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Re: S&G: Kayaking fan wants to build S&G from a ki *PIC*
By:Etienne Muller
Date: 10/26/2016, 5:31 am
In Response To: Re: S&G: Kayaking fan wants to build S&G from a ki (Nyah)

Ok Nyah,

I measured the front bulkhead on the Cirrus LT plans. It is about 50 inches forward of the seat back, so your feet would be about four or five inches short of the bulkhead, so in a marginally larger space.

The height of the bulkhead, if your heels were a few inches apart and your toes pointed at 2:00 and 10:00 o'clock, is nine inches. That sounds like little space, but it is the same as my Ootek, which just accommodates my US size 10.5 foot size. I am also taller than you are so my feet would be further down the hull.

Looking at the cross section of the Cirrussssss in general, they have a fairly arched deck with low sheers. Considering that the deck is fairly low already, I would doubt you would have any problems bumping your paddle or your hands on the sheer.

You have not mentioned how heavy you are, and from your name I can't tell if you are male or female. Men tend to have bigger feet, but assuming that you are a guy, and that you are not a complete stick, I would think that the LT may be a more practical option. The SLT has an inch less room under the deck, and unless you are very light, is probably going to be marginally slower than the LT. There is also less room inside for stowage, if you are taking gear with you.

If you are a very light woman, the SLT may be a better bet.

I hope that helps in some way.

Et


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S&G: Kayaking fan wants to build S&G from a kit.
Nyah -- 10/25/2016, 1:26 pm
Re: S&G: Kayaking fan wants to build S&G from a ki
JohnAbercrombie -- 10/25/2016, 2:50 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 10/25/2016, 3:21 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/25/2016, 3:34 pm
Re: S&G: Kayaking fan wants to build S&G from a ki *PIC*
Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 10/25/2016, 5:11 pm
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Alex Ferguson -- 10/25/2016, 9:34 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/25/2016, 11:16 pm
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Alex Ferguson -- 10/26/2016, 12:13 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/25/2016, 11:25 pm
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Alex Ferguson -- 10/26/2016, 12:27 am
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 10/26/2016, 9:41 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/26/2016, 12:19 pm
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Dan Caouette (CSCWC) -- 10/26/2016, 12:33 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/26/2016, 2:23 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 10/27/2016, 12:57 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/27/2016, 1:03 am
Re: S&G: Kayaking fan wants to build S&G from a ki
Etienne Muller -- 10/25/2016, 4:50 pm
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Nyah -- 10/25/2016, 5:43 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/25/2016, 6:35 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 10/26/2016, 3:51 am
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Bill Hamm -- 10/27/2016, 1:00 am
Re: S&G: Kayaking fan wants to build S&G from a ki *PIC*
Etienne Muller -- 10/26/2016, 5:31 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/26/2016, 12:03 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 10/27/2016, 4:37 am
Re: S&G: Kayaking fan wants to build S&G from a ki *PIC*
JohnAbercrombie -- 10/27/2016, 11:55 am
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Etienne Muller -- 10/27/2016, 2:29 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/27/2016, 3:05 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/27/2016, 4:14 pm
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Allan -- 10/27/2016, 5:36 am
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Allan -- 10/27/2016, 5:45 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/27/2016, 12:14 pm
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Nyah -- 10/27/2016, 12:56 am
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Bill Hamm -- 10/27/2016, 1:03 am
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/27/2016, 1:05 am
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Etienne Muller -- 10/27/2016, 4:49 am
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Alex Ferguson -- 10/27/2016, 3:59 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/27/2016, 4:27 pm
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JohnAbercrombie -- 10/27/2016, 4:30 pm
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Alex Ferguson -- 10/27/2016, 4:48 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 10/27/2016, 5:01 am
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Mark N -- 10/26/2016, 7:15 am
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