Subject: Re: baidarka stability
From: Craig Keller (craigk@chem.ucsb.edu)
Date: Wed Dec 20 2000 - 02:11:13 EST
A gallon of water weighs aproximately 8 pounds. For 50 pounds, that means
6.25 gallons. I bought 50 lbs of lead shot today (looks like about two
quarts worth, water is much cheaper BTW); the same equation means that I
need float bags with at least 6.25 gallons of volume to float the lead if
the boat should happen to fill with water. The one advantage of lead is
that the weight can be placed very low in the boat enhancing the stability
gained per pound of ballast. Harvey has mentioned the disadvantages.
-Craig
On Tue, 19 Dec 2000, James Mitchell wrote:
> I am laughing so hard my sides ache!
>
> Fraser, I went through the same thing with Raven. Now that I have gotten
> really quite used to her, she is no problem at all. I think after all the
> hard work you must have been through to finish the hull (and
> congratulations!!!), she is worth fighting for.
>
> Suggestion. Get some wine sacks (you can also use water bags or milk
> bottles, but they are not so much fun in the acquisition stage) and fill
> them with water. Plunk them into the hull behind your seat. I don't know
> what size you are, but I am guessing that a bunch of ballast wouldn't hurt a
> bit. I'd go for at least 50 lbs -- how much does a gallon of water weigh,
> you guys?
>
> I think once you get used to how she feels when she starts to go critical,
> you will become more comfortable. Best of luck!!! And get a dry suit!!!!!
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Fraser Howell" <fraser.howell@ns.sympatico.ca>
> To: <baidarka@lists.intelenet.net>
> Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 5:47 PM
> Subject: baidarka stability
>
>
> > Late this summer I launched a greenland type kayak built to the Sea
> > Kayaker plans of Chris Cunningham. Beam 20 in, LOA 17.5 ft. I am a
> > novice kayaker. This thing tried to drown me every time I took it out.
> > My question is should I persevere with it, or get a beamier boat to
> > learn on?
> > Fraser Howell
> > Halifax
> >
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