Re: looming 8 mi. "Surf" cruise to Cat Island Miss.
--- Inbolger@yahoogroups.com, "sterlingjb" <sterlingjb@y...> wrote:
The seat worked just fine especially since its' fore and aft
placement permits some range of adjustment regarding where you plant
your fanny perpendicular :-) I'm 6' and a few pounds North of you
and found it worked well.
I built a tilting rudder blade to avoid having to ship the
thing while away from shallow water or a quay.A relatively quick and
easy thing to do while you are still in construction mode.
Don't forget to post some pics for us to admire !
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
> Two questions: Did the Surf oarlock placements as shown on theplans
> work out for you (I weigh 205lbs)?Hi Richard,
> Also, were you able to hang the rudder at sea, while single handing?
> Thanks again, Richard Baker
The seat worked just fine especially since its' fore and aft
placement permits some range of adjustment regarding where you plant
your fanny perpendicular :-) I'm 6' and a few pounds North of you
and found it worked well.
I built a tilting rudder blade to avoid having to ship the
thing while away from shallow water or a quay.A relatively quick and
easy thing to do while you are still in construction mode.
Don't forget to post some pics for us to admire !
Sincerely,
Peter Lenihan
Thanks, Peter, for your comments. Your cautious encouragement has
been taken to heart.
The end chambers in my Surf have been sealed, and 8in. screw-in
inspection ports have been installed in them. I will sit on a
floatation cushion, and will of course wear a life-vest. The sail is
from Payson...glad to hear that yours was so good. Your comments on
Surf's stability are also encouraging, and I will plan to row in
winds above 15kts.
Two questions: Did the Surf oarlock placements as shown on the plans
work out for you (I weigh 205lbs)?
Also, were you able to hang the rudder at sea, while single handing?
Thanks again, Richard Baker
been taken to heart.
The end chambers in my Surf have been sealed, and 8in. screw-in
inspection ports have been installed in them. I will sit on a
floatation cushion, and will of course wear a life-vest. The sail is
from Payson...glad to hear that yours was so good. Your comments on
Surf's stability are also encouraging, and I will plan to row in
winds above 15kts.
Two questions: Did the Surf oarlock placements as shown on the plans
work out for you (I weigh 205lbs)?
Also, were you able to hang the rudder at sea, while single handing?
Thanks again, Richard Baker