Re: [Paddlewise] high performance sea kayaks

Alex,

  Sorry, but I have to disagree.  In my experience stock bulkheads can
be pretty substantial in weight - especially in the British boats. 
While it is true that the hatches are not that heavy, the bulkheads that
go with them often are.  

  I truly believe that the non-hatches and bulkhead kayaks with airbags
are substantially lighter.  I know that my Artic Hawk is!

  Of course your milage may vary!

  - Scott

 Ferguson wrote:
> 
> > Also, it has no bulkheads.  I just use airbags and get
> > the same safety margin with much less weight.
> >
> >   - Scott
> 
> Do you know the actual weight of two airbags? Must be very
> heavy bulkheads to be heavier? Hatches can be the weight of
> the area of the hole plus a neoprene cover.
> 
> Alex
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