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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, It's pretty certain you wont go wrong with either boat. I cant comment on the Tern but I have been paddling a Coho for two seasons. I really like this boat and use it to judge commercial boats I paddle at paddle Fests. You have to paddle the Coho a lot to know how much "edge" she will take. My first season I was a bit timid on leaning but as time went on I have learned to be VERY aggresive with turns. One thing you should consider, Not everybody likes hard chined boats. Have you paddled other hard chined kayaks?
Larry
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