Kayak Rigging

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

 

Like this one Ziggy

[Zigs]

uuuhhhh

 

 

http://www.spandexwear.com/buffet/buf110-1.jpg

 

i'll wear most things !

 

how much does one of them cost then ?

[Zigs]

preparation grinds to a halt during the week.

 

spent today in a house where wind was blowing thru at sub zero temps, all you want to do after work is drink rum

[Zigs]

by tipping do you mean rolling the yak & getting very wet ?

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Hi Zigs,

 

......like the pic, the suit looks good on you .

Tipping.......yes rolling or falling off the Yak.......and yes.......very wet

 

 

YY

[Zigs]

wotcha yakity,

 

i was pulling my tummy in

 

its ok to drill holes in the yak and attach various things like rod holders, gas central heating & so on then ?

[SpeciMan]

Yakity at the buying stage but haven't made the decision. Dont know what size will fit into my flat!

Do you know anything about the BIC yaks? The bilbao is looking ok to me as its only 10feet and I can borrow it first to see if it fits.

 

How have you got on with those dry trousers you bought? I have those Farmer Johns shown above but need more than that for the early months of this year.

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Central Heating..??

 

Yes Zig, drill away, but you need to be carfull mate, increase hole sizes gradualy, rather than try to do it in one hit.

 

all the holes you drill will need to be reinforced on the inside of the Yak,..not a problem for you as you have plenty of room to manouver.

Use washers, and maybe small pieces of thin ply to spread the pressure on the Yak surfaces, gripfill them on the inside.

Be careful of the contours in the Yak, scewing or bolting on things to tight may split the hull.

Being fibreglass, it dosnt have the amount of give that our plastic logs have.

With the ply (if you use any) soak it in hot water first, this will make it easier to shape.

Another option may be to use thick rubber on the inside, use nuts, bolts and large washers, stainless steel preferably, with locking nuts.

Dont forget to sit in the Yak, and picture where your going to fix things, and check they dont get in the way of anything, and are easey to reach.

 

Have fun, and dont forget some pics

 

YY

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Hi Tony,

 

Took a look at the Bic Yaks, the bilbao, from the pics, looks like it has a high centre of gravity, meaning you are sat high up in the Yak, this would make the Yak feel a bit tippy.

In wind and choppy seas this may be a problem for you.

I cant remember your hieght and wieght Tony, what are they ??

I dont know too much about the Yaks to be honest, but looking at the pics you would be far better off with the Ocean Kayak Caper.

Being one of the smaller Yaks at 11ft, it is also a highly thought of Yak with a great track record.

If you can squeeze 11ft into your flat, Id say go for the Caper.

Hope this helps you.

 

YY

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]