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Re: Strip: Skeg Consequences
By:Mike Bielski
Date: 5/29/2011, 12:34 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: Skeg Consequences (mtkayak (Mike Trutwin))

Many historic Greenland kayaks had a skeg that was tied on and used only when the conditions warranted it. You can still do this if you want- here's a modern version of the strap-on type skeg:

http://www.rollordrown.com/kayak/skeg.html

But you could also do it a little bit differently and add some sort of receiver strip on your hull, and make an add-on skeg like these:

http://capefalconkayak.com/The%20modern%20skin%20on%20frame%20kayak.html

http://kajakkspesialisten.no/e_annet_tips.php

I think either solution would be better than a drop-down rudder-type skeg, and you still wouldn't have to cut a hole in your deck, only some screws, or even adhesive sealant if you choose. If you've got a solid roll, if you're on the water and decide you need it you can even put it bottom-side up and let a friend install the add-ons and roll back up.

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Messages In This Thread

Strip: Skeg Consequences
Mike Bielski -- 5/27/2011, 12:25 pm
Re: Strip: Skeg Consequences
Etiennemuller Muller Ireland -- 5/27/2011, 6:37 pm
Re: Strip: Skeg Consequences
Reg Lake -- 5/28/2011, 12:26 am
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Mike Bielski -- 5/28/2011, 12:41 am
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Reg Lake -- 5/28/2011, 1:10 am
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Reg Lake -- 5/28/2011, 1:35 am
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Mike Bielski -- 5/28/2011, 8:13 am
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Reg Lake -- 5/28/2011, 12:09 pm
Re: Strip: Skeg Consequences
Mike Savage -- 5/28/2011, 9:00 am
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PatrickC -- 5/28/2011, 9:20 am
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mtkayak (Mike Trutwin) -- 5/28/2011, 11:30 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 5/29/2011, 1:46 am
Re: Strip: Skeg Consequences
Charles Robinson -- 5/29/2011, 10:15 am
Re: Strip: Skeg Consequences
Mike Bielski -- 5/29/2011, 12:34 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 5/30/2011, 12:17 am
Re: Strip: Skeg Consequences
Jay Babina -- 5/30/2011, 7:32 am
Re: Strip: Skeg Consequences
Mike Bielski -- 5/30/2011, 8:09 am
Re: Strip: Skeg Consequences
Eric Mattison -- 5/31/2011, 1:31 pm