It would seem that if the boat is built in Holland that it would make more sense to order the boat as you want it. It's much easier to move the bulkhead at the time the boat is built. I have two Nordkapps, one has the compass recess in the bow just ahead of the hatch and the other has the compass recess on the deck. I prefer the compass in the bow. It doesn't take up any space under the deck and it's easier to keep your eye on your heading. It's also supposed to reduce a tendency for getting seasick. I have also cut out the FG seats and fitted it with a minicell seat that sits directly on the hull...less weight and more stability. As for the knee tube, why buy a nice lightweight boat and clutter it up with stuff. You wouldn't put steel cranks on your recumbent. (BTW please e-mail me a photograph of your bikes) If you were going the battleship approach like Doug, then weight isn't an issue. I assume you are not really 8'6"??? Tot Zeins! Bob Denton Delray Beach *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Mar 27 2001 - 11:57:32 PST
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