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Re: Skin-on-Frame: kayak proportions
By:JohnAbercrombie
Date: 12/15/2014, 2:29 pm
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: kayak proportions *PIC* (Gero Verheyen)

that I can bend to fit into place,

That's an interesting idea.
I don't know if you are planning a traditional-size cockpit for that boat, or something larger that will allow easier entry, but....
When I had a couple of boats with small cockpits, it required a lot of 'gymnastics' to reach with my hands to the foot brace area, so adjustments were difficult. (In my OuterIsland, I put an inspection plate/hatch in the forward bulkhead so I could reach through from there.) Admittedly, in a boat for a shorter paddler, the braces will be easier to reach.
Also, any brace that I can bend in place with my hands could be easily dislodged with my feet, so you'll need to do some testing.....'Get me outta here' exits and also re-entry roll scenarios can put quite a bit of pressure on the footbraces.
Since you are building your own boat first, it could give you a chance to try out some of the designs before putting together the boat for your daughter.

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Skin-on-Frame: kayak proportions
Gero Verheyen -- 12/12/2014, 4:49 pm
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Allan -- 12/12/2014, 6:30 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 12/12/2014, 7:20 pm
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/12/2014, 10:37 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 12/12/2014, 11:00 pm
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Marc Upchurch -- 12/13/2014, 9:57 am
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/13/2014, 1:53 pm
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George Groshong -- 12/13/2014, 2:32 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 12/13/2014, 3:40 pm
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/13/2014, 4:28 pm
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john vanburen -- 12/15/2014, 9:40 am
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/15/2014, 10:31 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 12/15/2014, 2:29 pm
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/15/2014, 4:59 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/15/2014, 10:44 pm
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/15/2014, 11:01 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/15/2014, 11:19 pm
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/16/2014, 9:03 am
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Mike Bielski -- 12/15/2014, 11:28 pm
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/15/2014, 11:03 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 12/16/2014, 12:18 am
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Marc Upchurch -- 12/16/2014, 8:00 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/16/2014, 9:33 pm
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/16/2014, 10:35 pm
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Mike Bielski -- 12/16/2014, 11:22 pm
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/16/2014, 11:29 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 12/17/2014, 12:50 am
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Mike Bielski -- 12/17/2014, 9:33 am
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Bill Hamm -- 12/17/2014, 12:48 am
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Gero Verheyen -- 12/17/2014, 7:39 am