Today I sat in a Solstice GT XL for the first time. This boat has a single
mind! It wants to go straight. That is without the rudder. Amazingly a
fast boat and no fear of using my wing paddle to the limit! Very stable.
Now, I have to learn how to roll and turn!

The Capella that I sat in at the store was about two inches longer in the
cockpit area. I was not very comfortable during my test of the demo today.
Boy that is a nicer boat. I think I'll go with the Capella so I have
something to achieve. It is about couple of inches narrower and sits higher
in the water, less stable for this in-experience boater.

Thank you all for giving me directions as to what you think.

See you on the water.



"Peter Kuhn" wrote in message
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The Solstice series from CD are fast and very hard tracking boats. If
you want to go fast and straight, you'll like the Solstice. I paddle a
Solstice GTS high volume and have never found any need to drop the
rudder.

Pete


I finally found two kayaks that I can fit in! I actually sat in both
and
could get in and out easily. The British made P& H Capella
http://www.phseakayaks.com/our-kayaks-capella and Current Designs
Soltice GT
XL http://www.cdkayak.com/kayaks/comps/solsticegtxl.asp .

I'll be trying them next Sunday but want your input before I make a
purchase
decision. I am looking for a relatively fast boat that is sea worthy
for a
230 LBS, 6'5" with a shoe size of 13 can fit in it.