Speed and waterline and blah, blah ,blah is whats in the catalog, period. I
started paddling a Necky Santa Cruz 12" boat 3 years ago. Now at 53 I have
switched to a lightening fast Necky Zoar. Is it as fast as a 17' 21 wide
kevlar boat? On paper NO. I my hands its faster because I'd spend most of
the time upsidedown in the kevlar boat. Speed is relative to the person
paddling and what they like and are comfortable with. If you want a 13 or
14' boat and it suits your needs, who cares how *fast* it is. One of you
young sprouts got probably paddle a Pungo faster then I can paddle anything.
But I like my boat best.
I think you should get the Necky mainly because we have 5 of them and we
like them a lot, personal preference. Works for me.
Bub
"donquijote1954" wrote in message
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Hi there!
I'm considering a Necky Manitou (12'10") for light weight, seat, looks
and price, but I wonder, what would I lose in speed to, say, a
Mainstream Biscayne (14'6")? I won't be going all out though, just
keeping a medium pace for workout.

Thanks!