Re: [Paddlewise] no bulkheads

>
>   "But wait, you need bulkheads for safety" some of you will say.  But
> why?  I fill up the empty areas with two large flotation bags.  These
> displace alot of water, and weigh much less weight than the bulkheads. 
> As an added bonus, I can reach all of my gear while in the kayak.
> 
>    So folks, don't discount bulkhead free boats so long as you are
> responsibly using flotation bags!
> 
>    - Scott

I've heard of situations where kayaks with bulkheads have taken on water 
in the hull in either the bow or stern area and couldn't be pumped out 
because.... the paddler couldn't get to the water to pump it out as it 
was sealed off by the water-tight bulkhead 8-}

Airbags would have been a big help in that case.

Or maybe a drill. :-)

Jackie

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