09-23-2011, 04:57 PM
[quote catfish-logic] They are bladderless. Do they have a thick enough PVC so you feel safe? I have always hated the thickness of these $1000 crafts and find the $500 inflatables from China to be better and have a thicker hull too.
So does it track very smoothly across the water? How does it fair for using the oars?[/quote]
[cool][#0000ff]My opinion is that I feel far safer in the Renegade than in my Fat Cat...even with the urethane bladder. The PVC shell is thick and tough...and capable of handling rough water and bouncing off rocks. I don't plan to do any of that. And the bulk and weight are not a major problem. The whole craft folds down or rolls up into a compact space. But, opinions are always subjective and are personal to the opinionee.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The Renegade does track well with fin power. And it rows easily with the short oars and the rack and pinion oar attachment setup. I wouldn't want to have to compete in a rowing competition with one but definitely good enough to get you from point A to point B in good time...and with a minimum of pulling. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It was calm all morning yesterday so I didn't have a chance to judge how it handled in a breeze. It has a higher profile than my Fat Cat so I anticipate that much of a breeze will make it more difficult to hold position on a honey hole. It is a two sided coin. The rocker design lets the craft rest flat on the water, with little drag when kicking or rowing. But that same feature will make it more subject to being pushed around by zephyrs. However, when the wind comes up enough that I can't fish my finesse style of light tackle fishing I am outta there. And I can get back to my vehicle faster with the motor going.[/#0000ff]
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So does it track very smoothly across the water? How does it fair for using the oars?[/quote]
[cool][#0000ff]My opinion is that I feel far safer in the Renegade than in my Fat Cat...even with the urethane bladder. The PVC shell is thick and tough...and capable of handling rough water and bouncing off rocks. I don't plan to do any of that. And the bulk and weight are not a major problem. The whole craft folds down or rolls up into a compact space. But, opinions are always subjective and are personal to the opinionee.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The Renegade does track well with fin power. And it rows easily with the short oars and the rack and pinion oar attachment setup. I wouldn't want to have to compete in a rowing competition with one but definitely good enough to get you from point A to point B in good time...and with a minimum of pulling. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It was calm all morning yesterday so I didn't have a chance to judge how it handled in a breeze. It has a higher profile than my Fat Cat so I anticipate that much of a breeze will make it more difficult to hold position on a honey hole. It is a two sided coin. The rocker design lets the craft rest flat on the water, with little drag when kicking or rowing. But that same feature will make it more subject to being pushed around by zephyrs. However, when the wind comes up enough that I can't fish my finesse style of light tackle fishing I am outta there. And I can get back to my vehicle faster with the motor going.[/#0000ff]
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