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Other: Seat placement *LINK*
By:Bill Burton
Date: 4/29/2003, 5:44 pm

Okay, I admit I'm still at the pacing and handwringing stage of this project, but you guys did not answer one of my questions from an earlier post! How much does a 1-2 inch fore/aft difference make in seat placement, with regard to weathercocking and steering strokes? How do you determine the best location precisely? If this can only be done by trial and error on the water, what do I look for? Again, this is a Pygmy AT17, and I'm installing a foam seat per Vaclav's plan (link). I do plan to use velcro so I can remove the seat, but I'd prefer to cut the cheekplate notches for a snug fit.

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Other: Seat placement *LINK*
Bill Burton -- 4/29/2003, 5:44 pm
Re: Other: Seat placement
Jim Kozel -- 4/30/2003, 11:05 am
Re: Other: Seat placement *LINK*
Dave Houser -- 4/30/2003, 12:30 am
Re: Other: Seat placement
Don -- 4/29/2003, 9:27 pm
Re: Other: Seat placement
charles w -- 4/29/2003, 9:23 pm