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if you can't submerge it completely, try brushing a soap solution onto it, the soap makes sure any leaks show up as bubbles. Don't assume there's only one either, check the full thing. You'll need to clean it thoroughly before gluing a patch on, but you'd need to do that anyway. Good luck

Hi, that's the manual's way to inflate. What I did was count pump strokes though. x strokes to get to the first stage, then y strokes to full pressure. Then I divided the total number by two and put the same number in each chamber. For seating arrangements, I'd put the adult at the rear for two reas...

If it's often very shallow, a SoT might give you the advantage of easily being able to plant your feet either side to stand up, and get to the next deep bit of water. Of course, if you're younger and fitter than I am, you could probably also do that in the convertible, if you didn't have the deck on.

Nice account. I liked the last couple of lines as well, they made me grin

I doubt if any inflatable boat is alligator proof, but are you sure it was an AE one? The only place I could find with a pic of the boat is at http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/kayaker-attacked-alligator-everglades-article-1.1389378 and I don't recognise the only bit of writing/logo I could s...

An Old Kahuna Remembers His Youth To old and sober people, "Stiffy" Must seem, as names go, rude and "iffy" - As if a tool (as these things stand) Prosthetically had come to hand; But connotations such as these Are scattered by the surf and breeze On coasts where Fun is all the rule: Where being yo...

These look worthwhile changes. Are they available in green as well? and how much are they?

Looks nice, but an unfortunate name for the UK...

FrankP wrote: ... When we paddle we are synchronized and both paddle on the same side with each stroke. Otherwise it's a war of paddles hitting each other. As far as I know this is the correct method for two to paddle...

I've got to agree. And the competitors in the recent olympics do too...

cfal wrote: ... I could actually store a couple of inflatables fully inflated and transport then (locally) fully inflated (much like a hard top). Then I don't have to inflate at the water. Now why didn't I think of that

So, are there any advantages that inflatables would have for you?

I've not tried strapping my convertible on a roofrack personally, but it's been done. eg http://www.advancedelements.com/phpBB2/ ... php?t=1302 and in the UK I think overheating isn't as big a problem as it is for the rest of you!

PJohanson: Thanks for getting back to me. So since you have both hard shells and inflatables I need to ask what do you find more difficult/time consuming? Inflating/deflating and drying the inflatables, or loading and unloading hard shells. My wife and I have limited time to kayak. With two little ...

I do more or less the same. The first time I inflated, I counted pump strokes in chamber one, until it started to take shape as described. Then I transferred to the second chamber, and continued counting until I reached full pressure. I divided the total number of strokes by two, and from then on, I...

I like the inflatable 'trailer'

But I bet your boy is looking forward to being able to help paddle with you.

Or of course, he could trail a lure and catch both your suppers while you do the hard work

EDIT:
I see you've added more pics, including the fish. Look like you all had a great time

Hi Machineboy welcome
Glad you felt stable in the straitedge. Hope you keep us up to date with your other canoe/kayak trips!