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frayedends
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posted May 16, 2019 06:08 PMHide Post
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Originally posted by trapper189:
$500 each or for both?

At $500 each, I'd look at something Perception has to offer.

At $500 for both, I'd look for used kayaks.


Each. I’ll look. I guess I’m planning on Sit on top now.



These go to eleven.
 
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jimb888
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posted May 16, 2019 08:22 PMHide Post
Why not a canoe Gear fits in better and if you stuff floation in the ends I've seen them easily run class 4 rapids. I have a few Kayaks for the bay, and miss my canoe. NOTE that canoe weight is a thing, the Coleman 17 footers run @ 100 lbs and for some folks that's too much weight. You can get Kevlar from lots of folks (WeNoNah for example) that come in @40 lbs but if you buy new they cost more. Lots more.
 
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frayedends
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posted May 16, 2019 08:35 PMHide Post
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Originally posted by jimb888:
Why not a canoe Gear fits in better and if you stuff floation in the ends I've seen them easily run class 4 rapids. I have a few Kayaks for the bay, and miss my canoe. NOTE that canoe weight is a thing, the Coleman 17 footers run @ 100 lbs and for some folks that's too much weight. You can get Kevlar from lots of folks (WeNoNah for example) that come in @40 lbs but if you buy new they cost more. Lots more.


Gotta get 2 on top of my car. Kayaks fit the bill. My girlfriend wouldn’t want a canoe alone.



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x0225095
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posted May 17, 2019 12:18 AMHide Post
Look for a used Jackson or demo boat at one of your local dealers. Many, including myself, feel more secure in a sit-in. Like many other things in life, quality matters. Stability and performance off jackson boats is excellent. 11-12 foot is a good rec boat length for stability and maneuverability


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