C-Forum

... "if wet booties start troubling me, I may look to different hobbies."

Hobbies are optional. Boating ain't.[/b][/i]

The Tarantula idea looks like a plan. Thanks.

Larry don't dry his booties? Whew, what a funk that must be.

But seriously. Is there a chance you'd sell your Ocoee that needs hull repair?
Vince

Lets hear some ideas on bootie drying. Not the one you're born with...the ones you wear boating.
Paddle More.
Georeference less.

If you want to stay with a big boat you might consider a Mad River ME. No longer made in Royalex but is made in Kevlar by Millbrook Boats in NH. Some of the Mohawk boats are coming on strong also; the Viper is a good step up for you as would be the Probe (Probe not quite so much)

Steevaroo, You've got a deal. I have a fully outfitted Mad River Duck Hunter I'll swap for either of your boats. Man-o-man; what a friend.
Your new bestest friend, Zappaddles

I thought the Ocoee was a more advanced boat. What do you paddle now? An Ocoee would likely be out of my price range.

He's about 5'8" and 160 or so lbs. Definitely want an open boat.

Typical SE US river running up to low level class 3 (for now) is what he''ll be running. I'm a class three low level class 4 boater and assume I'll be the one he goes with (for now).

Looking for a good advanced beginner ww boat as a gift. As the recepient is young, smart, atheletic, has incredible balance (former gymnast) and already paddles an Explorer I believe the learning curve will be very short for him so I don't want to start him off in a true beginners boat. I have a lin...

Looking for a good advanced beginner ww boat as a gift. As the recepient is young, smart, atheletic, has incredible balance (former gymnast) and already paddles an Explorer I believe the learning curve will be very short for him so I don't want to start him off in a true beginners boat. I have a lin...

I have a set of Sunburst 1 aluminum gunnels that are in very good condition. Price is $100. They're in Dahlonega Ga.

The guilt will always be there.

Just in case some of the ww boaters also like to tinker with fw boats I thought I'd post this: I have some straight 20' ash lumber suitable for gunnels. PM me if you need any or know of someone who does.

Any body near Charlotte NC who might know of a stolen Wenonah Sundowner there is one on Charlotte craigslist posted for $225 in Rock Hill (SC?). Sounds like too good a price to be legitimate.