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Re: Attention cart builders
By:Nolan
Date: 6/30/1999, 7:06 am
In Response To: Re: Attention cart builders (Steve Rhodes)

A most interesting design I saw in a book was where you were essentially sailing a wheelbarrow. The boat was about 10", standard/classic rowboat/sailing dingy lines. The bow incorporated an epoxy covered foam sheet wheel that was recessed into a pocket in the bow, protruding just enough for the wheelbarrow/boat to roll on it. At the stern, the gunnel stringers extended beyond the transom for about one foot, ending in a classic handle shape. You wheelbarrowed the boat out into the water, and stepped on. Very slick!

Now, you could incorporate that idea into a kayak, particularly at the stern. Designing a slotted tail with a recessed wheel that sat in it. Shouldn't affect performance much, would still allow the use of a rudder or skeg if desired, and would be a handy rolling point, with you holding the bow loop.

Messages In This Thread

Attention cart builders
Larry C. -- 6/27/1999, 5:45 pm
Re: Attention cart builders
Steve Rhodes -- 6/29/1999, 11:53 am
Re: Attention cart builders
Nolan -- 6/30/1999, 7:06 am
Thankyou!
mike allen -- 6/30/1999, 12:50 pm