Re: [Paddlewise] Skeg Jammers

Oh boy is THIS topic near and dear to my heart,
especially recently. I have had a kayak full of
problems with the skeg on my Gulfstream 2000, in spite
of being extra careful to keep it clean. I thoroughly
enjoy the boat, but, if I were ever to go on a very
long trip away from any kind of civilization I doubt
if I would take a skeg boat.  I check the skeg every
time I take off, but sometimes a rock or pebble gets
in it at a beach launch. It's no fun to find out in
the middle of the ocean, as the wind picks up, that
your skeg has gone kaput.

Apparently skeg problems are quite common on this
model. I found out that Current Designs will give you
a free retrofit kit to upgrade the skeg. At least
that's what they told me a few weeks ago, but I have
yet to receive the kit. I suggest that Gulfstream
owners call the company and have them send you the
kit. It's got to be better than what is in it now.

Raphael 
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