Marinell asks: What exactly does "maximum capacity" for a kayak mean? It is a rough estimate of how much the boat will hold and still maintain some buoyancy and *reasonable* handling characteristics. The manufacturers are *generally* conservative on this issue and I have found that the weights they claim are relatively low. I have NOT tested this theory with ALL manufacturers. Most boats will hold a ton of weight before they actually sink. I think a good sales person, this forum, Nick's technique forum, RBP, and other "opinion machines" are a better source of info regarding safe weight capacities. The manufacturer's claims are fair to good guidelines. Steve (who deals with this on a daily basis) Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe N 45º 39' 47" 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122º 36' 16" Portland, OR 97217 Web: www.aldercreek.com Phone: 503.285.0464 Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net *************************************************************************** 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 Sat Dec 15 2001 - 16:35:28 PST
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