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Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas *Pic*
By:John Caldeira
Date: 3/24/2003, 12:11 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas (Terry Hanson)

: Are you glad you made the key hole cockpit design? I am pondering that choice
: right now.
: Thanks Terry

My experience with this cockpit is limited, but I'm pleased with it so far. It is large enough that I can sit my butt down on the seat and pull my legs in, as opposed to sliding in off the rear combing. An inch longer in the front would be nicer, though. It also felt nice to have a firm purchase for my knees when leaning.

I'm 5'9", average build, and was (barely) able to adjust my Keepers footpegs while sitting in the boat by reaching forward. The Texas sun can be brutal in the summer, so the little shade for my thighs won't hurt either!

John

Messages In This Thread

Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas *LINK* *Pic*
John Caldeira -- 3/23/2003, 9:05 pm
Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas
Mike and Rikki -- 3/25/2003, 1:20 am
Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas
srchr/gerald -- 3/24/2003, 9:18 pm
Fine looking craft -- enjoy it *NM*
Don Flowers -- 3/24/2003, 3:32 pm
Great job! Looks Beautiful! *NM*
Rob P -- 3/24/2003, 3:09 pm
Re: Strip: REAL PRETTY!! *NM*
Steve Frederick -- 3/24/2003, 10:16 am
Great job! *NM*
Elliott -- 3/24/2003, 9:15 am
Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 3/24/2003, 9:05 am
Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas
Bobby Curtis -- 3/24/2003, 8:51 am
Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas
Dan in Indiana -- 3/24/2003, 8:18 am
Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas
Robert N Pruden -- 3/24/2003, 7:17 am
Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas
John Caldeira -- 3/24/2003, 9:25 pm
Re: Strip: How rude of me....
Scott Ferguson -- 3/25/2003, 12:34 pm
Re: Strip: Non-kayaker guest boat possibilities
Scott Ferguson -- 3/25/2003, 12:27 pm
Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas
Terry Hanson -- 3/23/2003, 10:39 pm
Re: Strip: New Guillemot Gets Wet in Texas *Pic*
John Caldeira -- 3/24/2003, 12:11 pm