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Written by Skip Morris   
Friday, 17 April 2009

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Merrimack Valley Paddlers Boat Rental List.

Kayaks ($10/day, $5/each additional day, $25/week)


New Wave Cruise Control
 
Location: Bill Smith Bow, NH
(East of Manchester)
603-491-2939/244-2398
 
Type: Old School
All-around Boat
Years: 1995
Length: 8' 3"
Width: 25.5"
Volume: 59 gal
Weight: 39 lbs
Cockpit Size: 36" x 20"
Paddler Weight: 140–240 lbs
Material: Roto-molded, cross-
linked polyethylene
In its time the Cruise Control was considered a hard-playing boat that was extremely responsive. It is a creeking boat with squirt-like abilities. The generous size of the Cruise Control accommodates people up to 240 pounds while serving as a superior creeking boat for those under 180 pounds.

Prijon Alien
Serial #: 2292
Location: Bill Smith Bow, NH
(East of Manchester)
603-491-2939/244-2398
 
Type: Playboat
Color:
Yellow
Years: 1999
Length: 7' 9"
Width: 26"
Volume: 54 gal
Weight: 40 lbs
Cockpit Size: 32" x 18"
Paddler Weight: 110–220 lbs
Originally a radical design, one of the first boats used to complete outstanding flat spins, wave wheels and high-speed action. Unforgiving boat for beginners, hard boat to learn in. Too long for rodeo moves, not a boat to stay dry in. No tracking ability well despite length; hard to make boat go straight. The same properties that make it difficult to control for beginners make it highly responsive and a pure pleasure for paddlers with intermediate or advanced skills. The smallest paddle strokes create an immediate and definite responce from the boat, giving the paddler great control The Twister excells at anything that requires fancy and/or precise moves. Great surfing ability, doing spin moves or just rapidly changing direction.

Dagger Crossfire
Serial #:
Location: Mark & Sharon Lacroix Thornton, NH
(Sou. White Mtns)
603-726-3701
 
Type: Creekboat
Color:
 
Years: 1991-98+
Length: 11'
Width: 23.75"
Volume: 66 gal
Weight: 39 lbs
Cockpit Size: 32" x 18"
Paddler Weight: 90–190 lbs

An obsolete design, this is the whitewater kayak that became a legend in the industry. At the time it revolutionized kayak design. It became one of the most popular kayaks ever produced. Shoft chines and high bow buoyancy translate into incredible stability and predictability, even when punching through meaty holes and big standing waves.

The Crossfile is the choice for many big water paddlers who want a forgiving design and more storage capacity than lower volume designs.


 

Sit-On-Top Kayaks ($15/day, $7/each addl day, $37/week)


Prijon Twister
Serial #: 4130
Location: Bill Smith Bow, NH
(East of Manchester)
603-491-2939/244-2398
 
Type: Playboat
Color:
Purple/blue
Years:  
Length: 8' 3"
Width: 26"
Volume: 42 gal
Weight: 33 lbs
Cockpit Size:  
Paddler Weight:  

Equipment Included: PFD, paddle.

Handles well, highly maneuverable, light, rolls easily, has a good feel to it. A good boat for stability and for fun in the surf. Doesn't track, not for beginners—little initial stability, not for staying dry. It will not paddle in a straight line for anyone but an experienced paddler. It is great in the surf, durable and heavy enough to hold its own in big waves.


 

Canoes ($10/day, $5/each addl day, $25/week)


Old Town Tripper
Serial #: XTC24080M79H
Location: "Farmer" (Daniel Burke) Nottingham, NH
(East of Concord)
603-895-5561
dburke31 at gmail dot com
 
Length:17'2"
Width:
37"
With at 4":
35.5"
Bow Height:
25"
Depth:
15"
Weight:
80 lbs
Load Range:
1500–1550 lbs
Material:
Royalex

A large, stable multi-purpose canoe. Primarily used for canoe tripping on lakes, flatwater, and class II-III whitewater. Huge capacity holds an entire months worth of gear; this is a great boat for that Alligash or Northern Forest Canoe Trail trip.

Equipment: No float bags, 2 paddles, 1 PFD.


