: I have a Coho and an AT 17. I love both boats and it is great to have one of each. They behave differently and each has its strong points. The tern is lively and easy to lean and carve tight turns. The coho tracks like a train and goes a bit faster. I think the Coho has more room overall but both have plenty of foot room. I feel like the Coho has more initial stability and is easier to get in and out of from a dock. I have found that this is more subjective than you might think as others have just the opposite experience in stability feel.

If you have the opportunity to get to Port Townsend you can test paddle their boats to your hearts content.

Mike

I just finished an Arctic Tern 14. I love the boat, but my size 11 feet are a
: bit if a squeeze. My sons (10 & 13) would like to share the boat while
: I make a new one.

: OK - question - will the extra inch in depth in the Coho, or Tern 17 be
: enough for my feet or do I need to go to the Tern High to get 2 1/2 inches
: more?

: On the Tern vs. the Coho, I love the Tern 14 but would like to try the Coho
: to have a faster boat and a multi-chine to go with the Tern. It is kind of
: nice to have variety.

: I have to enter the Kayak from a fixed dock in tidal waters. The Tern is
: stable enough to make that fun but possible. Will the Coho make this wet
: and impossible?

: Maybe even the Osprey?