Re: [Paddlewise] Night paddle, was Skeg Jammers

From: Doug Lloyd <dalloyd_at_telus.net>
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 23:15:12 -0700
Scott posted:
>As I understand it, a proper skeg boat is designed around the skeg. That
is, the boat is actually designed to weathercock. That being the case, I
prefer a boat that is designed to handle well without either a skeg or a
rudder, and then I can add a rudder to it only if I felt I really wanted one
to make life a little easier. I don't HAVE to use the rudder on the boat,
but the skeg boat is designed to require the use of a skeg.<

That may be the case (boat designed around the skeg). Like I said, I don't
really know. If it is true, then that doesn't sound too good. Makes you want
to design/build your own kayak.

Doug Lloyd
Victoria BC
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