Kayak Purchased delima

NoBozo · 08-03-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jrc

Thinner and longer kayaks go faster and cover more distance, wider ones are more stable but take more effort to paddle.

Bingo: I am basically lazy and paddling a wide kayak is just way too much trouble. NB

Newbiesaukee · 08-03-2010, 04:37 PM

We have a Native Marvel 14.4 tandem. It does feel quite stable and is comfortable....a real plus. We use it for relatively short rides in the quieter areas on Winni. But I agree that discussing with an expert and trying them out is important. The paddle also can make a difference.

Belmont Resident · 08-03-2010, 04:47 PM

I have an old town loon 12 foot. I like it because the back seat will slide forward making it much easier if it is only used by one.
Of course I've not used it in years but before I brought it to our place in Maine I used it on the lake in some really rough conditions and it was a blast.
May I suggect buying it in a color that can be seen. Refering to discussions about kayaks not being seen in rough water out on the lake.

fatlazyless · 08-03-2010, 05:56 PM

Ya know the kayak & hottub store in Meredith, across from the Volvo dealer, has these red aprox 12' (just a guess) kayaks, that are powered by a 25hp Honda inboard style motor. Kinda resembles a human torpedo or something! Have not seen one in action. but that seems like a huge powerfull engine..........Banzai!

jrc · 08-03-2010, 07:35 PM

I think I saw on of those powwered kayaks on Sunday nears Governer's island bridge.

It was red and moving like a torpedo. Definitely did a double take.

08-03-2010, 04:47 PM	#3
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	old town I have an old town loon 12 foot. I like it because the back seat will slide forward making it much easier if it is only used by one. Of course I've not used it in years but before I brought it to our place in Maine I used it on the lake in some really rough conditions and it was a blast. May I suggect buying it in a color that can be seen. Refering to discussions about kayaks not being seen in rough water out on the lake.

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08-03-2010, 04:37 PM	#2
Newbiesaukee Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Coral Gables, winter; Long Island, summer Posts: 1,361 Thanks: 959 Thanked 575 Times in 300 Posts	We have a Native Marvel 14.4 tandem. It does feel quite stable and is comfortable....a real plus. We use it for relatively short rides in the quieter areas on Winni. But I agree that discussing with an expert and trying them out is important. The paddle also can make a difference.

08-03-2010, 05:56 PM	#4
fatlazyless Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 8,852 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 303 Thanked 1,036 Times in 755 Posts	Ya know the kayak & hottub store in Meredith, across from the Volvo dealer, has these red aprox 12' (just a guess) kayaks, that are powered by a 25hp Honda inboard style motor. Kinda resembles a human torpedo or something! Have not seen one in action. but that seems like a huge powerfull engine..........Banzai!

08-03-2010, 07:35 PM	#5
jrc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,689 Thanks: 33 Thanked 439 Times in 249 Posts	I think I saw on of those powwered kayaks on Sunday nears Governer's island bridge. It was red and moving like a torpedo. Definitely did a double take.