Re: [Paddlewise] The Kayak Kaboose

I just read through the WCP discussion. Since I actually already *have* a
Telkwa HV (which, surprisingly, doesn't hold all that much more than my
Mariner Express) I already possess enough load carrying capacity for any
trips I'm likely to make. If I want more I use my trusty Grumman canoe. If I
want still more I launch the Muthah-Ship.

The price of the Kaboose is more than my son-in-law paid for his Talkwa (non
HV) in Kevlar (which was $600 and done on a frantic drive to Orcas Island
after Pam found the deal.... someone had bailed on a kayak guide service
business and moved to Leavenworth and wanted to get rid of the Telkwa fast).
I only paid $1k for my Telkwa off craigslist; only $100 more than the
Kaboose *and* I can loan it out to my friends. Or sleep in it if my house
gets repossessed.

I'd love to see a review by someone who has actually towed one of these
things. I have towed Hailey in the F-1 (total of about 100 lbs - 30lb kayak
and 70lb girl - in a 14 foot kayak) and it was no fun for even a couple of
miles on flat water. I'd hate to tow something as short as this loaded with
60 or 80 lbs. Add wind and waves to the mix and I don't wanna be there. But
if someone has and found it manageable it would be nice to know.

Not that I'll buy one... I'll get a Pungo which can be used to stow gear as
well as paddle around Africa.


Craig Jungers
Moses Lake, WA
www.nwkayaking.net



On Thu, Mar 18, 2010 at 10:08 AM, Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com> wrote:

> There is a pretty good discussion of this on WCP, with some give and take
> involving the manufacturer:
> http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=3670
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