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Strip: 2nd Boat Recommendations
By:Jay Thomas
Date: 9/14/2003, 9:23 pm

I am looking for recommendations for a second project. First was a Great Auk. I am really loving the boat....It looks like my wife likes it too! I think I am going to give it to her.

I am currently looking the Night Heron, Expedition Single, Redfish King but my mind is way open.

Most of my trips are the day variety although 2-3 day excursion are not out of future plans. Most current trips consist of 2-4 hour coastal fitness paddles in open ocean. I like all conditions. Slick calm is nice if it is early in the morning but afternoon jaunts in "Victory at Sea" conditions with a little Wagner in the background are also fun and a regular part of planned outings. Paddler specs: 6'2" - 205lbs - size 12 feet. Not a roller yet but am getting close.

I love my G.A....my wife says she will let me borrow it.

Thanks much,

Jay