Boat Forum / Paddle Boats / April 2004

Just bought a Hobie Odyssey with 2-piece aluminum shaft paddles.
Apparently they were used in salt water and not rinsed thoroughly
because they will not easily come apart and seem corroded.   Any
advice on unsticking them?  I've already tried some WD-40 and a little

So far as I have ever been able to determine, there does not exist a
non-pyrotechnic device that is conveniently attachable to a PFD and
meets USCG regulations regarding visual distress signals.
(http://seayaks.home.att.net/CoastGuardPage2.htm)

The front hatch coaming on my old VCP Skerray RMX has partially
seperated from the deck and is leaking badly. Since there is no adhesive
that I know about available at the retail level that will stick to
polyethylene plastic (and I worked for a few years in hardware retailing

I'd like to get thoughts on a couple of paddles. I have been using a Harmont
Sea Quest glass paddle for a number of years and now am looking at a couple
of new ones, namely the Infusion by Bending Branches and the Sea Clude &
Expedition by Aqua Bound all glass. Any thoughts on any ...

I was wondering if anyone has come across an SOS Signal Light
appropriate for kayaking and one that meets USCG Regulations regarding
visual distress signals?
I am aware of the ACR Electronics DistressS.O.S light, but this light

I have an older Sea Lion (plastic) kayak and the bulkheads are in need
of being re-glued to the hull to close up some leaks. What is the best
material to use for this purpose?

Sorry if this seems rather naive but I am just about to buy my first
Kayak (inflatable SVX200) and can't quite believe that I can just take
it to any river, beach or harbour and just jump straight in?
I live by Sydney Harbour and am wondering whether I can launch from

I have been paddlinga feathercraft kahuna (25" wide, 14.9 ft) foldable kayak
and now looking to get a new hardshell boat for open ocean expedition touring.
I am 5"8 tall and weight 162 lbs, with inseam of 30.5 inches. I am looking for
the following 2004 boats as possible purchase ...

Anyone ever paddled the NaPali coast of Kauai?
Any thoughts on how it was?  What outfitter you used, etc?
TIA

Just hauled the two Pungoes out from under the rear deck where they've been
resting all winter and tried to clean them. There are dark waterline stains on
the bright kayaks which won't scrub off.  I used orange oil cleaner and a
plastic bristle scrub brush.  Any better ideas?

Can't paddle like I used to - is a small outboard the answer?
Tony

Hello all. Got this from my local Canoeing Association. Thought some
might be intereted in it.
Cheers,
David H. Johnston

I am looking specifically for a gently used WindRider 10.
I live in Durham, NC, and can fetch it from you within 500 miles, or
we can ship it to me.  I may also be interested in its trailer,
depending on the trailer.

How did you guys and gals get started kayaking?  Work your way through
formal instruction?  Friends?  Get a book, a kayak and start self
teaching?  Just wing it with a kayak?  Any and all types of kayaking
would be of interest.

We'd like to paddle in Mattawoman Creek off the Potomac.  We're not
sure where to put our kayak in.  Can anyone offer a suggestion.
Thanks
Al