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Launching: merganser hybrid-hybrid *Pic*
By:Niklas Strand
Date: 4/14/2004, 11:09 am

Finally!

I launched my S&G merganser hybrid with divinycell/carbon/aramid hull and spruce/mahogany/cedar stripped deck during easter holiday.

It paddled beautifully, no weathercocking and great carved turns!
The low foredeck is great for a greenland style paddle but sitting with completely straight legs will take a while getting used to.

Not enough waves to evaluate whether my lower bow was a good idea...

Thank You all for sharing your vast knowledge at this forum!
Looking forward to warmer water!

Regards
Niklas,
Stockholm

for higher resolution and other pics of building feel free to visit:
www.photoisland.com
id:niklas_arvid_strand@hotmail.com
pw:kajak

Messages In This Thread

Launching: merganser hybrid-hybrid *Pic*
Niklas Strand -- 4/14/2004, 11:09 am
Nice
Sam McFadden -- 4/14/2004, 11:06 pm
Re: Launching: merganser hybrid-hybrid
mike loriz -- 4/14/2004, 6:31 pm
Very slick, indeed!
Brian Nystrom -- 4/14/2004, 1:50 pm
Re: Launching: merganser hybrid-hybrid
Chris Ostlind -- 4/14/2004, 12:38 pm
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Brian Nystrom -- 4/14/2004, 1:48 pm
Re: Launching: merganser hybrid-hybrid
Chris Ostlind -- 4/14/2004, 2:41 pm