I have both Nordkapps and the differences, while subtle, are significant: 1. Head Seas: The Jubilee has more volume in the bow, so it is more buoyant and tends to ride where the older design plunges, resulting in less water thrown up in head seas. 2. The Keyhole cockpit is a great improvement for those difficult put ins and take outs. I don't clear the cockpit by much, but am able to lift or place my knee with my butt on the seat. 3. I can't comment on quartering seas as I haven't noticed the problem you are referring to in either boat. 4. The compass has been moved further forward, ahead of the forward hatch, resulting in more room under the deck for a pump, etc. 5. The bulkheads have been improved, and are now curved where they meet the deck reducing or eliminating stress cracks. 6. The older design seems faster. 7. I removed the glass seat and use a foam replacement which produced a more stable and comfortable ride. 8. The Jubilee is 5-7 lbs. heavier then the original 9. MAJOR improvement on the skeg! With a slight push of the slider, you can tune this boat for any winds or loading you may encounter. In windy conditions, you can almost steer the boat with the skeg. cya Bob, >> Yes, we do have UV damage here in the great white north, as it is not afected by clouds, but you know that - you're just being a silly guy (too much sun on your head?). I was really referring to the latitude, not attitude! *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Mar 08 1999 - 06:51:15 PST
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