Mick, Matt,
What is your opinion of which cockpit size to build in the Okwata? The Lakers and Freedoms have the larger size. Would the smaller size have any advantage other than using a spray skirt, which I'll probably never use? I can see the larger one is easier to enter and exit. Anything else?
Thanks,
Billy
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G'ay Billy,
I like the biger, more open cockpits for a variety of reasons. ease of entry and exit are only a couple.
In our tropical heat, a spray deck is not really an option except in survival conditions, and I nolonger paddle in those conditions. the more open cockpit is also way cooler.
I fish from all my boats and the bigger cockpit is a big advantage here. I can sore my tackle drink bottle and other stuff handing and within easy reach while paddling.
It also makes it easier to drag solid fish into the boat.
For the guys paddling cold water, the smaller cockpit is probably a good idea but for me, here, it serves no purpose and is next to useless.
The standard cockpit in Laker is ideal for me here.
I like the biger, more open cockpits for a variety of reasons. ease of entry and exit are only a couple.
In our tropical heat, a spray deck is not really an option except in survival conditions, and I nolonger paddle in those conditions. the more open cockpit is also way cooler.
I fish from all my boats and the bigger cockpit is a big advantage here. I can sore my tackle drink bottle and other stuff handing and within easy reach while paddling.
It also makes it easier to drag solid fish into the boat.
For the guys paddling cold water, the smaller cockpit is probably a good idea but for me, here, it serves no purpose and is next to useless.
The standard cockpit in Laker is ideal for me here.
Regards,
Mick
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Matt,
My pleasure, really, you've got a great site here. thanks.
Mick,
Okwata MkII, reminds me of the naming of military stuff from way back.
I can only hope to get it finished quickly, but it may be awhile. Good building to you. I'm sure everyone will see pix of yours before I make the first cut.
Later,
Billy
My pleasure, really, you've got a great site here. thanks.
Mick,
Okwata MkII, reminds me of the naming of military stuff from way back.
I can only hope to get it finished quickly, but it may be awhile. Good building to you. I'm sure everyone will see pix of yours before I make the first cut.
Later,
Billy