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Holy Cow. How right you were!
By:Kudzu
Date: 1/31/2009, 3:58 pm
In Response To: Re: Launching photos (Dave Gentry)

: So, what are you sitting on? A foam pad over the floorboards could be pretty
: significant.

: If it's for the new boat you'll be a lot happier paddler sitting on the
: floor.

Man I am absolutely amazed!! Lead an Eagle Watch paddle today. Saw 5 Bald Eagles BTW. When we got back I pulled the Rocket off the trailer to paddle around a bit. Still not float bags in it.

Wanted to try one of the guys air cushions in it. Instantly realized it had to have less air. Let a lot out and paddled around really struggling. Came back and pulled it out and tossed it back to him. So now I am just sitting on the floor boards.

AMAZING!! It's like a different boat. I knew CG was important and not that I didn't believe you guys. But it is just amazing at how much difference approx 1/2" of height makes! I could actually paddle it without expecting to go swimming. Still not very stable in it but it was honestly like a different boat. The guys on the bank said they could see the difference watching me paddle it.

So, guess it's going to be a short trip boat and I am going to have to develop an iron bottom. ;)

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Finished! *Pic*
Kudzu -- 1/23/2009, 10:10 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished!
Daniel Daniels -- 1/24/2009, 4:19 pm
Launching photos
Kudzu -- 1/24/2009, 6:26 pm
Re: Launching photos
Dave Gentry -- 1/25/2009, 7:34 am
Holy Cow. How right you were!
Kudzu -- 1/31/2009, 3:58 pm
Re: Holy Cow. How right you were!
Don Goss -- 2/1/2009, 9:05 am
Re: Holy Cow. How right you were! *Pic*
Dave Gentry -- 1/31/2009, 4:51 pm
Re: Holy Cow. How right you were!
Kudzu -- 1/31/2009, 7:19 pm
Re: Launching photos
Kudzu -- 1/28/2009, 7:42 am
Re: Launching photos
Bill Hamm -- 1/29/2009, 12:14 pm
Re: Launching photos
John Faas -- 1/25/2009, 2:02 am
Re: Launching photos
Bill Hamm -- 1/25/2009, 12:52 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished!
Mike Bielski -- 1/24/2009, 12:08 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished!
Kudzu -- 1/28/2009, 12:16 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished! *LINK*
Doug S -- 1/29/2009, 8:01 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished!
Kudzu -- 1/29/2009, 9:53 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished!
Bill Hamm -- 1/29/2009, 12:52 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished!
Bill Hamm -- 1/25/2009, 12:50 am
Yes. *NM*
Mike Bielski -- 1/25/2009, 8:47 am
Sweet! *NM*
Dave Gentry -- 1/24/2009, 11:10 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished!
Kim Woodman -- 1/24/2009, 10:14 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished!
Clayton Plunkett -- 1/23/2009, 10:35 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished!
Kudzu -- 1/23/2009, 10:53 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Finished! *NM* *Pic*
Kudzu -- 1/23/2009, 10:11 pm