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Retro51 · 12-25-2007, 04:35 PM

Update on my Kayak: I converted it to a sailing Kayak. I had to add a mast and sail (of course), but also leebboards and a rudder. The rudder was hardest - I had to try three different attachment methods before I got one that worked. The sail was made from a drop cloth.

Ond of the best things I did was to add outriggers I made from ABS pipe. They are about 5 feet long and about 5 feet from each side. I can actually sit on the edge of the Kayak, or even jump off and climb back in. For sailing, they are a necessity, because it heels badly under wind otherwise.

I've had about 20 hours sailing on Lake Granbury, where I now live. It does real well under light conditions. It's scary if it gets too windy, but that's OK. I mainly wanted to try sailing and learn what I could, so it's working for that.

12-25-2007, 04:35 PM	#11
Retro51 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 43	Re: Sail, And Motor on my Kayak Update on my Kayak: I converted it to a sailing Kayak. I had to add a mast and sail (of course), but also leebboards and a rudder. The rudder was hardest - I had to try three different attachment methods before I got one that worked. The sail was made from a drop cloth. Ond of the best things I did was to add outriggers I made from ABS pipe. They are about 5 feet long and about 5 feet from each side. I can actually sit on the edge of the Kayak, or even jump off and climb back in. For sailing, they are a necessity, because it heels badly under wind otherwise. I've had about 20 hours sailing on Lake Granbury, where I now live. It does real well under light conditions. It's scary if it gets too windy, but that's OK. I mainly wanted to try sailing and learn what I could, so it's working for that.