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NowhereMan

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February 27, 2022, 07:06:36 PM
OK, it's not a kayak, but I thought this was amusing, and a good winter topic...


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February 27, 2022, 08:39:38 PM #1
We saw a lot of dugout type boats on the Amazon that ran long shafts like that with prop.   Not quite that fast.
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February 28, 2022, 08:16:55 AM #2
I'm guessing they are actually for racing?  How do you turn without flipping?  :smt044
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February 28, 2022, 04:51:21 PM #3
Quote from: AlsHobieOutback on February 28, 2022, 08:16:55 AM
I'm guessing they are actually for racing?  How do you turn without flipping?  :smt044

Who needs to turn? I just want to get to the Soquel Hole in 10 minutes or less…
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