Re: [Paddlewise] Paddling in a Straight Line

Hi Nick,
     In response to your inquiry about retractable skeg users, I built a 
Seguin a couple of winters back which is designed with a retractable 
skeg. I changed the design sowewhat from a semicircular plywood pivoting 
one to a narrow aluminum drop down one in order to eliminate one of the 
control lines. I really enjoy using the skeg in those conditions where it 
is necessary. The one negative aspect probably has more to do with my 
redesign of the skeg more that anything. I was cruising along at a good 
clip with it about half deployed when it snagged on a lobster pot buoy 
line bringing me to an abrupt halt. The origional design would have 
allowed it to kickup I believe.
                                                    mark
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