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Higher CG
By:JG
Date: 11/18/1999, 8:46 pm
In Response To: Re: Thanks everyone! (Paul Connolly)

> I've thought about raising the seat to get a bit more clearance - but
> assumed I would be too tippy. On the other hand - the Chessy feels so
> stable - maybe it would be OK. I'll give it a try and let you know how it
> goes.

Thanks Paul. I think I'm going to order my kits the first of the week, probably Tues. So if you do try it this weekend by chance, I'am very interested in what you thought of the stability difference! Still interested no matter when you try it. Don't think these kits build themselves over night! :)

Messages In This Thread

Chesapeake vs LT
JG -- 11/16/1999, 2:41 am
Thanks everyone!
JG -- 11/16/1999, 11:04 pm
Re: Thanks everyone!
Paul Connolly -- 11/18/1999, 5:11 pm
Re: Thanks everyone!
lee -- 11/18/1999, 9:06 pm
Higher CG
JG -- 11/18/1999, 8:46 pm
Re: Chesapeake vs LT
Paul Connolly -- 11/16/1999, 3:10 pm
Re:deck whacking
lee -- 11/16/1999, 11:27 pm
Re:deck whacking
Paul Connolly -- 11/18/1999, 3:59 pm
Re: different strokes
lee -- 11/18/1999, 8:59 pm
coaming whacking
Ed Valley -- 11/17/1999, 12:40 pm
Re:deck whacking
Byron Lawrence -- 11/17/1999, 10:44 am
Re: Chesapeake vs LT
Randy Knauff -- 11/16/1999, 1:36 pm
Re: Chesapeake vs LT
lee -- 11/16/1999, 11:39 am
Re: Chesapeake vs LT
TK -- 11/16/1999, 11:04 am
Re: Chesapeake vs LT
Shawn Baker -- 11/16/1999, 9:42 am
Re: Chesapeake vs LT
Chris Bush -- 11/17/1999, 3:53 pm
Another data point:
Shawn Baker -- 11/17/1999, 4:06 pm
Re: Chesapeake vs LT
David Dick -- 11/16/1999, 9:30 am