 

Inflatable Kayaks aka "Duckies" ($15/day, $7/ea addl day, $37/wk)


Custom Inflatables ThrillSeeker
Serial #: 603-497-4442 [Original Serial #: CC0195]
Location: Pauline Boyce Manchester NH area pboyce28 at yahoo dot com
 
Year:
1996
Length:
12'
Width:
34"
Weight:
35 lbs
Tube Size:
10.5"
Capacity:
240 lbs
Material:
PVC Coated Polyester
Self-bailing: Yes

Equipment Included: Kayak paddle, PFD, Helmet, Pump

The ThrillSeeker is a high performance inflatable kayak. The air floor and tapered side tubes make the boat at home on anything from big water to technical rivers. If you've never been in a boat before, this is the boat to start with; the paddler sits more inside the boat and feels more secure then the other inflatables. This boat has the most room for gear of all the MVP solo inflatables.

Boat was retrofitted in 2004 by Custom Inflatables. (New tips, cross tube, hung floor, soft tube, cams.)

(Ed Note: ThrillSeeker comes in multiple models, each a different size. This is the middle size model, also known as Standard Model.)


Aire Force
Serial #: AIR01367G898
Location: Adam Moody/Amy Rowe Nottingham, NH
(East of Concord)
603-686-1889
 
Length: 9'8"
Width: 32"
Load Capacity: 275 lbs
Weight: 30 lbs
Self-bailing: Yes
Tube Diameter: 9 1/2"
Air Chambers: 4
Bow/Stern Rise: 6"
Waterline Length: 5'7"

Equipment: 1 pump, helmet, PFD, paddle, mesh bag (was 2 pumps).

Recommended for intermediate to advanced paddlers, the Force series boats are designed to mimic the maneuverability of hard shell kayaks, while providing the security and safety of an inflatable kayak. These boats can surf, perform enders, do flat spins, and complete Eskimo rolls. Adjustable back and foot rests come standard.

The Force is recommended for intermediate to advanced boaters under 185 pounds. The Force includes thigh straps to enhance control while surfing, rolling and completing tricks. It is a great boat for paddlers who want to move 'up' a class in the water they run.


 

Catacraft (Solo: $15/day, $7 ea addl day, $37/wk, Tandem: $20/$10/$50)


Custom Inflatables ThrillKat
Serial #: VC14522K808
Location: Abbey & Richard Fellows Henniker, NH
(West of Concord)
603-428-6067
 
Year:2008
Length:10 feet
Width:38 in.
Weight: 18 lbs
Tube Size:12 in.
Material:PVC Coated Polyester
Self-bailing:Yes

Equipment Included: Pump, Paddle, PFD, Helmet, and possibly gear bag?.

The ThrillKat is a fast boat; and incredibly stable, its almost impossible to accidentally flip over. It will paddle thru anything head on (a bit more fun, and punches thru big waves better then the ThrillSeeker). The 'cat tubes are outside the weight of the paddler, creating an air bumper on both sides and making it easy to turn and stear. This boat turns easier then the ThrillSeeker, but not as easy as the Force. This is also the boat recommended for canoists wanting to paddle an inflatable or intermediate kayakers. Note: It does not have thigh straps installed, so not for side-surfing, and recommended only up to Class III water.


Airtight Inflatables Shredder
Serial #: 6705, US Coast Guarg Reg #: UAI06705E505
Location: Tom Currier Pembroke, NH
(S.E. of Concord)
978-684-1331
 
Model:
Standard
Length:12'6"
Width:
58"
Tube Diameter:20"
Air Chambers:
4
Weight:
48 lbs
Material:
Neoprene
Capacity:
400 lbs

Equipment Included: 3 paddles, ??? helmets, ??? PDF's, pump, pump bag, repair kit, throw bag, gear bag.

Stable, fun tandem catacraft.

Ed Note: Some Shredders were made of Hyperlon. Capacity depends upon which model. The MVP shredder is the standard (not the large) model. It can actually carry more then 400 lbs, however the capacity is spec'ed to the level which will keep the floor above water level (IE, Two big guys will get their feet wet a bit. The larger shredders hold up to 550 lbs.)


