"On day trips my Mariner Elan seems to be very sensitive to loading.<snip> 4. Is there a way of marking the kayak for a visual check of balance at different total loadings? " G'day Mark: What I do is load the boat, then pick it up by the coaming sides at the neutral point, which I like to have at about mid thigh level on my particular boat. Adjustments are made by transfering a water bottle or food bag from front to back hatch until the boat is balanced. I think it is best to have a neutrally balanced boat, as during a day's paddle, wind or course changes might require paddling in all directions, relative to the wind. Cheers, PT Melbourne, Australia *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Feb 21 2003 - 16:49:12 PST
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