Re: [Paddlewise] Custom Cockpit update

I believe the seat moved aft but it seemed to make the boat "wander". 
The tracking of this boat was exceptional for it's size (16 feet). 
The design of the old and new seat is different enough to make it a 
guestimation process.

I hope to get some time on Sunday to play with the seat placement.


> 
> > 
> > How critical is seat placement? I just replaced the seat in a Falcon 
> > 16 and the handling is now terrible...it no longer tracks properly. I 
> > have adjusted the seat an inch forward but it's too cold to get 
> > near the water (65F) to test it.
> > 
> > Will an inch make any difference or should I be trying larger 
> > increments?
> 
> When you replaced the seat did you move it aft? If so, what happened to the
> handling. Usually moving weight aft makes the boat track better but
> maneuverability suffers. How much you have to shift weight depends upon the
> boat's shape. Some boats are very sensitive to weight placement - some are
> not.
> 
> 
> Cheers
> John Winters
> Redwing Designs
> Specialists in Human Powered Watercraft
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