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Re: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker? *Pic*
By:Tom Yost
Date: 12/4/2003, 1:39 pm
In Response To: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker? (Bryan)

It's too cold for a motorcycle ride, and since this is still on my mind.....

Though the camera angle is slightly different for the two pics below, , the
relationship between the bow , stern, and freeboard are consistent, indicating
that rocker is being maintained. The designed displacement for this kayak
was .7" freeboard at 150lbs. Since Patty and I are 40 lbs either side of the
designed rocker, it is a good indicator that the hull maintains it's designed
rocker over a wide weight range. With only 4.75" aft deck height, this is a
flexible aluminum folding hull. You hardshell builders have it so easy. ha!

Patty, apologies in advance if I made you heavier than you are.

Tom

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker?
Bryan -- 12/3/2003, 8:32 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker? *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 12/4/2003, 1:39 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker? *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 12/4/2003, 12:19 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker?
Bryan -- 12/5/2003, 7:03 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker?
Brian Nystrom -- 12/8/2003, 12:53 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker?
Bryan -- 12/8/2003, 6:45 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker?
Brian Nystrom -- 12/9/2003, 12:55 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker?
West -- 12/4/2003, 1:01 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/4/2003, 12:44 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: How much Rocker?
Petewp -- 12/3/2003, 9:48 pm
That sounds like Peter Strand's storm kayak *NM*
Brian Nystrom -- 12/4/2003, 1:14 pm