Re: Ocean Kayak and 27footer: store / tow

Logs dive. Actually, I think it would dive, depending on the speed it was
towed. It would surface immediately, but that would put a lot of strain on
the line.... hmmm...

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"Gary" <plumperNOSPAM@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Sat, 04 Feb 2006 17:12:39 GMT, Gary <plumperNOSPAM@xxxxxxx> wrote:


The only thing that I can think of that would be of concern is it
flipping over in a seaway and diving.


Flipping over is a matter of "when", not "if". It would be good no
know in advance how it will react after it flips. I've had 2 towed
inflatables flip over, once with a 65 lb outboard
motor on the back, and 1 fiberglass dinghy capsize while being towed.
It happens with amazing speed under the right conditions, and it
doesn't have to be especially rough. I see no reason to think that a
kayak is immune.

I don't think the kayak would be immune to flipping. I am interested in
what it does after flipping. Unlike a hardshell dinghy, it won't fill
with water or behave like a drogue. Unlike a zodiac it shouldn't start to
come apart. The kayak can't fill with water and will either dive or just
flip back again. Remember, it is more like a log than a boat.

Gary


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