Just a quick note- I took my G17 out for the first time yesterday- it paddles like a dream, turns on a DIME, and if I hadn't installed a skeg, I would be very frustrated right now. With the skeg down, it tracks like a train- but with it up, I can't keep the boat straight to save my life.

For what it's worth, the G17 is a WONDERFUL boat, but take the time to install the skeg- you will be glad you did.

Todd

: I am just getting ready to tape the hull and deck together on my Guillemot
: 17'.
: Since I have not yet paddled one, I was wondering just how well they tracked.
: I have been paddling a Valley Skerray with a skeg and have gotten used to
: the rocker for tight turns or small lake manuvering, and then use the skeg
: for
: tracking,,,, if I don't use the skeg it is quite hard to control in any wind
: or when tracking is needed. It appears the Guillemot has a little less rocker
: than the skerrey, but maybe it would be a good idea for a skeg in the
: Guillemot?
: Any idea's ??????