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kayak retractable skeg
By:Dr. Bruce Bowden
Date: 12/17/1998, 1:49 pm

Currently building Great Auk and am interested in stability potential of a retractable skeg. I have used a centreboard/trunk setup in a 17' sailboat and wonder if this concept would aid in stability of the kayak. Where to place, size, daggerboard or pulley operated - which way to go? Nick, your book is the best I've seen and read. Many thanks.

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kayak retractable skeg
Dr. Bruce Bowden -- 12/17/1998, 1:49 pm
Re: kayak retractable skeg
Nick Schade -- 12/17/1998, 4:44 pm
centerboards are for leeway prevention
Brian C. -- 12/17/1998, 3:46 pm
Re: kayak retractable skeg
Bob Hysen -- 12/17/1998, 3:07 pm