: Hi Roger

: I think Putz calls for 3/5 back from the bow for your center/body weight
: position. I believe Mike Hanks modified his a little, and moved his back
: about 1 1/2" more. Check with Mike on that. Are you going with the
: Putz style cockpit, or a more modern version off another kayak.? I think
: Bill's looks real good, and I like the way he chose to install it.

: Rehd

Rehd,

I spaced myself back 3/5th's of the way but still couldn't tell if it was correct.

I measured the distance of the S&G kayak on the front of the CLC brochure. The back of the cockpit is 62.3% from the bow. On a 17’ boat, that would place the cockpit at 127”. 3/5th’s + 2” would be 124.5”.

The Guilemot “L” cockpit back is 61% back from the bow which on a 17’ boat translates to 124.5 inches. Way to go Mike

My boat is 18’2” so if I use the 61%, my set back distance will be 133”.

Mmmm… Nothin’ like a little number crunchin’ to stimulate the mind

Roger