Wavesport Y

YTcanoe · Post by **YTcanoe** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 3:29 am

I've got a deal pending on a cheap Y - GOOD IDEA - BAD IDEA?

I've just moved to an area where it is all steep creeking in the spring. Will need a creeker.

I'm 5'11" and about 190lb in gear, expert openboater, previously advanced, but now infrequent C-1er without a lot of steep experience

Other than a Cascade, my only creek C-1 was a Prijon Kaituna (great allrounder when I was lighter, fun in IV, spooky in V)

Current C-1 is a Wheelboy (finding I seem too heavy for anything but playboating in it)

Any feedback, reviews, and opinions will be greatly appreciated

Thanx

c1swim · Post by **c1swim** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 4:01 am

I think it makes a great conversion. Tried it, liked it. But while I was looking for one, I bought a Finkenmiester. So, I stopped looking.
I say, go for it.

KNeal · Post by **KNeal** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 5:24 pm

I paddled a friends "Y" here in Richmond (Ol' Geezer

) some years back and liked it. Thought it was comfy and stable as a c-1. I don't creak so I can't speak about it's creekin' performance, but it should do well enough. Since you've been boatin' in a Wheelboy, you should feel at home in the "Y". Enjoy!

KNeal

YTcanoe · Post by **YTcanoe** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 1:02 am

Thanks for the input c1swim and KNeal

Can't see why it wouldn't work - nice symetrical shape, carries some width toward the ends, could always be a little wider. Regret that I've given up on Drakkar, Fink seems too big for the steep and tight . Actually don't see any "modern" designs that seem appealing.

Any first hand knowledge / owners out there? I have to commit soon as the boat is out of province but travelling by this weekend.

WhiteWaterJohnBoat · Post by **WhiteWaterJohnBoat** » Fri Oct 05, 2007 2:35 am

I paddled a Y for a year or two before I got a Fink. It makes a pretty good C1 for creekin.

For me, the boat work well on the irrigated boulder bashing type of runs, but not so well on bigger rivers. I found it very easy to roll and it tracks well. On the down side, I found the Y to be very slow.

I'm your height and weight and paddle mostly class IV, but will occasionaly jump on some of the harder stuff.

Hope this helps.

c1swim · Post by **c1swim** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 4:43 am

Yea, buy it. It has classic lines. It boats well and looks good doing it.

YTcanoe · Post by **YTcanoe** » Sat Oct 06, 2007 5:49 am

I own a Y - but it ain't pretty

I think it's a 99, I really can't recall ever seeing a more carved up hull, looks like he's been dragging it behind his truck

The guy brought it by (from considerable distance). I offered half of the $300can. he was asking , hoping he`d get it out of my site....... but he took it.
What the hades? - That equates to about $48 US right now.

Thanks for the advice guys. I`ll convert it in about a half hour with either a dagger or drakkar saddle that I`ve already got made up . Then I`ll paddle it like I stole it! If I like it as much as I think I will, I`ll look for a better one later.

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