Re: [Paddlewise] No need for a rudder... finally

Bob,
Before I decided on the Cape Horn I tried most of the popular touring kayaks
from Dagger, WS and Perception. Cape Horn is a fundamentally different hull
design from Harrie's Sealution design. It is not just a matter of adding a
bit more bow volume. One thing I learned from trying out several kayaks was
that it is very difficult to judge the feel of the kayak in the water until
you have tried it. Looking at a kayak above the waterline is a bit like
kicking tires on a car.
Peter
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Denton <BDenton_at_aquagulf.com>
To: 'Peter Veng-Pedersen' <veng_at_uiowa.edu>; <paddler_at_loxinfo.co.th>;
'Paddlewise news group' <paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2000 10:03 PM
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] No need for a rudder... finally


> The Cape Horn looks a bit like a hard chined short Sealution. The
Sealution
> I owned for a short while was a squirrelly boat in short shop. Harry seems
> to have added more volume to the bow which may correct that problem. What
> other yaks did you paddle?
>
> cya
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Peter
> Veng-Pedersen
> Sent: Monday, January 03, 2000 6:51 AM
> To: paddler_at_loxinfo.co.th; Paddlewise news group
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] No need for a rudder... finally
>
>
> I spend several days trying out many sea yaks at demo days here in the
> Midwest region and got quite annoyed by the need for using a rudder for
> directional stability when a significant wind is blowing. Also, at aerobic
> speed many yaks tend to diverge from the intended direction if you skip a
> couple of strokes for a little break or do not "closely balance"  your
> stokes. I was NOT impressed about several of the "top of the line" sea
yaks.
> Trying the Cape Horn  (http://www.wildsys.com/kayaks.html  ) was a VERY
> pleasant experience. There is something quite magic about this hull
design.
> No wonder WS claim they spend more R&D on this design that any other of
> their designs. (A big compliment to the designer Harrie Tieken  ). I am
now
> a very happy owner of a Cape Horn. My advice to anybody planning on buying
a
> sea yak DON'T trust anybody about the suitability for you. TRY IT OUT !!!
> Peter
>

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