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My wife's 2002 Jetta does not have rain gutter but under the rubber molding of each door there are two round roof rack connectors that the Jetta roof racks attach to. I can take pictures and post them if you would like. -Jason

>dgray@billingtonseakayak.com writes: > >...(Thurs 6/9)...In the morning, there was only one left on >the car. It was taken still wrapped. The deck color is >yellow with black seam and the serial number is glassed >inside, 20127Y0501. The reward is $750 for its recovery and >info on who took it. > >Just spreading the word. This is the second Surge stolen >from Billington in a matter of weeks! I know people like the Surge due it's weight and all. But this is getting out of hand two of the same boat. Do people expect that we won't be on the lookout for someone with a new Surge.

I think the fit of the shadow 100% depends on your body size/shape. For me the shadow is anything but cavernous, I just sqeek into it and very much enjoy the boat. I wouldn't mind if the aft deck was an inch lower but I love the boat. -Jason

A direct link http://www.kokatat.com/instruction2g1.htm From the page "Store your suit with the zipper completely open except the last four inches. This will help alleviate pressure on the sealing elements. Protect the zipper from being folded sharply, creased or crimped. If hanging the suit, use a thick armed hanger, or hang by the waist, like trousers."

Speeking of VA I will be in VA (near DC) for almost two week for trainning. I was thinking of bringing my boat and attempting to find people to go paddling with. Do you know of a website like this for the VA/DC area? Thanks -Jason

If your going for the hearse you will have to trade in your ocean boat for a WW or surf boat then you should be able to fit it. If are not looking to make that conversion and are keeping your ocean boat you will need one of the ultra stretched Suburban, Hummer or the like to fit your ocean boat into it. I don't think that the ultra stretched vehicle will help your parking I am afraid. As for the speed of the hearse I think that there are upgrades that can be done. Even with the upgrades I don't know if it will ever be a good drag racing and yak hauling device but it should fit a ww boat or two. -Jason

I would be a little skeptical regarding the JIS-7 on these, there was an issue earlier this year with West Marine radios not being up to JIS-7 standards thus they were giving dry bags or allowing returns/refunds if you have one. -Jason

Thank you very much, the link you provided works! There search page doesn't bring up your link, I guess they like providing people the link to the $91 version. I have one on order now. Thanks -Jason

I also just checked, as I am in need of one. I had the same results as Brian. Is there a diffrent link that we should check? http://www.atafa.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv...duct_Code=70P-M Thanks -Jason

>BTW, here are some pics of the Trickster in small surf, >courtesy of the those crazy and wild Gwynn Bros. > >http://www.kayakpics.com/gallery/isabel > >You're welcomed to use the Trickster for awhile to do more >white water and to try some surfing with it. (If anyone is >wondering, no, my Trickster is not for sale as it is my >"guest boat" for folks wanting to try white water or surf). >As you can see, I ride pretty high in it. Means it'll be a >good river runner for you (but a lousy "playboat" for the >higher volume that helps make it a good river runner). > >sing > >PS. If any one, medium/large size, is looking for WW/Surf >(compromise) boat, there is a Prankster on sale for $200 on >the NPMB site. The Prankster is a higher volume version of >the Trickster. If you want my limited insight about the >plus and minus of this boat for white water and/or surf, >email me. Sing would this boat fit me or do you have another recommendation for a WW/Surf boat that might fit me? I was looking at a Pyranha H3 255 but I don't know how it would do in the surf and out of the box I have issues with the guides that connect the back rest adjusters from front of the combing to the back rest, they cut into my legs. Thanks -Jason

>Paula: You're about Sing's size, so I bet he would have some >good recommendations for you. For surfing ideally you want a >flat bottom without a lot of rocker, and hard rails at the >stern. A couple ideas for you would be the Riot Trickster or >the Pyranha Inazone 212: > >http://playak.com/kayaks.php?id2=92&id=136 > >Another idea: The Savage Maniac. One just sold on eBay for >$150, just two hours from Boston: > >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...me=STRK:MEWA:IT Along with Ebay there are also a few boats up on craigslist too. http://boston.craigslist.org/cgi-bin/searc...y=kayak&cat=sss http://boston.craigslist.org/spo/66113242.html -Jason

