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Strip: Why a recessed cockpit?
By:SMehder
Date: 2/21/2002, 1:09 pm

I am nearing the point of working on the cockpit of my Night Herron. I am building the high/regular deck version. As I read in Nick's book he talks about the recessed deck.

What is the advantage/disadvantage? I am 180#'s and 6'0". Both of my other plastic boats do not have recessed cockpits and I have no trouble attaching a spray skirt.

Would like to hear opinions of others/Nick.

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Why a recessed cockpit?
SMehder -- 2/21/2002, 1:09 pm
Re: Strip: Why a recessed cockpit?
Shawn Baker -- 2/21/2002, 5:42 pm
Re: Strip: Why a recessed cockpit?
Joe -- 2/21/2002, 6:11 pm
Re: Strip: Why a recessed cockpit?
SMehder -- 2/21/2002, 7:52 pm
Re: Strip: Why a recessed cockpit?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 2/21/2002, 3:37 pm
Re: Strip: Why a recessed cockpit?
Brian Nystrom -- 2/21/2002, 1:16 pm