How much weight would a mini cell pillar add to a sea kayak? Something similar to what is in a WW kayak? Then again how much support would a pillar add? Why do men love to tweak things so much? Jim et al ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Fereira" <jaf30_at_cornell.edu> > >> 2) as a 250 lb paddler, I'm concerned about the strength of the boats - in > >> particular the deck. I once tried on someones wooden boat - and when I > >> (gently) planted my backside on the deck just behind the coaming in order > >> to slide into the cockpit, there was a distinct creaking/crunching sound > >> from the deck... > >I weigh around 205. I was concerned about this as well. As someone already > >mentioned, there's a strong bulkhead right behind the cockpit which will > >take a lot of weight. *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Mar 02 2003 - 06:26:11 PST
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