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Kid sized?

Posted By: Rick C.
Date: Friday, 14 May 1999, at 5:34 p.m.

Hi howdy all,

A friend and I are building yaks for our 7 years olds. Very simular to Glen-L's kid-yak. I have the sides and bottom stitched, and I am wondering about the sides. These are flat bottom boats, and the side panels are 9 inches tall. I don't know if it's an optical illusion or just because it is so short,( only 7 feet) but the sides look way too big. I am concerned that they will be scraping knuckles as they paddle.

These boats are supposed to draft about three inches with 100 lbs., and both of our kids are less than half of that.

So, the question is: can we shave 2 inches off the sides without worrying about safety and all that? Seems to me, it shouldn't be a problem, but I'm not an expert. If anyone can see fault in my thinking, please enlighten me.

And don't worry about hurting my feelin's none neither. That's what I'm here for. 8^)}

Input and ideas appreciated. Thanks.

Rick C.

Messages In This Thread

Kid sized?
Rick C. -- Friday, 14 May 1999, at 5:34 p.m.

Right sized
Paul Jacobson -- Monday, 17 May 1999, at 12:34 a.m.

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