> I don't have the kayak & the rest of the building junk @ home anymore,
> so I cant measure it & answer your question. here's what I remember:

> here's something to give you a sense of scale: the palm of my hand (when
> flat) is contained inside the portion of the skeg that exceeds the hull
> when it's fully extended. The skeg surface is ofcourse larger because it's
> a triangle & the palm of my hand isn't. but there isn't really a point
> in verbal description. go there again & measure. put a piece of paper
> on a skeg & outline it. take the paper home & remember you only
> copied the extended portion of the skeg, so the actual skeg
> "wing" will be larger. it will exceed your drawing by an inch or
> 2 @ its top.

> considerations for skeg location: more towards the cocpit, so it wont jump
> out of the water when you're on a wave. more towards the stern, so it will
> have the strongest effect. the solution: compromise.

> stick the stern of your boat in your shoulder & align your hand along
> the center line of the hull. position the trailing edge of the skeg @ your
> fingertips. hmm.... 2-3 feet. the man @ the kayak shop told me that.

> I'll measure it when I get the chance, & let you know.

> erez

Erez,

Thanks for your help. I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my questions. See you on the water!

Gary B.