 

Rafts ($50/day, $25/ea addl day, $125/major holiday weekend, $150/wk)


NRS E-125 Expedition Series Raft
Serial #: WSI01999B696
Location: Abbey & Richard Fellows Henniker, NH
(West of Concord)
603-428-6067
 
Type: Medium raft
Year: Feb '96
Length: 12'6"
Width: 6'
Self-bailing: Yes
Weight: 110? lbs
Material Hypalon
Center Cmprtmt:
33 1/2"x33"
Air Chambers:
6/7
Tube Diameter:19 1/4"
Tube Volume:
~58 cubic ft
Number Thwarts: 2
Thwart Diameter:13"
Kick/Rocker:
?
Number D-Rings:
?
Number Handles:
?
Foot Cups:
No
Paddler Capacity: 3–7 people
Weight Capacity:
~700 lbs

Equipment included: 8 paddles (incl 1 guide paddle), 10 helmets (incl 2 children's), 6 PFD's (2 small, 2 medium, 2 large, 1 ML); throw bag, flip line, large pump, and gear bag.

Note: Paddler capacity is normally two per thwart (one on each side) plus guide.  With third thward added (optional) capacity is seven. You can squeeze a second person on the back in the guide's position as long as weight capacity is not exceeded.


Star B12-SB Lightning Bug Raft
Serial #: XEQQ1207F303
Location: Jay Briscoe
Dracut, MA
(North of Lowell)
978-764-3852
 
Type: Medium raft
Year: July '03
Length: 12'0"
Width: 5'9"
Self-bailing: Yes
Weight: 103 lbs
Material:
PVC
Center Cmprtmt:
9'6"x23?"
Air Chambers:
 
Tube Diameter:24"
Tube Volume:
~83 cubic ft
Number Thwarts:
2"
Thwart Diameter:
~11"
Kick/Rocker:
 
Number D-Rings:8?
Number Handles:
 
Foot Cups:
No
Paddler Capacity: 3–7 people
Weight Capacity:
700 lbs

Nickname (by the Manufacturer): 12-Foot Bug

Equipment Included:7 paddles (incl 1 guide paddle), 9 PFD's (2 S/XS, 4 M/L, 2 L/XL, 1 Highfloat), 7 helmets (incl 1 child's), Large capacity pump, bow line, 3 throw lines (incl 1 waist model) plus rescue carabiner. 2 mesh bags for gear

Note: Paddler capacity is normally two per thwart (one on each side) plus guide.  With third thward added (optional) capacity is seven. You can squeeze a second person on the back in the guide's position as long as weight capacity is not exceeded.


 

Tandem Inflatable Tire ($1/day, $1/addl, $4/holidy wkend, $5/wk)


Goodyear WinniTube
 
Location: Skip Morris Nashua, NH 603-888-5567
 
Type: Rear Tractor Tube
Model:
16.9/14-34
18.4/15-34
Diameter: 5'6"
Donut Hole: 31"
Tube Size:
18"
Tube Volume:
~23 cubic feet
Weight:
19 lbs
Capacity: 400? lbs
An oversize inner-tube. Designed to tip over in the slightest current.

Note: This boat is really not for rent. We're crazy; but not *that* crazy. It's only listed here as a way to test the rental and payment code.



Didn't see the boat you wanted?

One of our sister organizations, the NH Paddlers Chapter of the AMC also has a large rental fleet (mostly canoes, but some kayaks, sea kayaks, and inflatables. Go here for their list.

 

MVP Rental Policy/Procedures

Generally, the equipment for the craft is with the craft custodian. Please call the custodian (at a reasonable hour) regarding how to get the boat. Please ensure you either pay the rental fee to the custodian or, if the custodian requests Joe Wild (treasurer) directly. Prices are 1st day, then each subsequent day, rafts are day, weekend, major holiday weekend, week, the monthly.

Reservations or questions please contact the equipment manager (Jeff): Email is “raddog1 at yahoo dot com”, cell is 603-289-8151 (He’s on Verizon so if he doesn’t call you back, “The “Network” didn’t deliver to a message he could understand)

For payments by postal mail, send checks to: Merrimack Valley Paddlers, P.O. Box 334, Merrimack, NH 03054.

The Small Print:

Payment is required when reservation is made. The reservation form below will redirect you to PayPal where payment can be made. (Or you can snail-mail a check in ahead of time.)

