dan_f Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Thanks to Gene for organizing a pleasant, low-key paddle from Tuck's Point to Kettle Island on Sunday the 16th. A beautiful day with perfect conditions: just enough occasional swell and chop to remind us we weren't on a lake. Fine company with Gene, Judy, and Vadim. Photos at http://danielfabricant.com Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 Nice pics Dan and thanks again for the local marine weather tip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankR Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 What kind of boat does vadim have? It looks like it has a huge cockpit - just what I'm looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Gwynn Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 What kind of boat does vadim have? It looks like it has a huge cockpit - just what I'm looking for. Valley Q-Boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted September 19, 2007 Share Posted September 19, 2007 What kind of boat does vadim have? It looks like it has a huge cockpit - just what I'm looking for. Hi Frank, Vadim's boat is a Valley Q-boat. It's for a medium to large paddler but it's based on the Anas Acuta Have you ever considered the Gulfstream? or Impex Assateague? or Explorer HV ? All are great performing boats designed for a large paddler and have generous sized cockpits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrankR Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Hi Frank, Vadim's boat is a Valley Q-boat. It's for a medium to large paddler but it's based on the Anas Acuta Have you ever considered the Gulfstream? or Impex Assateague? or Explorer HV ? All are great performing boats designed for a large paddler and have generous sized cockpits. I can't sit with my legs out straight for long periods. I need to be able to bring my knees up periodically so I need a relatively large open cockpit. Tried the Explorer HV and it doesn't work. The Assateague is much better. Best fit so far is the 35" long cockpit in the Solstice GT Titan (but I'd prefer a skeg to a rudder). I've tried the Scirroco and it was a torture bed - so that rules out the Gulfstream (its glass cousin). Want to do an on-water trial of the Aquanaut HV (might be better for me than the Q-boat), the Capella 173 and maybe a retrial of the Shadow. Further suggestions welcomed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hopefloats Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Another one you could try might be the P&H Quest...Ross might be able to let you try his someday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 Another one you could try might be the P&H Quest...Ross might be able to let you try his someday... The P&H 173 allows me get lift my legs clear and I can't do that in any other boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted September 20, 2007 Share Posted September 20, 2007 I can't sit with my legs out straight for long periods. I need to be able to bring my knees up periodically so I need a relatively large open cockpit. The new Epic 16X and 18X are redesigned with enormous cockpits which facilitate raising the knees which is the preferred position of those who race. CRK&K has them to demo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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