee said "Thats
exactly what I need". Of course there's nothing like actually trying a boat
out in challenging conditions. But hearing the feedback was motivating and
interesting. Might even consider getting one of them myself! But then I'd have
to get rid of the Pittarak - sacrilege!

  All the best, PeterO
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