"Doug Kanter" wrote in message
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Cold water's a great way to die. I'm curious about the need to deflate it
and stow it. Is this because of:

In the winter, we will be using it on flat water only, wearing quality life
preservers, never far from land or boat.

1) Concerns about hauling a regular canoe on top of the car?
2) Storage issues at home?
3) Other? If so, what?

Storage in a 25 foot boat. My Maxum has a 9 foot beam. It's not practical
to haul a 12' tender unless I can easily inflate and deflate it. One of
this kayak's key features is that it and the paddles truly fit into the bag.
Given it's packed-up dimensions, I got a perfect place for it, under the
V-berth.

Cost can also be an issue, but with a little patience, you can often find
a
used canoe for not much more than $200.

Canoes are more cumbersome than a kayak.

-Greg