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Re: a skeg will tame a wild auk
By:Mark Shiner
Date: 9/21/2001, 11:36 pm
In Response To: Re: skeg (Mike Nicholson)

I added one to my 10 year old sons 14' Great Auk almost immediately after the maiden voyage. Neither he nor I could keep it going in a straight line on a calm day, let alone in any sort of wind. It really makes a difference

: Is there any reason a skeg wouldn't work on a Great Auk? I have a heck of a
: time with any downwind angle.

Messages In This Thread

Attn Guillemot owners who want more tracking *PIC*
Dale Frolander -- 9/21/2001, 3:57 am
Re: Attn Guillemot owners who want more tracking *
Ray Port Angeles -- 9/21/2001, 1:55 pm
Re: skeg
Mike Nicholson -- 9/21/2001, 8:35 pm
Re: a skeg will tame a wild auk
Mark Shiner -- 9/21/2001, 11:36 pm
Re: Attn Guillemot owners who want more tracking *
Dale Frolander -- 9/21/2001, 3:19 pm
Location of Glued-on Skegs
Shawn Baker -- 9/21/2001, 10:31 am
Re: Location of Glued-on Skegs
Brian Nystrom -- 9/21/2001, 12:21 pm
Re: Leecocking
Shawn Baker -- 9/21/2001, 1:47 pm
Re: Leecocking
Severne -- 9/21/2001, 2:38 pm
Re: Attn Guillemot owners who want more tracking *
John Monfoe -- 9/21/2001, 6:49 am
Re: Attn Guillemot owners who want more tracking *
Dale Frolander -- 9/21/2001, 3:06 pm
Re: Attn Guillemot owners who want more tracking *
Kent LeBoutillier -- 9/21/2001, 6:02 am
Re: Attn Guillemot owners who want more tracking *
Dale Frolander -- 9/21/2001, 3:00 pm