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Re: Strip: One more what do you think question
By:Marie
Date: 1/7/2008, 12:56 pm

: Its supposed to be a small,

: Well, it appears your design has little rocker. More rocker=more
: maneuverability.
: If you don't want "full on greenland design" then consider vertical
: stern (longer waterline lenght,better speed, also easier wet entry from
: the back)
: Also, it seems the max beam is almost the same as the max waterline beam. If
: you increase your max beam you will gain a bit more secondary stability
: without affecting other characteristics of your desing
: -Just my 2 cents

Thanks. I'll definitely increase the max beam to increase the difference in the two beams. I think it'll have enough rocker for me. I'm used to much longer kayaks with little rocker.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: One more what do you think question *LINK* *Pic*
Marie -- 1/6/2008, 1:54 pm
The stern needs a little attention
TOM RAYMOND -- 1/7/2008, 12:40 pm
Sheer Line Looks High
John Caldeira -- 1/6/2008, 4:44 pm
Re: Sheer Line Looks High
Marie -- 1/7/2008, 1:02 pm
Re: Sheer Line Looks High
John Caldeira -- 1/7/2008, 2:08 pm
Re: Strip: One more what do you think question
Skiffrace -- 1/6/2008, 3:24 pm
Re: Strip: One more what do you think question
Marie -- 1/7/2008, 12:56 pm