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> Does anyone have experience with both of these boats? I am trying to
> decide which to build - I have paddled the Coho and liked it quite a bit.
> My concerns are stability, maneuverability, and carrying capacity. Having
> not paddled and AT (or actually seen a live one), I can use my brief
> experience with a Coho as a reference point. The major uses of the boat
> will be for 7-10 day camping trips and just playing in. Besides big water,
> I would like to take the boat into smaller streams on occasion, so the
> tighter turning of the AT might be an advantage. Any insights would be
> appreciated.
Doug,
I agree with everthing Dave said. The intial stability is better on the Coho, but secondary is better on the Tern. This seems only to be an issue at first, because once I started paddling the Tern some I got used to it's tippiness. The Tern is also probably the better of the two in big water, the upswept bow and stern are great in the waves, it is very hard to get wet in it. The Coho may is supposed to be faster, but I could not tell the difference. The Tern carves crisper sharper turns, but not by much. It is also does not weathercock at all while the Coho does ever so slightly. Both are great kayaks, but I prefer the Tern. It suits my needs better and I think it is better looking.
Mike
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