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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

12-08-2020, 06:19

Replies: 74

Kayak vs. Dinghy

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Posted By thomm225

Re: Kayak vs. Dinghy

The problem with a canoe is that they can be swamped with any decent size wave whereas a kayak would be fine especially if using a skirt.

Also, many kayaks can carry 250 lbs plus the occupant.
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Forum: Monohull Sailboats

24-09-2019, 16:35

Replies: 74

Kayak vs. Dinghy

Views: 25,120

Posted By thomm225

Re: Kayak vs. Dinghy

and don't forget there was a doctor that paddled and sailed a Klepper Kayak across the Atlantic in the 50's.

https://www.klepperamerica.com/about/

And then there's Feathercraft folding...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

24-09-2019, 05:47

Replies: 74

Kayak vs. Dinghy

Views: 25,120

Posted By thomm225

Re: Kayak vs. Dinghy

It also helps if you have some experience with kayaks.

I had mine two years before I bought the sailboat that I use it on.

Longest trip was 5 miles out into the bay/ocean and back on a very hot...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

24-09-2019, 03:19

Replies: 74

Kayak vs. Dinghy

Views: 25,120

Posted By thomm225

Re: Kayak vs. Dinghy

I guess that depends on the person.

If you aren't too overweight and are pretty good at balancing you can enter and exit alright but it can still be an adventure

I do it and do not have a...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

23-09-2019, 04:01

Replies: 74

Kayak vs. Dinghy

Views: 25,120

Posted By thomm225

Re: Kayak vs. Dinghy

Yes I sail it a lot mostly singlehanded. It's quite easy to handle (with autopilot and roller furling jib) and can also stand up to some pretty heavy conditions

And it's a shame folks sometimes...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

20-09-2019, 08:21

Replies: 74

Kayak vs. Dinghy

Views: 25,120

Posted By thomm225

Re: Kayak vs. Dinghy

I have a 16'6" Kayak on the deck of my 27' boat. It's maybe 23" - 24" wide.

My longest trip on it was 8 miles on the ocean side of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. (CBBT)

It's a Folbot Copper...

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