----- Original Message ----- From: "PeterO" <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> > Questions: - Are most skegs continuously adjustable > and is the ability to adjust them an advantage in tuning the boat to sea > conditions. If so why? And in what conditions? Peter, I paddle a Gulfstream with a continuously adjustable skeg and find that it is a big help when trying to "tune out" the weathercocking from a beam wind. If you don't use enough skeg, you still weathercock and if you use too much, you'll lee cock. The skeg is also useful in following seas. However, it does impact the ability to turn. Yes, you can still turn by leaning or edging, but the turn is much sharper and easier if you pull the skeg completely up just prior to the turn. Steve Holtzman Southern CA. *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Sep 08 2003 - 15:11:35 PDT
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