Major holiday weekend rates apply Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, and Colombus Day.  For advance reservations (one week or more in advance) the entire holiday weekend rate applies, even for single days. If it's less then one week until the rental and the craft has not been reserved yet then normal (ie, daily) rates apply. Rentals longer then two weeks require advance permission of Equipment Manager.
 
Reservation cancellation results in one-half day rental charge. (This may seem onerous, but it's a real PITA for the treasurer to go into PayPal, issue refunds, and manually edit the reservation list.) So only make reservations when you're really ready.
 
Only paid up members can rent gear; although we allow club members to rent gear for friends and family. The renter is responsible for ensuring gear is returned to the custodian in a timely manner so the next member can rent the gear. Renter to renter transfer is okay as long as the custodian and equipment manager (Jeff Swett) are aware that is what is happening. We may also request renter to renter transfer to help ensure as many people as possible can take advantage of this club benefit. 
 
If the gear is damaged please own up and point out the damage so we can make repairs so the gear can safely be used by the next renter. We recognize that gear may be damaged in the normal course of river running and that is to be expected, but if it appears that the damage is caused by negligence we expect you to be an adult and pay for repairs or replacement. This has not been a problem but we want to make clear our expectations.
 

Current MVP Boat Rental Reservation List

Please check this list before making a reservation to be sure the boat you want is not already reserved. Thanks.

Member NameBoat ReservedPaid Rental DatesStatus
 Nathaniel Snow Aire Force (IK1 #21) 03/06/2010–03/13/2010 Confirmed
 Butch Mixon NRS Raft (RA6 #38) 09/25/2010–09/25/2010 Expired
 Butch Mixon Star Raft (RA6 #39) 09/25/2010–09/25/2010 Expired
 Curt Crittenden Shredder (CC2 #32) 05/30/2010–05/30/2010 Confirmed
 Club Dead Bash ThrillSeeker (IK1 #20) 08/12/2010–08/16/2010 Confirmed
 Club Dead Bash WinniTube (IT2 #50) 08/12/2010–08/16/2010 Confirmed
 Club Dead Bash Aire Force (IK1 #21) 08/12/2010–08/16/2010 Confirmed
 Club Dead Bash ThrillKat (CC1 #30) 08/12/2010–08/16/2010 Confirmed
 Club Dead Bash Shredder (CC2 #32) 08/12/2010–08/16/2010 Confirmed
 Club Dead Bash NRS Raft (RA6 #38) 08/12/2010–08/16/2010 Confirmed
 Club Dead Bash Star Raft (RA6 #39) 08/12/2010–08/16/2010 Confirmed
 Jeffrey C Swett Shredder (CC2 #32) 06/13/2010–06/13/2010 Confirmed
 Skip Morris WinniTube (IT2 #50) 07/01/2010–07/01/2010 Cancelled
 Michael B. Hazeltine Shredder (CC2 #32) 07/22/2010–07/22/2010 Confirmed
 Jeff S Swett Shredder (CC2 #32) 08/08/2010–08/08/2010 Confirmed
 Daniel Waslo Shredder (CC2 #32) 07/30/2010–07/31/2010 Confirmed
 Joan Gallagher Shredder (CC2 #32) 08/01/2010–08/01/2010 Confirmed
 Daniel Waslo Shredder (CC2 #32) 09/18/2010–09/18/2010 Confirmed
 Michael Smolsky NRS Raft (RA6 #38) 09/04/2010–09/06/2010 Pending
 Daniel Waslo Shredder (CC2 #32) 08/28/2010–08/28/2010 Confirmed
 Jeff Swett Shredder (CC2 #32) 08/22/2010–08/22/2010 Confirmed
 April J Hobart Aire Force (IK1 #21) 09/25/2010–09/26/2010 Confirmed
 Scott Mabel ThrillKat (CC1 #30) 09/25/2010–09/25/2010 Processing

Rental equipment may be picked up as early as the day before the first paid rental day. It is due back no later then the day after the last paid rental day. We trust our members to be on the honor system to reserve and pay for each day the boat is used.


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Required dumb question to make sure you're a human and not some computer controlled automan.

What type of animal is in the picture at right (eg, Goat, Cow, Chicken, Bull, Gremlin, Dolphin, Honeybee, Robin, Rabbit, Goldfish, Hamster, Dog, Cat, Snake, Snail, Gopher, Otter, Buffalo, etc...)?

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