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New Yak

tx river rat

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Feb 23, 2007
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To the pros
I posted this on Mat site too but if yall have any ideal on plans let me know
I have just finished rigging the freedom so it is pretty well finished. I thought about the South Wind but What I really need is a Yak 12 ft long
30 inches, wide flat bottom. Similar design on the hull as Freedom with
a cockpit like I built on the freedom sealed bulkheads .
Ok now let me explain why I want these things in a boat. 12 ft will just throw in back of the truck no rack with tailgate down and be legal. 30 inches wide I have a soninlaw thats a big boy so it would be comfortable and it would be stable for new folks to try. Like the flatbottom for fishing shallow and stable put ins . with the sealed bulkheads you have the best of both worlds low seating position so is stable low wind signature. but works like a sit on top easy to get in and doesn't catch much water if you do turtle.
Ron