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Dubz, sorry to hear about your friend.
 
wintermute said:
I know there's a few Beckerheads out there that own Wilderness Systems Tarpons and I wanted to give you a head's up. I own a 2009 model Tarpon 140 - this was the first year of the current model with the Orbix hatches. I absolutely love the boat, but there was always one thing with it that would eventually be a problem - the gasket on the front (oval) hatch was made of foam, not rubber. But it never gave me too much of a problem until I went kayak fishing with my BiL in Jamaica Bay in the beginning of May. It was really choppy out, and the Tarpon, being the total bada$$ that it is, sliced through the waves like its normal self. When we got back to shore, I had a couple of GALLONS of seawater inside the hull, with the likely culprit being that gasket, which appears to have taken a set. I believe they're now shipped out with a rubber gasket. Anyway, I ordered two new gaskets (it looks like there's a space for gaskets both in the hatch base and the hatch cover, so I figured I'd double gasket it). Hopefully that solves the problem. There definitely was no where near enough water in the hull to compromise floatation, but having a wet hull just isn't cool.
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Pretty far afield of Becker content, even though a few Beckerheads do own WS 'yaks. I'm mulling over moving this one into the Off Topic thread.
At any rate, you need to talk to tradewater. Seriously, send him a PM.
My Wilderness has the old-style rubber hatch. Hasn't leaked yet.

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wintermute said:
I know there's a few Beckerheads out there that own Wilderness Systems Tarpons and I wanted to give you a head's up. I own a 2009 model Tarpon 140 - this was the first year of the current model with the Orbix hatches. I absolutely love the boat, but there was always one thing with it that would eventually be a problem - the gasket on the front (oval) hatch was made of foam, not rubber. But it never gave me too much of a problem until I went kayak fishing with my BiL in Jamaica Bay in the beginning of May. It was really choppy out, and the Tarpon, being the total bada$$ that it is, sliced through the waves like its normal self. When we got back to shore, I had a couple of GALLONS of seawater inside the hull, with the likely culprit being that gasket, which appears to have taken a set. I believe they're now shipped out with a rubber gasket. Anyway, I ordered two new gaskets (it looks like there's a space for gaskets both in the hatch base and the hatch cover, so I figured I'd double gasket it). Hopefully that solves the problem. There definitely was no where near enough water in the hull to compromise floatation, but having a wet hull just isn't cool.
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Wintermute,

My wife and I bought two Tarpons in 2010. A few weeks ago I mentioned to the dealer that I needed to add some gasket material to the orbix hatches because they leaked a little when we got a lot of waves over the bow. A few days later I got an email from Wilderness Systems asking what color boats we wanted. They sent two brand new boats to replace our 2010's. Outstanding warranty I'd say. They will replace the hatches, boats or whatever you need.
 
ENO Single is good. I'd probably go with a Grand Trunk Single, instead, though. I have an ENO Singlenest and a Grand Trunk Skeeter Beeater Pro, which is basically the single with bug net. The GT stitching seems to be a but more sturdy and they come with a 10-year warranty instead of the 2 you get with ENO. I haven't had a problem with either, but I've read over and over that GT is awesome with their warranty service. I think OLJ got his GT Ultralight upgraded to the Single when it tore.
 
clich said:
Anyone have any comments on the eagle nest single nest hammock?
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Awesome hammock, and the one I use. I have a doublenest, and it allows for asym sleeping, double (don't recommend) and rolls up to the size of a grapefruit.

500lb rated. Get the SlapStraps with it when you get it, makes life SOOOOOOO much easier. Plus, you can extend the swing by nearly 12, so, you have more options, from 9' to 21' is pretty good

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Damn. Just saw the June "trailer" for the lastest BHK...The Packhorse. It's gonna be the June special and it looks bad ass. Just a little FYI...carry on.

ETA: I just added it so you can watch it yourselves...sometimes, I just don't think. It's no Becker by any stretch of the imagination, but I've always had a soft spot for BHK.

[video=youtube;ay0PjHoepG8]http://www.youtube.com/embed/ay0PjHoepG8[/video]
 
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thrillbilly said:
damn sorry to hear that Dubz, it's always a tragedy to lose someone close to you, much less under these circumstances.

My thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy goes out for you and his family/friends.
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RogueBowie said:
Condolences Dubz. I lost a good friend a couple years ago to a similar situation and it can be especially hard to dwell on. All the best.
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Chameleonbear said:
Dude, I'm so sorry. I'm dealing with something similar myself, driving up to Chicago tomorrow for a funeral.
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daizee said:
Dubz, sorry to hear about your friend.
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Thanks guys, appreciated. been thinking about that kid all day.
 
Dubz....thinking about your friend man...couldn't imagine being in a place where I thought checking out was the best answer...prayers to his family man..
 
Greybush said:
Dubz....thinking about your friend man...couldn't imagine being in a place where I thought checking out was the best answer...prayers to his family man..
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It's just blowing me away. Damn, what a great kid he was. He was well liked by everyone. Suicides are always hard to deal with. My brother did that shit too.
 
The Warrior said:
Thanks guys, appreciated. been thinking about that kid all day.
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Whoa...I can't believe I passed this over. Man, I'm sorry to hear about that. Prayers up for his family, his friends, and anyone else who may have been affected by this tragedy!! My deepest, most heartfelt condolences...
 
The Warrior said:
It's just blowing me away. Damn, what a great kid he was. He was well liked by everyone. Suicides are always hard to deal with. My brother did that shit too.
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Damn sorry to hear about this Dubz. It's a tragic waste.
 
I need a new external hard drive for my laptop. My laptop is almost completely full (No it's not porn, mostly movies, some music, and a lot of pictures I've taken).
 
That is the whole Pagliacci thing, Guy goes to a shrink and says "I am so depressed I dont know if I can stand it any more" the doctor says "I'm going to prescribe that you go see this clown, hes world famous and he can make anyone happy. His names Pagliacci." The guys says " But doc.. I AM Pagliacci....."

Some times the saddest people show no signs of how badly they are hurting.
Smoke and Prayers Dubs, its always hard to lose someone like this because it leaves so much un said, un asked, and un answered.
The only thing you can hope is that they dont hurt anymore.
 
clich said:
Anyone have any comments on the eagle nest single nest hammock?
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I have it and like it, just do yourself a favor and get the bug net and straps with it. You can fit the eno, bug net, canopy and stakes in a murse. I usually keep all those in a maxped proteus. Small package sleep anywhere kit with room to strap a 16 on.
 
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