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Launching: Great Auk gets wet! *LINK* *Pic*
By:Marcel R. in Portland, OR
Date: 5/4/2003, 6:46 pm

I managed to slip in between torrential downpours today to get my Great Auk in the waters of the Willamette River today. She is stable, responsive and tracks well. I can't wait to get the seat in and really put it through its paces. One benefit of the rain was that I got to check the seals on my hatches. 10 miles of driving in the rain and 30 minutes of paddling and both compartments stayed bone dry. A real testament to Ross Leidy's hatch rigging design.

Regards,

Marcel

Messages In This Thread

Launching: Great Auk gets wet! *LINK* *Pic*
Marcel R. in Portland, OR -- 5/4/2003, 6:46 pm
Looks great in the water!! *NM*
Lennie Hawkins -- 5/5/2003, 12:39 pm
Re: Launching: Great Auk gets wet!
Greg Bridges -- 5/5/2003, 11:09 am
Re: Launching: Great Auk gets wet!
Charles Leach -- 5/4/2003, 9:54 pm