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Re: Chesapeake 17 vs. 17LT
By:George F. Johnson
Date: 3/28/2001, 7:38 pm
In Response To: Chesapeake 17 vs. 17LT (Adam Darack)

Looks like you've got lots of votes for the LT and I'll second that, but with one caveat. Make sure your feet fit. I built a 16LT for my SO and I really like the lower profile and flatter rear deck. Unless you need lots of room for gear, it's the way to go. At 6', 140 lbs. I am quite comfortable in the 16 except for my size 11 1/2 feet. An extra couple inches of deck height would sure be nice.

George F. Johnson

Messages In This Thread

Chesapeake 17 vs. 17LT
Adam Darack -- 3/28/2001, 1:59 pm
Re: Chesapeake 17 vs. 17LT
Tim Smith -- 3/28/2001, 8:51 pm
Re: Chesapeake 17 vs. 17LT
Byron -- 3/29/2001, 11:45 am
Re: Chesapeake 17 vs. 17LT
George F. Johnson -- 3/28/2001, 7:38 pm
Foot room
Sam McFadden -- 3/28/2001, 8:01 pm
Re: Another vote for Chesapeake 17LT
WesT -- 3/28/2001, 6:19 pm
Re: Chesapeake 17 vs. 17LT
Lee Gardner -- 3/28/2001, 6:17 pm
17LT
Sam McFadden -- 3/28/2001, 3:57 pm
Re: 17LT
Adam Darack -- 3/28/2001, 5:01 pm
Re: 17LT
Frank Monikowski -- 3/30/2001, 7:42 pm
Re: 17LT
Ray -- 3/29/2001, 12:38 pm
Re: Chesapeake 17 vs. 17LT
Ronnie Earhart -- 3/28/2001, 3:32 pm
Go with the 17LT
Ed K. -- 3/28/2001, 3:14 pm
Re: Go with the 17LT
Chet -- 3/30/2001, 3:02 pm