Hi Mike,

I checked your list of changes to that Walrus-like kayak of yours 8-P .
I have few questions.

you mentioned you lengthened it by 8" & narrowed it by 2".

my questions are:

1. how did you get to these dimensions ?

2. I mean, how did you know the ratio between narrowing & lengthening it ?

3. did you made any calculations ? (how, which)

4. or did you go by feeling ?

I have a thought of doing something similar.

most of our kayaks are designed for a paddler weighing so & so,
& gear weighing some more. My thought is to narrow the kayak to get the speed
(& tippiness), but not to lengthen it, so I wont get so much capacity
that I don't intend to use anyway.

any info appreciated.

Erez

: Well, I launched the new modified Walrus today as planned. I noticed right
: away that is was very tippy getting in and the smaller cockpit also make
: entry more difficult. When I left the dock, It immediately became clear
: that at least one of the objectives was accomplished. It was VERY quick.
: It accelerated easily to a very fast pace. With my 3.25” wide Aluet paddle