Re: [Paddlewise] Placement of bulkheads

<Ron and Barb Wrote>
> The post re: the positioning of bulkheads in kayaks led me out to the
garage
> to measure the location of mine. On my QCC500X, 16'-10" glass boat, the
> bulkheads are almost exactly 1/3 in (5'-6") from each end leading me to
> believe it may be a structural consideration as much as anything else.

<Mike Wrote>
Since a kayak is skinny in the ends and fatter in the middle, supporting its
own weight means that the ideal position for the supports would be closer
to the waist than the quarter points.  So thirds may be a reasonable
approximation.


When I bought my QCC500X,  I was asked for my inseam measurement, and the
forward bulkhead, and rudder pedals were located so as to give me adequate
leg room.  I got the impression that the bulkheads could be located anywhere
desired since each boat is custom built.

Gary


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