Pyranha Prelude

[ncdavid]

I'd like to test paddle one. Does anyone have one in the southeast that I could demo? Thanks.

[Wendy]

Alabama Small Boats has one to demo. They are selling it for $700. If you get it most folks flatten the bottom. I have the original boat, but when Pyranna bought the mold they rounded the bottom lsoing primary stability. Fun boat.
www.alabamasmallboats.com

[Guest]

Hey Wendy,

Any suggestions on how to go about flattenning the bottom of a Prelude?

Thanks,

Martyn

[ncdavid]

Thanks Wendy. Actually, I'd already spoken with a guy at Alabama Small Boats. He offered to meet me at the Ocoee and bring the Prelude. Awfully nice offer. I wasn't familiar with Alabama Small Boats before, but he seemed really enthusiastic and has big plans for the store. Including a play wave and circular river.

[Wendy]

I may have read about it on Boater Talk. The posts mentioned using a heat gun and 2X4. I would recommend good ventilation also. Just remember as it is the secondary stability is great. If you paddle it on edge it tracks better as a short boat. It is so great to boof and not worry, catch air, do the fun things I miss from the kayak. I am part of Alabama Small Boats unofficial think tank. Good luck.