Marathon Canoe Jensen V1-pro

[bushpaddler]

Hi,

has anyone an idea or knows anyone that has a clue if a team of 180 lbs stern and 115lbs bow is able to trim s V1 pro properly without using any additional weight? Maybe I'm wrong here but is there another forum where marathon folks are involved and maybe can tell?

Cheers
Florian

[Mike W.]

Y'all may want to swap ends. It's WAY easier to trim a boat w/ the light paddler in the stern & the heavy one in the bow. With your proposed weight distribution, both paddlers will probably be crammed more forward than they want.

I know paddling stern is a skill that takes time to develop. Calling huts from the bow is tough too, but I've seen it done.

[kaz]

Florian,
You might be able to trim it, but the bow paddler would have to shoved as far forward as possible, to the point where one foot is on top of the other. Also, the stern paddler would have to slide forward. Put a few gallons of water in the boat with you and see where it goes. The V1 is a very fast boat!

[bushpaddler]

@Kaz
Haven't bought one yet but wonder if it would be the fastest possibility for us with our weight range. I guess a Pro should be faster than a mixer even if trimmed with some weight...
Am I wrong?

Florian

[kaz]

A mixer would be set up so the heavier paddler MUST be in the bow. As Mike said, this is the best way to run these boats anyway. Personally, I feel that my V1-Michigan is as fast as a standard V1. The Michigan, like a "mixer", trims better with the heavier paddler in the bow.

[Mike W.]

I've got an old Wenonah Marathon. I think it's a predecessor to the V1A. I'm 195ish & my stern paddler is probably 220ish. To trim the boat I'm crammed as far forward as I can be. My knees are touching & the gunnels are bowed out from my calves. I cannot fit my heels side by side on the bottom of the boat. I have my right heel on the bottom, the left heel is under the arch of the right. The ball of my right foot is under the arch of the left. Every few hours I switch my feet.

I've tried paddling stern, but I never got the hang of calling huts early enough.