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(Vee) wrote in
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I am buying my first kayak but have been renting and demoing for a
couple of years. I have narrowed my choices to 3 similar boats. I am
very interested in hearing from those that own or have used these
boats for a period of time.
The boats are VCP Skerray RMX, CD Sirocco, and P&H Cappella 166 RM.

The first two at least a designed for a somewhat larger paddler. I've had a
standard size glass VCP Skerray for about seven years and love it. It's very
manoeverable but not exactly a slug for a 17' boat.

I would also like owner feedback on a Walden Passage, unrelated to the
above boats. Interested for general fooling around usage in addition
to one of the above. Thanks!

While I don't own a Passage I've paddled one on several occasions including
a two day trip down the Delaware river which included a legitimate class II
rapid. The boat belonged to my bosses boss (she was paddling a Passage
two). She doesn't have a great deal of experience and just raves about how
perfect the Passage is for her. It's a pretty stable boat that still
responds reasonably well to a lean and rolls quite easily. I've recommended
the model to several first timers looking for an inexpensive entry level
kayak.