Date: 9/23/1999, 8:05 pm
check this link: http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/gas/kayak.htm
it got pictures & plans.
> . Will
> i have been contemplating whether i should add (and design?) a skeg for my
> guillemot exp. single.
> i suppose that the drawbacks of the skeg include reduced storage ,
> installation, weight, drag( even with skeg up , the box opening would
> disrupt the flow , wouldnt it?)
> this is a touchy topic , but i have no choice but take your advice on the
> tracking of the g-mot . i must install the skeg before i join the two
> halves.
> i am always hearing that a skeg or rudder shouldnt be used in place of
> skilled paddling
> i have a hard time keeping course with my yare and dont want the same with
> the g-mot.
> i figure that i dont have much to lose by adding the skeg , i built a
> rudder from scrap aluminium and brake cables , so i think the two relate
> in construction.
> does any one have ideas for a skeg blade shape i plan t ouse 1/8" ply
> and glass. i have seen some blades with lead and following edges parallel
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> OR
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> \____/ i preffer the latter design but would appreciate performance advise
> thanks craig
Messages In This Thread
- stripper (kayak) comparison
pete czerpak -- 9/22/1999, 3:43 pm- Re: stripper (kayak) comparison
Mike Hanks -- 9/24/1999, 7:16 pm- Re: stripper (kayak) comparison
Dave Houser -- 9/24/1999, 3:24 pm- Re: stripper (kayak) comparison
Ross Leidy -- 9/22/1999, 4:26 pm- Re: stripper (kayak) comparison
Larry C. -- 9/23/1999, 8:19 pm- Re: skeg concerns
craig appleyard -- 9/23/1999, 8:37 am- Re: skeg concerns
Robert Woodard -- 9/23/1999, 9:05 pm- Re: skeg concerns
Barry -- 9/25/1999, 9:29 am
- skeg plans
erez -- 9/23/1999, 8:05 pm- Re: skeg concerns
Mike Scarborough -- 9/23/1999, 9:30 am- Re: skeg concerns
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 9/23/1999, 9:30 am- Re: skeg concerns
Ross Leidy -- 9/23/1999, 9:03 am- Re: skeg concerns
Greg Steeves -- 9/23/1999, 11:19 pm- Re: skeg concerns
craig appleyard -- 9/23/1999, 4:51 pm - Re: skeg concerns
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