KBBS Archive 00,000

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)

Posted By: Paul A. Lambert
Date: Tuesday, 11 August 1998, at 10:29 a.m.

In Response To: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters) (Mark Kanzler)

I believe it would be a lot more practical to use 2 kayaks, or one large canoe. A kayak the size you are speaking of would be quite a feat to paddle. When the grand kids were young we each carried one child in a boat with an adult. That always worked out well, plus that way they don't argue.

> In order to paddle comfortably, yet still design a stable, comfortable
> triple (or Quad), what is the maximum beam and height (keel to peak
> of depth) that is practical? I'm thinking I'm going to expand my stitch
> and glue drawing that I've been fooling with into a large, open cockpit
> family boat for flat water in protected environment near shore. I'd
> like to eventually carry two adults, two toddlers, and a 60 lb dog
> w/ picnic stuff, so I'd like to go wide and low, but still have adequate
> freeboard.

Messages In This Thread

Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Mark Kanzler -- Wednesday, 5 August 1998, at 12:35 a.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Mark Kanzler -- Wednesday, 5 August 1998, at 12:39 a.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Al Bratton -- Monday, 10 August 1998, at 8:50 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Mark Kanzler -- Tuesday, 11 August 1998, at 1:28 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
NPenney -- Tuesday, 11 August 1998, at 1:51 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
John Lange -- Wednesday, 5 August 1998, at 12:55 a.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Mark Kanzler -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 1:40 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
John Lange -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 3:13 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Roger Tulk -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 3:43 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Mark Kanzler -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 6:06 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Roger Tulk -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 8:13 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Jerry Weinraub -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 5:32 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Mark Kanzler -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 6:43 p.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
Nick Schade -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 5:53 p.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
Mark Kanzler -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 6:45 p.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
Rich Kuchar -- Thursday, 6 August 1998, at 12:39 a.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
Nick Schade -- Wednesday, 5 August 1998, at 3:14 p.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
Mark Kanzler -- Wednesday, 5 August 1998, at 4:16 p.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
Nick Schade -- Wednesday, 5 August 1998, at 6:00 p.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
NPenney -- Monday, 10 August 1998, at 8:26 a.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
Mark Kanzler -- Monday, 10 August 1998, at 4:52 p.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
Michael Freeman -- Tuesday, 11 August 1998, at 12:00 p.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
Michael Freeman -- Tuesday, 11 August 1998, at 12:03 p.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
NPenney -- Tuesday, 11 August 1998, at 6:16 a.m.

Another Idea-The "Poke Boat"
Tom W. -- Thursday, 6 August 1998, at 2:15 p.m.

Re: Another Idea-The "Poke Boat"
arnold banner -- Saturday, 8 August 1998, at 7:48 p.m.

Don't Be Wary of a Wherry
Mike R -- Friday, 7 August 1998, at 2:42 p.m.

Re: Don't Be Wary of a Wherry
NPenney -- Tuesday, 11 August 1998, at 7:50 a.m.

Re: Or a Cosine Wherry
Don Beale -- Saturday, 8 August 1998, at 12:40 p.m.

Re: Build a Canoe
Roger Tulk -- Wednesday, 5 August 1998, at 4:53 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
John Lange -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 7:11 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
John Lange -- Tuesday, 4 August 1998, at 7:14 p.m.

Get a book. I'd suggest....
Paul Jacobson -- Friday, 7 August 1998, at 5:17 p.m.

Re: Get a book. I'd suggest....
Mark Kanzler -- Friday, 7 August 1998, at 6:50 p.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
NPenney -- Monday, 10 August 1998, at 8:34 a.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Paul A. Lambert -- Tuesday, 11 August 1998, at 10:29 a.m.

Re: Design Question (Anthropometric Parameters)
Bram -- Saturday, 15 August 1998, at 11:45 p.m.

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