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Skin-on-Frame: Which Sonnet??
By:John Van Buren
Date: 1/1/2008, 11:15 am

Hi!

I am planning on building on of Tom Yost's Sonnets this year. But I would like some advice on which one will best suit my needs.

I am 6 ft tall, weigh in at 200 pounds.

I am an experienced paddler and frequently paddle a ShearWater Blue Fin that is 18 ft long and 21 inches wide. However, in waves greater than 18" I find it tippy and prefer my wider plastic boat.

I use a Greenland paddle.

I do not plan on carrying a significant amount of gear in this boat. I expect to be paddling in inland water ways, lakes and flat water rivers. Thus, I am not planning on being in significant surf with this boat.

I do not currently roll.

Thanks in advance for the advice,
John Van Buren

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Which Sonnet??
John Van Buren -- 1/1/2008, 11:15 am
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John Van Buren -- 1/2/2008, 11:41 am
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matt timbs -- 5/11/2008, 3:13 pm
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John Van Buren -- 5/11/2008, 8:31 pm
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matt timbs -- 5/12/2008, 10:50 pm
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kelly t -- 5/11/2008, 5:11 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Which Sonnet?? *LINK* *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 1/2/2008, 11:02 am
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John Van Buren -- 1/3/2008, 6:46 pm
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Dave Reekie -- 1/3/2008, 7:00 pm
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John Van Buren -- 1/4/2008, 7:13 am
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Tom Yost -- 1/4/2008, 9:20 am
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Bill Hamm -- 1/2/2008, 1:46 am