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mgarr682



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 9:15 am    Post subject: Dinghy ideas Reply with quote

I came across this today, a couple of interesting and light weight dinghy ideas.

http://weburbanist.com/2012/12/29/clear-sailing-cleverly-transparent-canoes-kayaks/
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

That's very cool... The kayak version weighs only 26 pounds and folds into a backpack size! Despite these positives, I suspect the $4,000 price tag might put off a few folks, including me.

Rob
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

RobMcClain wrote:
That's very cool... The kayak version weighs only 26 pounds and folds into a backpack size! Despite these positives, I suspect the $4,000 price tag might put off a few folks, including me.

Rob

The canoe is "only" $1650 with shipping. It might be fun for fishing in calm waters. Their inflatable kyaks with clear windows in the floor were $449 and $549 for one and two person versions (but that's for PVC boats).

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PostPosted: Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I paddled the transparent kayak years ago and it handled better than an inflatable but it should for the type. I don't remember a price at the time but I do recall thinking the clear hull material would not do well in our NW coastal environment. In a soft sandy region it would last more than one botched landing.
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For that price the hot girl better come with it. M will understand....it was a "package deal"....






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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 7:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

localboy wrote:
For that price the hot girl better come with it. M will understand....it was a "package deal"....
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Good luck with that! Let us know when you get back from the urgent care place! Cry Mr. Green

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PostPosted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 8:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Captains Cat wrote:
localboy wrote:
For that price the hot girl better come with it. M will understand....it was a "package deal"....
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Good luck with that! Let us know when you get back from the urgent care place! Cry Mr. Green

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Especially when questioned about it and you say, "I don't want some hot girl, Honey, I want you!" Twisted Evil
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Hey Jim, did the Blonde tell you that you could have that Trophy Wife?

Sally did! She said she'd mount her head on the wall above my urn!! Cry

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Captains Cat wrote:
localboy wrote:
For that price the hot girl better come with it. M will understand....it was a "package deal"....
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Good luck with that! Let us know when you get back from the urgent care place! Cry Mr. Green

Charlie


I hear you. The only "other woman" I could get a pass on is Jennifer Anniston. M said "Sure...if you ever have a chance w/ her, you have my permission."...fully knowig THAT would never happen. Laughing
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