It appears that the seat location of my kayak is too far back. After researching the subject of trimming a kayak, I am even more confused than before I started. Is there a simple way to check the trim? Your thoughts would be much appreciated. Thanks^E^E^E^E Alan Kelley *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
One quick and dirty way is to scoop a handfull of water into the cockpit while you're sitting in the boat afloat. The direction and speed that the water rolls away will give you a clue to which way the boat is trimmed. The advantage of this method is that it allows for the precence of the paddler, which has just as much effect on trim as cargo does. Cheers, Philip "Earthlink" <kelleyar_at_sprintmail.com> wrote: >It appears that the seat location of my kayak is too far back. > >After researching the subject of trimming a kayak, I am even more confused >than before I started. > >Is there a simple way to check the trim? > >Your thoughts would be much appreciated. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
"Earthlink" <kelleyar_at_sprintmail.com> wrote > It appears that the seat location of my kayak is too far back. > > After researching the subject of trimming a kayak, I am even more confused > than before I started. > > Is there a simple way to check the trim? The only surefire way I know of is to paddle it in a substantial sidewind and see if it turns downwind excessively (lee cocks). If so, move the seat forward or put something heavy in the forward compartment. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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