: Not positive, Bill, but I'm gonna jump in here and suggest that they have a
: nicely ballasted design that utilizes batteries, heavier stores and even
: water reserves for stabilizing the big dude. I have not seen any evidence
: that they use something like a retracting set of outriggers, so it would
: have to be a ballast scenario.

: Some years ago, a guy tried to paddle/kite across the Atlantic and his boat
: had a slender fin keel with a bulb of lead on it for stability.

: The overall boat design/build of this project has been kind of on the
: secretive side of things. There have been some photos of the boat in the
: shop, but they do not, to my knowledge, show the whole form.

: Casting about, I found this interesting discussion on the topic of long range
: expedition "kayaks" along with some really cool shots of the
: practice boat used by Peter Bray for his ocean crossing effort.

: Do read the postings below the intial blog article for additional interest on
: the topic.

: http://www.kayakquixotica.com/2007/11/15/thats-not-a-kayak/

: Perhaps the most interesting element, which connects to your comments, Bill,
: about moving about on board, are the images that clearly show the
: stabilizer fin on the port side. My guess is that there are two fins
: (opposed) and that they are weighted for self-righting in the event of a
: roll in heavy weather.

Hi Chris,

Looking at that thing (hard to call it a kayak ) I'm glad I have no desires to do this

If I want to go offshore again I'll sail thank you.

Bill H.