I am considering purchase of an inflatable kayak. I don't have room to store rigid kayaks in addition to dingy and all other toys. Has anyone had experience with these kayaks? Any recommendations? Thanks Chet DeFever 49 CPMY, Cygnet Daytona Beach

3 or 4 years ago, I bought a 13' regular kayak for 1000$. Almost never used it, too much trouble to carry on top of car and no room for it aboard the boat. Then I discovered Advanced Elements and I bought the 400$ Advanced Frame (one person). So much fun ! At the shop, about performance, "they" told me I would see a huge difference with a fiberglass model, but I don't. This little thing runs fast and straight. The external envelope is extremely strong, the kayak is comfortable and stable in the water. It won't sink, even full of water. And it's easy to bring it back aboard. No scratch, no bumps. That said, I'm not a long distance kayaker. I don't think I've done more than 3 or 4 miles in a row. But I enjoyed every second of it. Bryan > I am considering purchase of an inflatable kayak. I don't have room to store > rigid kayaks in addition to dingy and all other toys. > > Has anyone had experience with these kayaks? Any recommendations? > > Thanks > > Chet > > DeFever 49 CPMY, Cygnet > Daytona Beach > _______________________________________________ > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers-and-trawlering > > To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options (get password, change email > address, etc) go to: > http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/options/trawlers-and-trawlering > > Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World > Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

Chet wrote: I am considering purchase of an inflatable kayak. I don't have room to store rigid kayaks in addition to dingy and all other toys. Has anyone had experience with these kayaks? Any recommendations? Reply: There are some terrific inflatable kayaks out there that actually paddle very well. The rigid frame and skin style was a big improvement for inflatables and beats the heck out of the old folding boats for durability. There is always the statement that it "depends on what you want to do with it." But, this is very true. For the mother of all kayak info and reviews check out www.paddling.net I agree with Bryan, Advance Elements makes some nice boats. Look at http://www.paddling.net/buyersguide/showBoat.html?boatID=1904&boattype=Kayak s Full disclosure: We advertise our kayak mothership tours on paddling.net. Eric Thoman Abyssinia