C-Dory / Radar / Kayak ... your thoughts please.

Jeff and Julie · Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2006 5:40 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info on the inflatables.
Ron, Those Soar canoes sure look nice but they are out of our price range.
I think I may check out those Sea Eagles. We are not set on any one type ie: canoe or dinghy style. They are also building a Sportsmans Warehouse near us so maybe they will have some good grand opening specials!! One can only hope!

Julie

smittypaddler · Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 6:50 pm Post subject:

I use an Innova Safari inflatable. Weighs about 30 pounds, packs in a backpack, and inflates in 5 minutes. The only thiing I don't like is the air pump must be bought separately, and it's a one-size-fits-all, will little hose add-ons for various size openings; you lose the little add-on, the pump is useless.

Zydecomo · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 12:55 pm Post subject: Aire Tom Cat inflatable

We just got an Aire "Tom Cat" inflatable kayak for our TC24. ( I guess we just like Tom Cats?) I havent had a chance to put it in the water yet but the write ups on it are good. I inflate it with a foot pump or the exhaust on my hand vac. 3 weeks and we'll put the boat in if it dosen't snow!
Phil

Forty Two · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 10:38 pm Post subject:

I recommend putting the radar on an arch and sliding the dingy beneath the arch. Works for me - plus I get rocket launchers on the arch.

Anita Marie · Posted: Wed Apr 05, 2006 11:19 pm Post subject:

We have been using an 11' Hyside Padillac Hyside Padillac for a few years. It is very stable and made of Hypolon which was a must for me. It is very tough and paddles well.