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C1 Hellbender Squirt
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 6:07 pm
by Col
I have a Hellbender and wondered if it would go as a C1..?
I have loads of foam, but how would i attach straps?
Maybe the boat is not wide enough, who knows?
Any help please...!
C1 Col
hellbender
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 8:35 pm
by billcanoes
I don't think so- I think it would be way too narrow
Hmmm
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2005 10:05 pm
by Sir Adam
I suspect the volume distribution is wrong-the bow would be too light (normally legs are in there displacing air...).
The width of the cockpit rim may be too narrow as well....
The overall boat width may or may not be an issue, depending on the level of adventure you have
Unless you've paddled wildwater boats a bit, I suspect you'll find it the most frustrating, "tippy" boat ever.
Thigh straps can ALWAYS be glassed in
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2005 1:53 am
by Mike W.
Straps are no problem. Check out this link to photos of glassed in rope anchors:
http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/wh20crazy ... /my_photos
I think Adam is right about the volume distribution. If you have the boat maybe you should take it to the water, kneal in it & see if you can get far enough forward to balance the boat front to rear. If you can & think you can adapt to the lack of width go for it & let us know how it does.