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Re: We're going to do it!
By:Johnnie McNeely
Date: 2/19/2000, 12:42 am
In Response To: Re: We're going to do it! (Shawn Baker)

> CLC Chesapeake or Chesapeake LT?

> I'd say go with the 16. I'm 6'-6", 185 lb. and the Ches. 17 is even a
> tad "big" for me. Not that I dislike the length, but it handles
> better with more weight; i.e. more of the hull is pushed deeper into the
> water. Unless she plans to do a lot of touring with a lot of gear, I'd go
> with a 16, especially for primarily day-trip use.

> Enjoy!!! Congradulations!! Build her a two seater and go paddle with her. Anyway good luck and have FUN.

Messages In This Thread

We're going to do it!
Cathy -- 2/18/2000, 10:16 pm
Re: We're going to do it!
Charles Cooper -- 2/21/2000, 1:25 pm
Re: 16
lee -- 2/19/2000, 1:19 am
Re: We're going to do it!
Shawn Baker -- 2/18/2000, 11:12 pm
Re: We're going to do it!
Johnnie McNeely -- 2/19/2000, 12:42 am