Re: [Paddlewise] CLC Northbay Comments

With all respect, the North Bay is a bit different than the 18.  I put a
Romany cockpit opening on my boat (did a rubbing as a pattern), the
35.5" x 15.5" wide larger one, And have no problem getting my legs in by
length.  However, due to the narrowness of the boat, the placement of
the foot pegs for a 36" inseam is in an area which will only house
smaller feet.  I chose to block foam 4" from the front bulkhead to a
good bracing length (I can put about 5 teaspoons of water in front of my
feet and can't extend my legs)  and have the maximum area for foot
placement- just enough for my 9.5.

Paul H.,  also on this list, is building a West River (also a nice
boat), which he chose after trying to fit feet in a North Bay at
Okumefest...

I think you should try the boat.

Then again, if you are building from plans, you can always modify.

Fred Meade wrote:
> 
> Just copied this off CLC's site:
> 
>   "Though we have made both North Bays a bit larger than traditional
> Greenland boats (to accommodate the "southern physique"), they are
> low-volume boats and larger paddlers may not fit. The standard cockpit is
> quite small at 24 inches long and 15 ½ inches wide (a larger
> Chesapeake-style cockpit is a kit option at no extra cost)."
> 
> 24 inches might be a bit tight for you, but the Chesapeake cockpit option
> will fit your needs.  I have a Chesapeake 18, and I can put 5 gallons of
> water infront of my feet with my legs extended.  Lots of room.
> Fred
> 
> >I know that there are a few PWers out there that have built or are
> >building Northbay/Northbay XLs.  I have been considering building one for
> >some time, but I have concerns about cockpit size and fitting.  I am not a
> >large person, but I seem to be much bigger than the prototypical
> >paddler.  My question is, is there enough room inside a Northbay for
> >me?  I am 6'2" _at_175lbs with a 36" inseam and size 12 feet.  Does the XL
> >have much more room?  I don't really need width, I would prefer the
> >20" beam.  I need depth.
> >


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