kirt...... i live in florida, i have 4 ... yes, 4 sit-on-tops..... one tandem - wilderness (tarpon 130) one fishing - perception 14 feet, and two causal boats Native, Manta Ray's 14 feet... the tandem is 30 inches wide, the others are all 24.... all have advantages (and dis-advantages) .... i would be more than willing to discuss both... but... a couple of questions.... where and by that i mean what state ... you say a SOT is a candidate, but in most other states both air and water temps would make that uncomfortable for some part of the year ..... so if you wish to contact me off the paddlewise list.... we won't bore everybody else with our "chatter" steve In a message dated 12/2/2011 10:06:48 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, kork4_at_cluemail.com writes: Okay I'm not tuned into the starter market. I've gotten a request from a friend for a kid/car friendly starter boat. The person has easy access to fresh water, and may be able to keep the boat(s) lake side. Does anyone have a suggestion for starter boats - sit on tops are good candidates. The ocean is a 25 minute drive, and they are likely to expand into open water. I expect this to be the usual 1 to 2 hours at a time paddler. He initially asked about a boat with a 31" beam - which just sent shudders of dread through my system.... thanks, Kirk -- Kirk Olsen *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Dec 02 2011 - 07:31:49 PST
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