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Re: Strip: bulkheads
By:charlie r
Date: 10/14/2008, 5:36 am
In Response To: Re: Strip: bulkheads (Bill Hamm)

: I'd do that same measurement but in the boat, put boat on the lawn and get in
: with your measuring tape, if you put a piece of tape on the bottom about
: where you sit (off to one side) you can measure from there to where you
: think the bulkhead should be. Remember that you may not be the only one
: paddling it and some might be taller (unless you're like 7' tall ).

: Bill H.

if your use foot braces , remember to add a couple inches for the front of the foot rail. you'll want that little extra to stretch your legs from time to time also.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: bulkheads
Dave in Minneapolis -- 10/13/2008, 8:55 pm
Re: Strip: bulkheads
Bill Hamm -- 10/14/2008, 2:02 am
Re: Strip: bulkheads
Scott Fitzgerrell -- 10/14/2008, 2:54 pm
Re: Strip: bulkheads
charlie r -- 10/14/2008, 5:36 am
Re: Strip: bulkheads
John K -- 10/13/2008, 9:18 pm