>Seaward kayaks are definitely made with some sailing in mind - they even have flat spot >for mast step, though it's in the wrong place. Too far in the bow for "Spirit" sail, and >too aft for Pacific Action sail or australian hinged designs. Hi All, I'm not going to defend the Seaward rudder system, except to say that it available in parts, tracks and pedals, rudder, and a control package of lines, each part available separately and easy to retrofit. However, I will correct a serious misconception. The flat spot on the foredeck is for mounting a compass. It was never designed as a sail mount. Chris Thetis Island. BC *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> available in parts, tracks and pedals, rudder, and a control package of > lines, each part available separately and easy to retrofit. > However, I will correct a serious misconception. The flat spot on the > foredeck is for mounting a compass. It was never designed as a sail > mount. It's nice to have this option for compass either; but this flat spot is about 5 ft from the backrest , - or compass has to be placed that far? *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> but this > flat spot is about 5 ft from the backrest , - or compass has > to be placed that far? Not only do I agree with what Melissa said, but you will also find that the closer the compass is to the paddler, the more susceptible to seasickness they become. Steve Holtzman Southern Calif. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
It is tiring on the eyes to constantly change focus from far to near. Having the compass that far forward allows you to keep it in your vision without refocusing. After awhile (many miles) you are able to maintain your compass heading without conciously looking at the compass. >> However, I will correct a serious misconception. The flat spot on the >> foredeck is for mounting a compass. It was never designed as a sail >> mount. > > It's nice to have this option for compass either; but this flat spot is > about 5 ft from the backrest , - or compass has to be placed that far? *************************************************************************** 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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