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Im all set to start an 18'X22" sea kayak [West River180]. The hull tho isnt your typical single chine [per side] hull tho, and infact has 3 chines [per side]. Apparently, according to the designer, there is a trade on handeling characteristics for better efficiency - 3% less wetted surface area resulting in 1 to 2% less resisitence. Anyone have any experience with this kind of hull. I understand turns require more lean and such.
Pete
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