alpaca dimensions... confused

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hey folks,

i currently have an unrigged explorer and am thinking about getting two smaller boats (more fun, flexible for two people). in reviewing the alpacka site specs pages, i see the alpaca listed as 70.5", the yukon yak as 87", and the llama as 93" in length. the scout is listed as 64" in length. here’s the deal, when i look at the pics of all the boats in a line, it just doesn’t seem that the alpaca is that much (16.5") shorter than the yak. the alpaca also appears significantly longer than the scout. i asked nancy at alpacka if the specs were out of date (e.g. pre-big-butt), but she indicates that the specs are correct. am i missing something? anyone have a 2011+ alpaca? is it only 70.5" long? (sorry, nancy, i’m not trying to second guess… just seems weird.) i’m asking because i want to pick the right boats to replace our UE.

thanks!
g

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Gladie, the inner lenth is correct, the outside length is from the older model :slight_smile: An Alpaca has 2,20 m now :slight_smile:
None of the Boats have changed in there internal lenth, but they got narrower at the bow, so some people perceive it smaler.
Sven
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Thanks, Esben! I’m right at 5’8" so I’m on the line between an Alpaca and a Yak. This is helpful as we make our decision.
g

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I 'd go for the Alpaca! Unless you wanna have it really relaxed.
Will be better control. My Girlfriend is 169 cm and happy with it.

Sven

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