Thread: Nestling boats
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Default Nestling boats

Long time trippers probably know that a 16' Explorer will fit nicely
inside the hull of a 17' Explorer (if you remove the thwarts and seats
from the larger boat) which makes it very convenient for transporting
boats. I've done this to fly in boats on the pontoons of single engine
Otters in the NWT.

My question; since modern Explorers aren't the same quality as the old
hulls, are there any other boat pairs that nestle like this? The key
is that the clearance inside the larger boat with the inwhales
intact has to allow the smaller boat to fit inside.

Anyone know of any other nicely-fitting pairs of boats, preferably in
the 16 and 17 foot range?

--riverman