What ECHO owners have to say...
" I am a sea kayaker turned sea rower. This spring I bought an Echo and love it. I take it almost anywhere that I would my kayak- it actually feels more stable that the kayak, and can go farther faster. I have rowed island to island at Vianlhaven, Stoninghton, and numerous other Maine and northern New England locations, and in up to 18 knot headwinds. The boat handles beautifully and is actually more fun with a little chop. I am 5' 2", female and not a terribly strong rower (yet!), but have had great fun with this boat. And the Echo people are terrific to deal with. " Linda. S.
" I have now had my Islander for 2 months, and I love it. I have been out rowing in all types of seas and wind conditions, and the Islander has handled them all without a hint of instability. When my companions in their kayaks have been struggling to maintain a 2 knot/hr pace into a 20 knot wind and a running tide, I, in my Islander, have been able to comfortably cruise a 4 knots/hr. When out alone I can easily maintain a pace of 6 knots/hr. Moreover, I also use it as a family boat; my 12 y.o. daughter will ride on the bow as we row along the beach, and then she will use it as a diving platform. This boat is everything I wanted and more. Thanks again for your excellent support and help. Lorna was wonderful to keep going out with me to help me learn the basics." ~ Bob C.
" I have now had my Islander for 2 months, and I love it. I have been out rowing in all types of seas and wind conditions, and the Islander has handled them all without a hint of instability. When my companions in their kayaks have been struggling to maintain a 2 knot/hr pace into a 20 knot wind and a running tide, I, in my Islander, have been able to comfortably cruise a 4 knots/hr. When out alone I can easily maintain a pace of 6 knots/hr. Moreover, I also use it as a family boat; my 12 y.o. daughter will ride on the bow as we row along the beach, and then she will use it as a diving platform. This boat is everything I wanted and more. Thanks again for your excellent support and help. Lorna was wonderful to keep going out with me to help me learn the basics." ~ Bob C.
" I've rowed many of the rec and racing shells on the market. I've been rowing and racing for over 20 years. I live on an esturary that often has a lot of boat traffic. Last year I bought an ECHO and I absolutely love the boat. I don't miss a stroke, even in boat wake and I rowed it on Christmas Day, New Years Day and Feb through the winter. The folding riggers make it a cinch to transport. I keep my oars permanently in the oarlocks. Last weekend I brought it to Barnegat Bay and a friend rowed it in 20 to 25 mph winds. There were white caps. He came in and said he loved it and wanted to unload some of his fleet and get an ECHO." ~ JoAnne S.
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