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Re: S&G: Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Anyone built one y
By:Larry C.
Date: 9/19/2009, 12:44 pm
In Response To: Re: S&G: Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Anyone built one y (LeeG------WebKitFormBoundary01T2+npTVJHNgr7P)

Hey Lee,
What do you think the max paddler weigh is for this boat? How would you evaluate it for paddling in wind driven beam and following seas, chop,confused seas, and breaking waves on inland lakes that have close together wave sets that seldom exceed 4'

Thanks,

Larry C.

: It's funny how much freedom there is in building something when you know the
: parameters. I built it with the idea that it's a spare kayak for
: non-paddling friends but also a rough water kayak for use as a dinghy on a
: sailboat where stepping down 2' from the deck justifies some beam. I'm
: thinking of putting some t-nuts in the shear to anchor small fenders
: lengthwise as it bangs against docks and other boats. Also going to try
: out various downwind sail rigs.

Messages In This Thread

S&G: Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Anyone built one yet?
Bob Beaullieu -- 9/17/2009, 4:08 pm
Re: S&G: Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Anyone built one y
Dennis -- 9/18/2009, 11:58 am
Re: S&G: Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Anyone built one y
LeeG------WebKitFormBoundary01T2+npTVJHNgr7P -- 9/19/2009, 10:25 am
Re: S&G: Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Anyone built one y
Larry C. -- 9/19/2009, 12:44 pm
Re: S&G: Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Anyone built one y
LeeG------WebKitFormBoundary01T2+npTVJHNgr7P -- 9/19/2009, 11:12 pm
Re: S&G: Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Anyone built one y
LeeG------WebKitFormBoundary01T2+npTVJHNgr7P -- 9/18/2009, 12:18 am
Re: S&G: Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Anyone built one y
Jim Farrelly------WebKitFormBoundary+jH3iW3RBvAm9G -- 9/17/2009, 10:39 pm
Re: S&G: Pygmy Pinguino Sport - Anyone built one y
LeeG------WebKitFormBoundary01T2+npTVJHNgr7P -- 9/18/2009, 12:28 am