: I took "Merle" for a little 4-mile paddle late this afternoon, had
: a splendid time. Handling was pretty much as I expected after having spent
: a day in a bud's Wenonah Advantage. I'm very happy with the way she feels
: both at primary, and in secondary, stability; I think this is going to be
: a fun boat.

: I tried something for the first time ever, and that was using a kayak double
: paddle in a canoe. I reckon I'll be carrying that rascal along in case I
: need serious horsepower... at least, for a while. The single paddle just
: feels like, well, half a paddle next to what a double can deliver -- in
: the hands of this as-yet unskilled solo canoeist. The jury's still out on
: how I'll take to "traditional" canoeing, but I'm bound to give
: it a fair whirl.

: The seat was fine at 10" off the floor (high, by most accounts). Made
: switching to a kneeling position a breeze, and kneeling was great fun for
: radically carving and edging turns. I had the gunnels in the water several
: times. Standing up was no problem. Now to get a kneel pad, and install a
: foot brace.

: Finished weight is 33 lbs on the button. It's a little delicate, I can
: already tell, but that's something I'm willing to live with in return for
: sprightly performance and ease of handling off the water. But the
: "floorboard" feels nice and solid; it has one layer each of 6-oz
: and 4-oz inside and outside the football.

: Cheers,
: Kurt Maurer
: League City, Texas

Canoe looks great

Hmm....maybe I should build a canoe....just what I need, another boat

Bill H.