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Re: Strip: Night Heron bulkhead placement
By:Paul Sylvester
Date: 2/22/2013, 6:37 pm
In Response To: Strip: Night Heron bulkhead placement (Jack Hawkins)

I set all bulkheads about 55" from the rear bulkhead which is 4" behind my back when seated.
Being tall w/ 34"inseam I can put footbraces in and have room to adjust a little more if needed.
The less cockpit volume the better is the rule.
You may want a higher bulkhead storage capacity or maybe you have a tall person you want to fit in it? Kind of a personal decision.
Other NH builders will chime in...hope this helps.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Night Heron bulkhead placement
Jack Hawkins -- 2/22/2013, 10:36 am
Re: Strip: Night Heron bulkhead placement
Paul Sylvester -- 2/22/2013, 6:37 pm
Re: Strip: Night Heron bulkhead placement
Jack Hawkins -- 2/23/2013, 3:53 pm