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    ABT replied to the thread Bigger Water Solo.
    I like paddling tandems solo and I think you’re probably right, a loaded down tandem wouldn’t get pushed as much, and with more beam for...
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    ABT reacted to gumpus's post in the thread Bigger Water Solo with Like Like.
    I remember paddling my Peregrine alongside a buddy in an SRT in a big headwind. The SRT could not make forward progress but kept the...
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    ABT reacted to Tryin''s post in the thread Bigger Water Solo with Like Like.
    From the specs, the Prism *seems* to be pretty much just a slightly smaller Encounter. FWIW, I currently plan to run the MR340 in 2027...
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    ABT reacted to riverstrider's post in the thread Bigger Water Solo with Like Like.
    I think most boats will have some level in handling difficulty in a stiff headwind. Something with low freeboard would be best. Even in...
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    ABT reacted to kahel's post in the thread Bigger Water Solo with Like Like.
    That's it! I've also got a kayak paddle with me… and if I have to, I'll turn around in my seat, grab my kayak paddle, and fight my way...
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    ABT reacted to ppine's post in the thread Bigger Water Solo with Like Like.
    It may be an unpopular point of view, but I like a tandem boat for solo with a load on big water. For decades I never owned or even...
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    ABT replied to the thread Photo of the day.
    Snapping turtle coming out of a flooding creek today heading for a pond up the hill.
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    I took an ACA class on the MO river on Saturday and had a great time but the last hour or so we had ~17 mph headwinds. I have several...
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    ABT reacted to Tryin''s post in the thread New Swift Prospector 15 Solo - Specs? with Like Like.
    We definitely have to meet-up to exchange some testing opportunities.
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    Well, sort of. When discussing the build and that it would be set up as a solo, Bill asked if I wanted it pulled in to be better as a...
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    Thanks! I’ve been very happy with it. And I do think you’d like the design. Unfortunately in the Ozarks they don’t stay pristine very...
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    ABT reacted to Tryin''s post in the thread New Swift Prospector 15 Solo - Specs? with Like Like.
    Omigudnes, that boat is gorgeous!
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    ABT reacted to gumpus's post in the thread Swift Cruiser 15.8 with Like Like.
    Well I tried one at Swift Demo Days in Madison yesterday and really really like the boat. It pretty much exceeded my hopes; nice...
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    I agree, the Starfire is worth a shot for @Tryin' And they are awfully purdy no matter the make. Although perhaps still not deep...
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