11-13-2005, 11:23 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I have not priced a replacement for the Fat Cat bladder (singular). I am sure it is pricey, since they seem to be real PROUD of their stuff when it comes to putting a price tag on it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Some of the single smaller vinyl air chambers run $40 or more. You are right. It is probably a better idea to peddle off your old craft to an investigative newbie and then buy something new. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most of us tend to lust after BIGGER, BETTER, FASTER, MORE once we get involved in our sport. After we know what the options are, and what they mean to our brand of fishing, we are better qualified to make a good buying decision on our next models...and our next, etc. At least you would think so.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have been on a lifelong quest to check out every new craft that I can. I seldom keep one more than a year or two. I either wear it out or get tired of it and go for an upgrade. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]That's where I am with Fat Cats. There are a lot of positives about them, but there are a few things that have "made my jaws tight" since I first bought mine about 2 years ago. Readers of this forum will recall that I have had a neverending quest to fix the seats and the aprons. I have just about got everything where it is useable, but now I have to take out about 20 pounds of extra PVC and an add-on chair seat, just to be comfortable and to get the craft I want and need. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Next up...PONTOONERY.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Some of the single smaller vinyl air chambers run $40 or more. You are right. It is probably a better idea to peddle off your old craft to an investigative newbie and then buy something new. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Most of us tend to lust after BIGGER, BETTER, FASTER, MORE once we get involved in our sport. After we know what the options are, and what they mean to our brand of fishing, we are better qualified to make a good buying decision on our next models...and our next, etc. At least you would think so.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have been on a lifelong quest to check out every new craft that I can. I seldom keep one more than a year or two. I either wear it out or get tired of it and go for an upgrade. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]That's where I am with Fat Cats. There are a lot of positives about them, but there are a few things that have "made my jaws tight" since I first bought mine about 2 years ago. Readers of this forum will recall that I have had a neverending quest to fix the seats and the aprons. I have just about got everything where it is useable, but now I have to take out about 20 pounds of extra PVC and an add-on chair seat, just to be comfortable and to get the craft I want and need. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Next up...PONTOONERY.[/#0000ff]
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