Back in September when we were at Upper Lake, Katherine wanted to take a boat out on the lake, paddle around, have a good time. They had rentals at the resort, but we just couldn’t justify $40.00 an hour, minimum 3 hours, to rent one.
Since then I’ve been trying to figure out a way to get us a
kayak, but one of the problems was putting a hard one on the truck pulling the
trailer. The other problem with a hard one is: have you looked at the price of
a two person kayak? I’d have to take out a second on the house just to purchase
it.
So we decided on the Sea Eagle 370 Pro inflatable. Comes in
a bag (in the picture), inflates in 8 – 10 minutes and was around $340.00. Add
a PFD for Katherine (I have one) and you’re looking at just under $500.00 for
paddling around the lakes next summer.
Now the question would be, where to get $500.00. We have a
couple WWII “souvenir’s” that Katherine’s Step Father had. One was a .38 pistol
he carried and the other was an Nazi SS dress dagger. I called a collector and
he came over to look at them. Didn’t want the pistol, but offered me $500.00
for the knife.
And so goes the kayak.
Looks like it will be a lot of fun. Can't wait to see how it goes and your pictures of it once you get it.
ReplyDeleteHey Mark, $320 at Amazon! I just saved you $20, that must get me at least one free ride on the yak, right? lol
ReplyDeleteNo, I got it at Amazon. Nice try though.
DeleteI just realized you said you already bought it... you could have saved a 20 had you gone with Amazon, lol
ReplyDeleteI'll be watching with interest Mark. Looks like a great alternative.
ReplyDeleteLooking good. Great way to get the needed funds for its purchase.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a fun little boat! I'm with you on the price of those hard kayaks , seems totally unrealistic for what you get.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading about it's maiden voyage! Congrats, on the new vessel!
ReplyDeleteAs one who's interested in messin' about in little boats and not yet certain on what is both affordable and reliable, I'm looking into this inflatable as a way to set sail. Thanks for the suggestion.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to hear of your paddling adventures, or misadventures as the case may be Mark.
ReplyDeleteAfter thinking about this for a while, I think you should have a "name it" contest.
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