Re: [Paddlewise] Hard chined hulls

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Jan 2002 01:38:43 -0500
From: "Wayne Smith" <wsmith16_at_snet.net>

> We decided to try and see whose boat was fastest one day, and we raced. My
> boat began to plane off, just as Derek predicts, but it started planing at
> the very top end of my ability to propel the boat. Ken's boat showed no
> signs of planing, and he continued to accelerate past me (Well, for about
> 30 feet, and then he almost collapsed). 

I'm curious how you determined that the kayak was starting to plane.
What indicator did you use?

Mike

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