In a message dated 12/23/98 5:27:51 AM EST, dkruger_at_pacifier.com writes: << Peter Carter, of the New South Wales Sea kayak Club, has an interesting little article (Going Straight: a few thoughts) at http://www.mpx.com.au/~pcarter/dirstab.html detailing how a stern fin improves directional stability in a following sea. Diagrams, no less! >> Sounds just like Mat Borse explanation for his Mariner kayak design. Mat designed the kayak to handle following seas, with a Swede form (widest part of kayak behind cockpit) extended keel (built in skeg) and a sliding set to move Center of Effort. I have been interested in the idea of two small fixed fins set wide apart. They would have a neutral affect when the boat is level (not leaned) but would aid maneuvering when kayak is leaned and one fin is lifted clear? *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Dec 23 1998 - 08:28:40 PST
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