Is the Taureau available for purchase?

[g.ryan]

I've talked to N.O.C. several times and they've told me that there is not a production model available yet. I'm in the market for a new creek boat and want to check out a Taureau before I decide. Any ideas?

Thanks -Greg

[billcanoes]

I'll have one for sale in about 2 weeks. I won't/don't have a demo version. I personally wanted to get one for myself, but I don't think I have the money, well I know I don't have the money is a more honest situation .

I also have two Zephyrs which are still available, the other 3 are sold. I will have one as a demo.

Bill

send me an email if you are interested.
billcanoes@yahoo.com

[chuck naill]

At least you know that you know.

I was telling someone that they should check out the Taureau before getting the Spanish FLy. I remember Louie making some very positive statements.

CHuck

[Wendy]

I emailed jacques at Esquif a week or two ago. There are 4-5 Taureaus for sale in the SE, but not at NOC yet. They have been in production. I bought one from a CO dealer when NOC didn't have any.
Bill- Can you review the Zephyr for us? Do you have them in stock or is it a preorder? Jacque said the production weight would be #6-37# rather than 32# for durability.
Wendy
PS- The Taureau is a fun boat to paddle. We bigger thighed folks have to carve out some foam- but that is part of the fun. It surfs like a dream and must be actively paddled. The secondary stability is great and the primary is slightly less than the Spanish Fly, but it is faster, goes straighter. A roll is a good thing to have-well someday for me.

[billcanoes]

Hi Wendy,

I briefly tried a Taureau and a Zephyr in Canada. In august???
I'm short and squatty so I did not fit into the Taureau stock and my butt was about an inch above the seat- It will be hard not to alter the Taureau for my personal use.

The Zephyrs are a preorder, and are supposed to ship 1/15/06. The boat I tried was Kevlar, was easy to roll and seemed fast and stable- I personally don't care as much for the Nitro Blast line as I feel they are too slow, I also saw the SPark in action and was amazed at its speed but didn;t get to try it. I'll be anxious to test it on some creeks and see how it does.

I'll be happy to review it more after some river runs.

[Louie]

Bob
Taylor shop has two right now Apponmadix river supply. I've got three no two Jim Little bought one but you can test drive mine anytime you want.

[billcanoes]

Sorry that there is no trip report yet- Esquif has mailed me and said the boats are finally ready, and should be in NC next week.

Bill

[billcanoes]

The Zephyr will be here next week, the Taureau's are still on backorder.

Bill

[squeakyknee]

FYI
Appomattox River Co. is having a super sale on boats at their Midlothian Va. store.
I know for a fact that they have a Taureau For sale.
it's been marked down quite a bit.They're downsizing the store and trying to get rid of alot of boats
Shawn

[g.ryan]

Thanks for the info. I went with a Nomad 8.1 instead - but I'm planning on checking a Taureau when it warms up. Hope someone else can pick one up for a good price.