[Rhodes22-list] Kayaks Revisited

[Wally Buck]

I really didn't need a motorized tender although if we ever do some coastal 
cruising I would look into getting one. Hopefully this will fit the need. If 
it doesn't work as a tender I know it will be fun in some of the local 
rivers. I am trying to get a friend to go to the Obed River this Sunday 
(Saturday I am sailing). It is a beautiful river with the Federal "Wild and 
Scenic" designation. It is rated 2 - 4 and has bluffs of several hundred 
feet on each side. I will let you know how it goes. It does seem to be very 
well made.

Wally


>From: "Mark Kaynor" <mark@kaynor.org>
>Reply-To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Kayaks Revisited
>Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2002 14:33:27 -0500
>
>Wally,
>
>We looked at the Sea Eagle kayaks last year when we were looking for a
>tender. We ended up settling on a hard-tail inflatable, primarily because 
>1)
>we both have back problems, and 2) wanted the option to use a motor. We 
>used
>to white water canoe on the New and it's tributaries, but just can't spend
>that much time that low in a boat anymore. We decided that sitting higher 
>on
>the seats or sides of the inflatable would be easier on us. I think if it
>hadn't been for our backs, though, we would likely have considered the Sea
>Eagle more seriously. I'll be interested to hear how it works for you.
>
>Mark Kaynor
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Wally Buck" <tnrhodey@hotmail.com>
>To: <rhodes22-list@rhodes22.org>
>Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 2:30 PM
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Kayaks Revisited
>
>
> > I have been trying to find an easy to use tender to visit some of the 
>many
> > creeks and islands along the TN River. I was looking for something that
> > could hold two people, plus gear, self bail, light weight, and stable. 
>If
>I
> > could use it for light white water and beach use even better.
> >
> > I considered tandem hard kayaks but I didn't think they were stable 
>enough
> > for easy entry, especially for my wife. Plus they were not self bailing. 
>I
> > also considered a sit on top but figured they would only be good in warm
> > weather, too wet. and not good for white water.
> >
> > I wound up buying a used inflatable locally that is basically brand new
>and
> > was a great deal (cheap). It is made of 1000 Denier, rated for 750 
>pounds,
> > stable, self bailing, and rated up to class 4 whitewater. It came with a
> > foot pump, two nice paddles, splash guards, thigh straps, and seats. It
> > pumps up in about 10 minutes with the foot pump, deflates very quick as
> > well. Supposedly a $800 package new.
> >
> > http://www.seaeagle.com/canoes/380x.asp#
> >
> > I know it won't track as well as a hard kayak but we are not going long
> > distances. I took it out on my lunch break for a quick test, no leaks.
> > Hopefully it will serve me well.
> >
> > Wally
> >
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