[Paddlewise] Mariner Migration

I've always wanted a Mariner and with the purchase of the Escape, I've 
fulfilled that wish-to a point. I always thought of my self as a Coaster 
person, but I tried my friends Express too, and that seemed promising. 
Even now that I've lost a few pounds maybe the Max. Anyway, I was 
looking for a boat a bit sportier than the Escape. And while I always 
wanted a Mariner, I was contacted by a guy who always wanted an Escape! 
He had talked with Matt in the past, who had told him for his size the 
Escape was his best chance of owning a Mariner. I wasn't dying to let 
the boat go, but I was happy to see it go to someone who would really 
appreciate it. I can say he drove a long way to come give it a test 
drive and he liked how it paddled, so now it's on its way to a new home.
Thank you to Matt for all the great info on the boat. The new owner is a 
Paddlewise person, so has been following all the talk and info as well. 
It does feel like giving up a piece of kayak history.

Mark Sanders
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