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Mill Creek 13 Questions
By:mark
Date: 8/22/1999, 9:54 pm

Not too pleased with the capability of the Mill Creek 13 as a sailing craft. Due to the depth and restriction of the cockpit, it is very difficult to offset the healing tendency in a moderate breeze. Thinking about outriggers. Is it worth the effort? Any other opinions?

Also, I find that the bow of the Mill Creek rides quite high. Nearly 30 inches of the bow is out of the water while paddling. I tried to sit forward of where I mounted the seat with little effect on bringing the bow down. The only thing I can think of would be to add some weight in the forward compartment? Will this mess anything else up?

Thanks,

Mark

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Mill Creek 13 Questions
mark -- 8/22/1999, 9:54 pm
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willy dommen -- 8/24/1999, 10:44 am
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mark -- 8/24/1999, 3:34 pm
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Brian T. Cunningham -- 8/24/1999, 5:21 pm
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mark -- 8/25/1999, 1:41 pm
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Brian T. Cunningham -- 8/23/1999, 12:07 pm
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mark -- 8/23/1999, 4:45 pm
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Brian T. Cunningham -- 8/23/1999, 5:39 pm
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Nolan -- 8/23/1999, 6:56 am
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Jerry Brown -- 8/22/1999, 10:59 pm
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mark -- 8/23/1999, 4:51 pm