Hi Matt, Your information was even more useful than you might think. I didn't know the Falco wasn't a brandname but a design, I didn't know the Biesbosch made boats of that design. Yesterday I've been searching the net for that boat, without any luck. Thanks for pointing me to the right site. According to the site you indicated, the hog is intentional. It is mentioned in the description. It says "Because the bow and stern are deeper in the water then the middle section, tracking is good despite of the short length". Since I was planning to visit the Biesbosch next friday with my friend, to buy a new sprayskirt, I'll see if the owner has anything more to say on the subject. Usually when you ask him any question, he offers you a cup of coffee, makes himself comfortable and gives you a quite entertaining lecture on kayak design, kayak modification, safety or anything you'd like to hear. I'll keep you posted. I can not send you a picture, I don't have a scanner or digital camera. As for anyone suggesting to heat and bend the boat: Since it is a composite boat (indicated as "polyesther" in my previous mail, my fault) I don't think that would do any good. Niels. *************************************************************************** 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 Wed May 09 2001 - 00:51:40 PDT
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