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Charlie2

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 4:47 am
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I'm looking to by an open. I'd like something that I can solo or
double, touring and rivers up to easy III. Basically, I want it all.
The OT Discovery Scout seems to be a reasonable fit, any comments or
alternative suggestions?

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riverman

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2004 6:23 pm
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"Charlie" wrote in message

 > I'm looking to by an open. I'd like something that I can solo or
 > double, touring and rivers up to easy III. Basically, I want it all.
 > The OT Discovery Scout seems to be a reasonable fit, any comments or
 > alternative suggestions?

Mad River Explorer, 16 footer. Best overall boat in the world, IMHO.

--riverman

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peter17

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 12:35 am
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riverman wrote:


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  >>I'm looking to by an open. I'd like something that I can solo or
  >>double, touring and rivers up to easy III. Basically, I want it all.
  >>The OT Discovery Scout seems to be a reasonable fit, any comments or
  >>alternative suggestions?
 >
 >
 > Mad River Explorer, 16 footer. Best overall boat in the world, IMHO.
 >
 > --riverman

I have an Explorer 15, great all-rounder, great solo, big enough for 2,
(but not with camping gear or kids), faultless handling, very light,
easy to get on and off the car on your own. Don't go for wood gunwales
like I did, I'm always terrified of damaging them.
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Alex McGruer

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2004 10:28 pm
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urchaidh RemoveThis @yahoo.co.uk (Charlie) wrote in message ...
 > I'm looking to by an open. I'd like something that I can solo or
 > double, touring and rivers up to easy III. Basically, I want it all.
 > The OT Discovery Scout seems to be a reasonable fit, any comments or
 > alternative suggestions?

A couple of firms make a boat called the prospector. They have
simmilar lines .
They range from 14.5 feet to 16.5 feet. I had a Chestnut. Chestnut are
now gone but the basic design with good freeboard , good rocker and
nice lines is easy to solo. Bill Mason was fond of them too. I would
look at them first. Weight varies with material and size.
I think everyone has a crack at the Prospector.
I was so taken with it I tried to build a stripper along the
prospector lines. It worked out well.
I am more into kayaking now so have not kept up with recent offerings.
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Martin Edwards

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Jun 12, 2004 2:32 am
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I've just finished a stitch & tape 16 foot prospector based (loosely) on
selway fischer plans Very straight forward build and even using an extra
layer of resin & Glass it still came in under £200. Hoping to get the
chance to get it on water in the next week or so. Will let you know........
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Alex McGruer

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Jun 13, 2004 4:40 pm
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"Martin Edwards" wrote in message ...
 > I've just finished a stitch & tape 16 foot prospector based (loosely) on
 > selway fischer plans Very straight forward build and even using an extra
 > layer of resin & Glass it still came in under £200. Hoping to get the
 > chance to get it on water in the next week or so. Will let you know........

Excellent, I have never heard of one done with stitch and glue before.
Mine was a stripper and I took considreable license from the given
plans. It worked out well though.
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Martin Edwards

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2004 10:59 pm
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it floats! 16 ft stitch & tape prospector tracks really well, and while it
did let in a little water, I was able to spot where & so next time out it'll
be fine. If you want to be the centre of attention, take out a home made
boat! I was virtually mugged by kayakers, pedestrians & even some police
officers who all wanted a wee look. 18 hours work & a total cost of about
£160 + the plans so £200 all told. You can't go wrong at that!
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