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Re: Launching: Successful testing of Mid Stern Ske
By:Reg Lake
Date: 7/6/2009, 10:14 am

: I have had very good results with skeg placement in this area also. The
: handling characteristics are much better than rear mounted skegs and you
: don't have to worry about jamming it with rocks and sand as easily. Maybe
: some day the manufacturers will catch on to the advantages.

That is good to hear Don. I was venturing off into the unknown again on this project but it sure seemed to make sense. Now that I have tested it, it seems perfectly logical. I don't think it would help a poor design but on a nicely balanced craft it is the obvious choice. Thanks for the validation.

I know one custom manufacture so far that is going to run with this.

Best,

Reg

Messages In This Thread

Launching: Successful testing of Mid Stern Skeg
Reg Lake -- 7/6/2009, 2:45 am
Re: Launching: Successful testing of Mid Stern Ske
Don Goss -- 7/6/2009, 7:24 am
Re: Launching: Successful testing of Mid Stern Ske
Reg Lake -- 7/6/2009, 10:14 am