Now that ME started the ball rolling how many hours/days will it be before MA, RI, CT etc starts requiring a stickers? I can see our boats having a collage of stickers just such as you would see on a tractor trailers. This just sets a bad precedence. and a short sighted one to boot. -Jason

Pablo sent me an e-mail about an hour ago regarding launching from the Quincy/Boston area. Based on Pablo's email I had proposed City Point Beach to launch.from, does that work for you?

is anyone have a trip planned for tomorrow? I'd love to join if there's room. Thanks, -Jason

Christopher I would be very intrested in the extra pool time. Thanks -Jason

I was wondering if anybody is planning a Presidents' day paddle? I now have my dry suit and would like to get back out on the water. Please let me know if you up for another paddler. Thanks -Jason

What happens if you let the phone get cold and put a warm battery in it? You can test this at home with leaving the phone in the freezer and the battery on the counter. And if that works you can do the inverse to test a warm phone and a cold battery. -Jason

>>..."Approximately 4,000 licensed Maine guides". >> >>At $82.00 each that's a nice piece of change (about >>$300-$400m annually). > >$82 times 4000 is $328,000 and while none of us would turn >down such a check it isn't alot of money in a state budget. The other question is what did it cost the state to earn the $328,000? I am sure the net will be much less.

Base on your response I guess I will have to look at one of the other hoods listed in the thread. Thanks -Jason

>Someone posted about a good neoprene hood for winter >paddling last winter, but I can't find the reference. I >would appreciate any input... > >Dan >Aquanaut, >Traffic Yellow over white I am not sure about the post, but this is the hood that I am looking to order: http://www.leisurepro.com/Catalog.aspx?op=...ext=980&Filter= -Jason

I tend to agree Kayaks should be bound by the same rulese as other boats. The question is should the other boaters be required to use PFD's or should the kayak rules be relaxed. -Jason

I was thinking of getting a foot pump installed as my boat is being built, I currently have a Nigel Foster Shadow on order http://www.fosterkayaks.com/Product_Shadow.htm (Made by Seaward). While making the boat Seaward will install the front bulkhead based my leg length + the pump depth. They will install the pump to suck the water off from the floor and discharge though the deck. Beside the pump will be built out with close cell foam for my foot rests. The pump that they use is a Bosworth Guzzler 400 with a soft return spring and a Direct action lever. http://thebosworthco.com/pumps_3.htm As part of my research I found that parts of Australia require hands free pumps http://www.jervisbaykayaks.com/PUMPS_JBK%2...MP%20SYSTEM.htm I do realize that this will effect any possible resale value since the boat will be custom sized for me. As I don't plan on parting with the boat this won't effect my decision. I have heard some comment that people have heard (2nd hand) that the pump adversely effects the balance of the boat or that they tend to leak. But on the other hand I have seen some positive reviews of foot pumps. Thus I am not sure if I should have it installed or not. http://www.seakayakermag.com/2003/03Feb/pump01.htm http://www.loup-garou.net/pump.html Thanks in advance -Jason

I would like to join part or all of the trip. Please count me in. Thanks -Jason

I very much like how you protected the red boat, you have quite a few good Idea's I am going to definetly copy your "Paddle Re-entry protection" http://community.webshots.com/photo/74165007/209435033zjFdNO Thanks -Jason

I have been looking at different options of ways to make my boat more visible, (Once it makes it down from CA intact but thats for another day). In my searches I have found a few different location with different products to make my boat more viable. http://www.identi-tape.com/hi-intensity.htm http://www.peak.org/~moco/ or more specifically the conspicuity tape http://www.peak.org/~moco/conspicuity.html My ideal would be to find something that is very reflective and also glows in the dark like a remote control or clock dial. -Jason