Finding the right boat is hard

[derekmeade]

Hi all. I\'m looking to tap into your collective vast experience here and see if I can get some good advice.

Basically I\'m a newbie and have done a few courses and gotten the bug so now I want a boat.

Some people have told me hold out and get a fibreglass boat 2nd hand while others have said get a plastic.

I\'ve paddled only plastic and its only been various Aquanauts so far.

The budget is limited but maybe could stretch to a new plastic but my question to you is will I be fed up with my slow, heavy plastic 18 months down the road and want a glass boat??

If plastic was the decision and you had a choice of a capella, aquanaut HV or a plastic Nordkapp which would you choose?

All advice greatly appreciated and or any decent boats that are looking for a new enthusiastic owner

Will put up a WANTED ad when I decide whats best. Thanks all.

[martinguilfoyle]

try various boats in different conditions before you buy.
if you are at any of the ISKA meets most people are willing to let you have a try of their own boat.
good luck
martin