Has the subject boat appeared at any U.S. dealer?
Thanks,
Joe
I believe Geneva Kayak Center in
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Illinois had one a couple of months ago but I don't know their current inventory.
http://www.genevakayak.com/?link=home
I purchased the plastic LV, however.
Well, I just answered my own question
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I gave GRO a call.
A few Aquanauts have apparently made it across the pond, but only to dealers that pre-ordered them over the winter. Since those early season deliveries no additional Aquanaut LVs have been shipped to the US.
A container is currently being put together in the UK that will include several LVs, but they are all slated for the Kayak Centre in RI.
In a interesting side discussion with GRO they told me that the standard glass lay-up is stronger that either the new infused Pro-Kevlar or Ultra-Kevlar lay-ups.
The glass model is VCP's heaviest, but they have modified the lay-up this year, which decreases weight. The matte glass now used in the lay-up is a finer weave which reduces the amount of resin used. GRO states that the average glass Aquanaut lay-up is now about 52 lbs w/o hatches. Not bad.
The glass LV is a truly beautiful boat
I sat in it at the dealer for a half hour. It is a little snugger than the plastic version and if you’re somewhere near the 150 lb. range (plus or minus) it will probably fit you very well.