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Re: Strip: Why a recessed cockpit?
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 2/21/2002, 1:16 pm
In Response To: Strip: Why a recessed cockpit? (SMehder)

A recessed coaming is lower, which makes rolling, sculling and balance bracing easier. It's also less likely to snag you when you're doing a re-entry. It looks nice, too.

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