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Re: Big feet

Posted By: scotty@banet.net
Date: Tuesday, 26 January 1999, at 9:31 a.m.

In Response To: Big feet (Rick C.)

> Howdy all,

> I am currently paddling a CLC Cape Charles 18, built to specs using thier
> blue prints. I am having trouble with my big feet! I can wear sneakers and
> be snug, or booties and have a little room, but that's it.

> How much trouble would I be asking for if I added an inch or two to the
> side panels to raise the deck? I realize that this will add to the beam,
> but I am not worried about it. ( I also have trouble getting my knees in
> and out.)

> Or...could I make a tapered rise in the sides, say starting at the
> cockpit, peaking at my feet, and then coming back down further f'ward?
> This would probably warp the hell out of the cambered deck though.

How about something a simple as a local enlargement of the deck like the cool hood lumps on some of the Muscle cars of the 50-60's? Stripped across the deck they could look like alligator eyes, or lengthwise to minimize that effect. Measure where your feet are likely to be sticking up, and make something like two small teardrop shaped salad bowls out of strips, cut out deck and epoxy in place. Follows the same principal used in customizing the hood of the car to provide clearance for carbs, larger engines, etc. For small footed people, it would allow reducing height of boat even further for less wind catching effect. TNX, scotty

> I love my boat, but I would really like to be able to stick some hiking
> boots into it when the weather turns.

> Any and all responses appreciated,

> Rick

Messages In This Thread

Big feet
Rick C. -- Monday, 25 January 1999, at 11:19 p.m.

Re: Big feet
scotty@banet.net -- Tuesday, 26 January 1999, at 9:31 a.m.

Re: Big feet
Rick C. -- Tuesday, 26 January 1999, at 12:19 p.m.

scale it up
Brian T. Cunningham -- Wednesday, 27 January 1999, at 5:23 p.m.

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