"Steelhead"
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finished my Cape Ann Storm last week after many late evenings and long weekends
of great fun! Took her for a paddle this weekend with some friends and I
was amazed at how little effort it took to keep this boat moving pretty
quickly. My nine year old son even paddled this kayak well (although he
paddled in a rather prone position to reach the footpegs in the most forward
position). I enjoyed every minute of building this kayak and look forward
to building another sometime (maybe a double). One of the attached photos shows a little addition to the design I added. I moved the rear hatch back one station and added a small round hatch behind the cockpit. Beneath the hatch I glassed into place a 2 gal. plastic bucket. With the addition of one bulkhead, some insulation, and some hardware I have a built-in ice chest. Adds a little weight, but what can I say...I am definitely a "recreational" kayaker. Tom Walker |
