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Re: Rudder needed?
By:L.C.
Date: 1/29/1999, 5:45 pm
In Response To: Rudder needed? (Paul Liebenberg)

> Hey, I am planning on building a Kayak, probably s&g for my first one. I
> notice that the clc boats have rudders, wheras the pygmys for the most
> part do not. Do I need a rudder? I am planning on an arctic tern or a coho
> I think. Will these boats track in most conditions? I am a novice paddler,
> but I'd rather not have to mess with a rudder if I don't have to. Also, in
> the pygmy kits, are the cockpit holes cut out? I might like to put a
> keyhole in. Thanks

> Paul Liebenberg

Paul, I paddle a Coho and it Does not need a rudder for any conditions I have encountered. The cockpit hole is precut.

Larry C.

Messages In This Thread

Rudder needed?
Paul Liebenberg -- 1/29/1999, 1:42 pm
Re: Rudder needed?
Steve -- 2/4/1999, 6:02 pm
Re: Rudder needed?
Lee -- 1/30/1999, 9:38 am
Re: Rudder needed?
L.C. -- 1/29/1999, 5:45 pm