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Re: The Cocktail Party Phenomenon
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 9/6/2001, 12:17 pm
In Response To: Re: Tall Paddler (pete czerpak)

Did I hear my name?

I'm 6'-6", 200 lbs, with size 14's. I made a Guillemot 18 by spacing the 17's forms an additional 3/4" farther apart. I made the standard cockpit 2" longer so I can sit first, then put my legs inside. I could do it with the standard cockpit, but it's easier with a longer one. You should fit fine.

I also added 1" to the deck near the cockpit for more toe room. Good idea in the foredeck. Bad idea in the aft deck. It made a sweet-rolling boat a little more difficult to layback in.

A standard cockpit will be even easier to enter if it's higher in front and lower in back. You lose maneuvering room if the cockpit is "level"

Shawn

: I'm 6-2, 200 lbs with size 12 feet.

: You will find that you can slide into the Guillimot feet first no problem.
: You might find that you prefer a slightly larger cockpit though to make it
: easier or more comfortable. Some people have even enlarged the height of
: the cockpit slightly to make it easier to get into with slightly more foot
: room.

: Try searching for Shawn Baker and his posts on his larger modified Guillimot.

: pete czerpak
: albany, NY

Messages In This Thread

Tall Paddler
Steve M. -- 9/5/2001, 8:25 pm
Re: Tall Paddler
Ray Port Angeles -- 9/6/2001, 12:12 pm
Re: Tall Paddler
pete czerpak -- 9/6/2001, 4:24 am
Re: The Cocktail Party Phenomenon
Shawn Baker -- 9/6/2001, 12:17 pm
You'll fit
!RUSS -- 9/5/2001, 10:12 pm