Outcast Commander ?
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On the kickboat thing again –
Anyone used/bought/borrowed or even seen the new Commander ?
I like the look of it, but it’s hard to get any perspective from a photo on-line.
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I sent David an email, but for the benefit of others, my main concern with this model was its lack of raised oarlocks to get the centerpoint of the oars out and away from you. This necessarily results in a shorter oarstroke than is desirable, and for whatever reason Outcast has included two of the shortest oars I have ever seen on a personal watercraft. Thus getting around in this boat is likely to be a chore and on moving water could pose some serious concerns.
Zach
Thanks for the PM Zach !
Might be back to the drawing board on the boat thing…www.dsaphoto.com
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@ZachMatthews said:
David what’s the deal on boat availability in Oz? Are you looking at having to get it shipped over?Yeah, there’s not many of these boats around in the shops and not many opportunities to check them out.
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The Scaddens which I recommended have a very high build quality, but are commensurately expensive. They also feature a somewhat low pontoon – not a deal breaker in my mind since they also have a lot of standing options and the low toons can provide a more stable base when standing.
Another option would be the Outcast line, although they mostly feature more standard 9′ models. Scadden is more experimental.
Especially considering shipping issues, I’d look at an aluminum versus steel frame. Aluminum does oxidize and the paint can chip off – especially in saltwater – but this is a cosmetic rather than structural issue. Steel rusts. That’s structural and eventually can cost you your frame.
If you keep your pontoon inflated and indoors (I have mine in my garage), they can easily last more than a decade. I bought my JW Outfitters Renegade way back in about 2001 and it is still going very strong. In fact I am taking it on its 5th trip to the beach in about six weeks.
Zach
hey Dave – I’ve been looking at the Fishcat Scout. Same as you though – no opportunities to look at this gear in Oz. Remember 20 years ago when every shop had float tubes? Not so these days! Dropped into Bob Marriotts and they only had a limited number of inflatables too. Difficult decision to fork out the coin – as the classifieds show on the Aussie forums.
Best Regards,
Beechy
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Remember 20 years ago when every shop had float tubes?Sure do – both kinds..lol
The Scout looks good and at $650 is pretty cheap in the company it keeps.
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