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S&G: questions on a s&g
By:Tony
Date: 11/30/2001, 9:32 am

Hello all

I am building a s&g. it is 15ft3"1/2in long over all and
14ft3"1/2in at the waterline. I want it to be a swede form.the max bottom beam is going to be 24-25 inches wide the max top beam will be 26-28 inches wide.the deadrise will be 2 inches I figure the placement of my seat will be around 9ft.Does anyone know how to figure the center of balance (or where to place the seat is my main question) for a swede style kayak.it is going top be a sit on top (I hope)any one out there ever buit one?I weigh 230. I want high initial stability (used for fishing) can anyone help out ,advise or forsee any problems, thanks for any input.

Messages In This Thread

S&G: questions on a s&g
Tony -- 11/30/2001, 9:32 am
Re: S&G: questions on a s&g
Jim -- 11/30/2001, 2:24 pm
Re: S&G: questions on a s&g
Tony -- 11/30/2001, 3:11 pm
Re: S&G: questions on a s&g
Jim -- 11/30/2001, 4:51 pm
Re: S&G: questions on a s&g
Jon Limebrook -- 11/30/2001, 11:55 am
Re: S&G: questions on a s&g
Tony -- 11/30/2001, 1:19 pm
stability
Jim Eisenmenger -- 11/30/2001, 5:51 pm