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Re: cockpit size/ Question - Nick . . .
By:David Elles
Date: 6/13/2001, 12:13 pm
In Response To: Re: cockpit size (Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks)

: Put a yard stick on the floor and sit on it. You should be able to see how
: wide your cockpit should be. The length required depends on the length of
: your legs, how much difference there is between the height of the front
: and back of the cockpit, and how easily you want it to be able to get in
: and out.

Nick,

I am building your Guillemot ( "The Strip-Built Sea Kayak" excellent book, I carry it with me every where )! I am 6'3" and 190 lbs. With the dimensions that are in your book for that kayak, will I have any trouble fitting? or should I make some adjustments ?

Thanks,
David

Messages In This Thread

cockpit size
Jeff Palmer -- 6/12/2001, 10:36 pm
Re: cockpit size
Ken Sutherland -- 6/16/2001, 4:26 pm
Re: cockpit size
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/13/2001, 9:22 am
Re: cockpit size/ Question - Nick . . .
David Elles -- 6/13/2001, 12:13 pm
Re: cockpit size/ Question - Nick . . .
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/13/2001, 5:32 pm
Re: cockpit size/ Question - Nick . . .
Bradley Stott -- 6/14/2001, 10:27 am