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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7826

Ok so im really undecided between the two boats! I fit in the pyranha 420 sm comfortably and fit in the 52 also. Im not sure which one to buy they seem like two very nice boats. Which one is better performance all around? Anyone have these boats or demoed them to tell me what they are like?
Thanks,
Will

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7832

a kayaking magazine ( paddler i think) said that both were good boats, but clearly gave more props to the project 52

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7843

I hear some problems with the projects. it seem to oil can under the seat really easly.

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7844

well, my project is begining to oilcan a tiny bit. Oilcanning is actually easy to get out. Hairdryer and then slide some minicell under the seat. Not a huge concern. Both my star and 2fun had oilcanned at somepoint in their carreers. i used a hairdryer and got it right out. On the other hand, pyrannah boats gouge plastic like none other. Hit a sharp rock $hi# you just lost all the plastic under your seat. Wavesport really does need to improve their mix. They need more hard stuff in their mix. Anyone ever seen how nice Fluid plastic is? It's kinda heavy tho'

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7852

Yes ive heard of the projects oilcanning which sucks. Im leaning towards the Project because it seems like the better boat this year but i could be wrong.

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7853

I once saw a cat sit on a fluid solo while waiting for shuttle and he sank right into it!

Mind you it was hot and sunny but still

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7863

That's kinda funny, a cat. But... the project is really really sweet. I just learned to flatwater loop it like a week ago. I had a star and could not faltwater loop it because it didn't balance as well. I am not very bothered by oilcanning. Like I said, shove minicell under your seat and it won't happen. On the other hand, LL is coming out with a new playboat that is 49 gallons. I think you were in bettween sizes so this may best suit you. LL does not make the best playboats, IMO but this one may be good. I would wait if I were you.

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7864

Really?? Where did you hear this?

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7866

its called the Ronin 49 it a 100% wave boat have you seen this thing???www.downstreammedia.net/LLPhotos/PatLyon.jpg

it is the one on the left

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7867

nice i wanna see more of that

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7868

interesting, looks like a smaller, less rockery version of the CR..hmmm

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Project 52 vs. 4Twenty 18 years 9 months ago #7877

yes it does bare a striking resemblence to the CR. Im still thinkin of buying a project though

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