One of the reasons a boat broaches easily is the shape of the very front leading edge of the hull. This area is the first to interface with the water and will determine the vessel's course. If the course chosen is not straight down the wave the boat will begin a ( possibly unstoppable) turn or broach. Sidesurf City. The softer, rockered and more rounded this shape the less chance of broach (generally) as it might be maneuvered back onto another course. The thinner and straight the more chance of broach. The GS has a fairly thin bow section (good tracking, tho wet ride) and broaches quite easily. Everything's a compromise. get out and paddle a BUNCH of boats before you fall in love with a design. just 2 centavos steve Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe N 45º 36.285' 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr. W 122º 39.841' 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 Tue Jun 17 2003 - 12:30:03 PDT
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