I don't think adding dense ballast to a kayak -- even removable ballast -- is a good idea. You never know when you will need all the floatation you can get. Before I would use lead, steel or rocks, I would first try wood or water -- both of which will not affect buouyancy in a swamped craft. As for water, I would use pool cover tubes or a poly water bottle in the compartment where it is needed. Ken Cooperstein *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net ***************************************************************************
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