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Re: Oh yea!
By:Kudzu
Date: 12/30/2009, 2:32 pm
In Response To: Re: Oh yea! (Bill Hamm)

Well at least it is means to compare boats on the same level! After applying it to a few I find it pretty useful. I know what to expect from a boat with 100 or 92.
BTW Free ship doesn't give this, I have to calculate it.

Here is the quote from Bear Moutain boats:

Stability Factor
We wanted to give our customers a reference for the stability of our boats. Our designer Steve Killing came up with the stability factor: the technical description is at the bottom of this page, but the real value is in comparing with other boats. Numbers range from about 70 to 120 - the larger the value, the greater the sideways stability. Many novice kayakers find boats below 95 to be just a bit skitterish, around 100 to be average and over 105 to be very stable. Your experience level will determine the stability you need. ....

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Kudzu -- 12/26/2009, 3:37 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Creek fishing boat
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/27/2009, 10:03 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Creek fishing boat
Kudzu -- 12/28/2009, 9:03 am
Re: Oh yea!
Kudzu -- 12/28/2009, 9:11 am
Re: Oh yea!
Bill Hamm -- 12/29/2009, 2:27 am
Re: Oh yea!
Kudzu -- 12/30/2009, 2:32 pm
Re: Oh yea!
Bill Hamm -- 12/31/2009, 12:26 am
Re: Oh yea!
Kudzu -- 12/31/2009, 2:12 pm
Re: Oh yea!
Bill Hamm -- 1/1/2010, 12:13 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Creek fishing boat
Bill Hamm -- 12/28/2009, 1:05 am