Re: [Paddlewise] Custom Cockpit update

From: Mark Zen <canoeist_at_netbox.com>
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 1998 16:51:59 -0700 (MST)
On Tue, 10 Feb 1998, Bob Denton wrote:

>>
>>I wonder how many boats that don't handle well are the results of an 
>>incorrectly placed seat?

quite a few, in my observations... makes a big difference in canoes as
well.  many RMCC members take advantage of the winter pool sessions to
outfit their boats. bring pieces of foam, sculpted seats, etc, and a
grease pencil, then check for trim. move stuff around. works well. and of
course it's social!! putting it in the water [as others have mentioned] is
the true test, especially with plastic boats, where the hull may change
shape when on the water [doesn't happen near as much with glass boats ;-]

mark

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