Friday 6 January 2017

I think I perhaps have crossed over ... .

into madness. But I've been lusting over a watercraft for ages now. Granted I was thinking something with sails. Or at least oars. But this'll do for the moment. And I couldn't really pass-up a €20 deal, now could I. Sure I'll be a while before I can launch -if that's what you do with such a thing- and I won't be able to have the dog in it, which is a pity.




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  1. That looks entirely too unstable for my taste - but to each their own. I prefer an aluminum john-boat with a single paddle at this point in life.

    Jessy isn't going to be happy with you.

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    1. Yup,😁, I suspect extremely unstable. And yeah, she's going to be one POed bunny isn't she. Still I expect I'll be able to put something together to keep her nails away from the plastic. We'll see.

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    2. POed is probably an understatement! Just think, though....if she's in there with you, all it's going to take is one quick, wrong move and you'll both be overboard!

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    3. I haven't filled it yet, but I think there's a keel of sorts to the thing. So there would be a bit more stability, if I could get her into it so she stays put. But she's no idiot, there's about as much chance of her doing a surfing doggy thing as a snowball has in the warm place. But I think if I use one of those heavy duty rubberized boot mats it might just work.

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  2. I also expect it might be cold without much insulation between you and the water. I've never had much luck on longevity with anything inflatable so let me know how long it lasts. I would leave your expensive camera back on shore!

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    1. Yes, but there's a cushion so I think there's distance. Plus the day I hope to use it I hope will be hot. And true, I doubt it has much by way of a life.

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  3. I've had a number of kayaks and canoes, but never an inflatable one. I hope it floats for a long time!

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    1. It comes with a 3 year guarantee !!!!!!!!!!!. I suspect if it last 3 days that's as long as it'll go. I must get a lifejacket.

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  4. Ha! All my concerns over essentially a pool float in your cold waters are mentioned above. There are some well-reviewed inflatable kayaks out there, but they aren't 20 bucks. So good luck with that. It'll be fun anyhow! Wear your swimsuit too so you can enjoy the swim! ;)

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    1. My problem has always been one of drift. Where if I bought a quote good unquote inflatable I may as well buy a canoe. For while I'm intrigued with a Kayak, a sea going one, I'm way more interested in relative comfort. Then if I bought a canoe why not just continue the family tradition and build my own Currach, for that's what really tickles my Celtic soul. And more's to the point I can do it too. Build one that is.
      And yep, I've a feeling it's going to be a way of getting dunked. I probably need a tie to keep it from drifting off.

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    2. It's funny as I posted last night I though, "Why doesn't he just build his own!?!?" Great minds, or something. :)
      I've sea kayaked a few times in Hawaii. It was fantastic, but I'm not sure how I would have felt in an inflatable one, even a "good" one.
      But a THREE YEAR WARRANTY? That's pretty good. Is the company still in business? That might be a good test before using.

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    3. Yeah, 3 years. But it's plastic how long could it possibly last what between stones rubbing the bottom, to barbed wire slicing it like a lance to the UV rays of the sun given none are going to use the thing on a cold cloudy day now are they. :-)

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  5. I've built both a kayak and canoe out of strips of wood and glue. It is a lot of fun building and even more fun paddling around in them. I think you should build one when your inflatable one stops inflating.

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