I don't get Dagger's decision to get out of the canoe market. Sure it
isn't as financially rewarding as the flavor of the season kayak
market but this seems a total repudiation of their roots. I've felt
they made the best designs. It's heartining to see Bell and Esquif
jump into the market but IMHO I don't think their models are at the
same level. Is the Ocoee gonna reappear under someone elses nameplate
or do I need to baby the one I was fortunate to pick up last year.

obdave in montana

obdave wrote:
I don't get Dagger's decision to get out of the canoe market. Sure it
isn't as financially rewarding as the flavor of the season kayak
market but this seems a total repudiation of their roots. I've felt
they made the best designs. It's heartining to see Bell and Esquif
jump into the market but IMHO I don't think their models are at the
same level. Is the Ocoee gonna reappear under someone elses nameplate
or do I need to baby the one I was fortunate to pick up last year.

Bell is picking up the Ocoee, along with Dagger's warranty
responsibilities. Since Bob Foote has been designing for Bell I'd expect
their new boats to be a good as Dagger's have historically been.

I imagine dropping the canoe line was Watermark's decision, not
Dagger's. Watermark's roots are in making $$, and I confidently predict
they will never repudiate them.

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Steve Cramer
Athens, GA