04-05-2007, 10:09 PM
[cool][#0000ff]The pics definitely help get a better idea of what you have. My first assessment is that you got a reasonably good craft for your investment. There are many that sell for more that are not as well made as this one appears to be.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In that price range, you cannot expect to get urethane air chambers or other "high end" bells and whistles. But, it does look like you got something that will be comfortable (high back rest) and which has essentially enough pockets and D rings.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As most of us seem to agree, you should keep it and make some meaningful trips in it. However, as most of us also advise, you might want to leave the tackle behind on the shakedown cruise. Get the feel first and learn how to maneuver both in calm water and under breezy conditions. Once you have a level of comfort and confidence, you can concentrate on fishing rather than navigation.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Be sure to provide a review and evaluation after you have it on the water. If you want to make some extra money, bring along a friend or family member with a video camera. Some of us could qualify for prizes on our first launches.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In that price range, you cannot expect to get urethane air chambers or other "high end" bells and whistles. But, it does look like you got something that will be comfortable (high back rest) and which has essentially enough pockets and D rings.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]As most of us seem to agree, you should keep it and make some meaningful trips in it. However, as most of us also advise, you might want to leave the tackle behind on the shakedown cruise. Get the feel first and learn how to maneuver both in calm water and under breezy conditions. Once you have a level of comfort and confidence, you can concentrate on fishing rather than navigation.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Be sure to provide a review and evaluation after you have it on the water. If you want to make some extra money, bring along a friend or family member with a video camera. Some of us could qualify for prizes on our first launches.[/#0000ff]
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