"Allan Bennett" wrote in message
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outboats.com,
Jayno55 URL:mailto I might be slightly biased, but I think the best boat for you is the
Cirrus -
a stable, sleek fast tourer (some would call it a stable racer). It's
pedigree and suitability is shown by the fact that it has been used to
set a
cross-Channel record, and some spectacular performances on the Devizes
to
Westminster Challenge (which includes the notorious Thames Tideway
section).

Comfort? Certainly. With EZ-adjust footrest and seat.

Easy access / egress? Certainly, it has a racing cockpit.

Manoeuvrability? Absolutely, it has a rudder.

Weight? 12-13Kg or lighter with vac-bagged construction.


Let me know where you are based and I will try to put you in contact
with a
current owner for trials etc.

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Allan Bennett

You? Biased? Never!

Anyway, regarding your comments on the Cirrus:

Seconded. The Cirrus is the best boat I have ever paddled, one that I
don't promptly fall out of.
I stay dry in my Cirrus especially when I fit the spray deck. Falling
out into the canal is not one of the main attractions of paddling.
I think of it as a stable touring Kayak suitable for racing in the lower
divisions.
I have paddled mine mainly on canals, but also venture out on lakes and
slow rivers.
As it happens, I have a new Cirrus on order.
When the manufacturer gets his finger out and delivers it, I may want to
sell my original Cirrus.
I'm in the Midlands if the OP wants to try paddling my Cirrus on the
local canal.

Thinks - I wonder if there is a K2 version of the Cirrus?

David
Not a fan of slow coaches.

Hmmm. Interesting suggestion. Are you guys buying ready made-up Cirrus
kayaks, or kits; how much are they; and where do you get them from in the
UK?

"Jayno55" wrote in message
lkaboutboats.com...
Hmmm. Interesting suggestion. Are you guys buying ready made-up Cirrus
kayaks, or kits; how much are they; and where do you get them from in
the
UK?

Allan can tell you more. He got me my Cirrus from Eclipse who build the
Cirrus, and other racing kayaks, to order. I think some of the high spec
ones are built in Holland. My original Cirrus was a prototype and the
hull was imperfect, so I got it at a reduced price. Because of past
dealings and experiences with Eclipse, which leads me to deem them
trustworthy, I have ordered a new one without asking, and without
worrying, about the price as the new ones have improved seating and
footrest adjusters. I'm guessing prices will start around £600 but don't
hold me to it.

David
Not a fan of being tied down.