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Re: New to this........weight issues
By:Byron
Date: 4/18/2001, 3:00 pm
In Response To: New to this........weight issues (MIchael P Snow)

I can't comment on any of the strip built boats, but do have some experience with the S&G models from Chesapeake Light Craft. My "little" brother (who is about 6'2" and 260 lbs.) simply could not fit in my rotomolded Necky Looksha; however, he had little trouble fitting into and comfortably paddling my CLC 17. I would think the CLC 18 might be an even better choice if you're interested in more leisurely crusing AND carrying some gear. (In my limited experience, the regular CLC boats tend to be fairly high volume compared with other builder's models.)

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New to this........weight issues
MIchael P Snow -- 4/17/2001, 9:19 pm
Spring Run
Dale Frolander -- 4/18/2001, 9:36 pm
Re: New to this........weight issues
Dave Seales -- 4/18/2001, 6:06 pm
Re: New to this........weight issues
Val Wann -- 4/18/2001, 3:11 pm
Re: New to this........weight issues
MIchael P Snow -- 4/18/2001, 5:30 pm
It is research time.
Paul G. Jacobson -- 4/18/2001, 10:52 pm
Re: It is research time.
Geo. Cushing -- 4/20/2001, 8:03 pm
Re: New to this........weight issues
Shawn Baker -- 4/18/2001, 7:51 pm
Re: Michael, You're going to be a fine boatbuilder
Grant Goltz -- 4/18/2001, 5:56 pm
Re: New to this........weight issues
Byron -- 4/18/2001, 3:00 pm
Re: New to this........weight issues
Jim -- 4/18/2001, 1:20 pm
Re: Dif'rent strokes for different folks
Shawn Baker -- 4/18/2001, 4:48 pm
Re: New to this........weight issues
Shawn Baker -- 4/18/2001, 1:19 pm
Re: New to this........weight issues
Lee Gardner -- 4/18/2001, 10:46 am
Wes Boyd's Kayaking for Big Guys (And Gals) page
tony b -- 4/18/2001, 10:43 am
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pablo -- 4/18/2001, 12:30 pm
Re:testing, testing do we have sound?OT
Lee Gardner -- 4/18/2001, 1:33 pm
Re: Not Cool, be constructive *NM*
Ben Staley -- 4/18/2001, 1:03 pm
Re: New to this........weight issues
Mitch Isoe -- 4/17/2001, 9:39 pm
Re: New to this........weight issues
MIchael P Snow -- 4/17/2001, 9:58 pm
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Dale Frolander -- 4/18/2001, 1:04 am