11-21-2010, 04:34 AM
[quote pontoonman]Yes on the watermaster idea, but its been done already as indicated on the second reply here; [url "http://forums.flyfisherman.com/forum/stillwater-fly-fishing/ultralight-float-tube"]http://forums.flyfisherman.com/...ltralight-float-tube[/url]
Seems like it would be more comfortable and stable than any kayak when converted to a watermaster, with your legs hanging down as ballast, though you would have to add back weight of fins and waders. At least you could have the option of lifting your out and rowing as well.
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I've come across that thread in my homework reading!
True, with the self stabilizing nature of having your feet continuously trimming your flotation, it would be better than any kayak. I don't think with your feet up you'd be near the speed of a true 'yak though. Add to that even with my feet down in my Canty which is wider than the Alpacka, it's not as stable as I'd like. Not that I'd flip or anything, but it's not rock solid like my Outcast tube.
Yeah, fins, waders, and a paddle right? Oh well, can't have it all... That said, I still am seriously considering trying to build a wider, more stable UL watermaster type boat, but in my dream world I'd like to be able to stand and cast from it. I guess at that point I wouldn't be packing it into a high lake anyway, so just build a damn pram right? Oh, wait, no flippers... DRAT!
Update on the progress soon...
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Seems like it would be more comfortable and stable than any kayak when converted to a watermaster, with your legs hanging down as ballast, though you would have to add back weight of fins and waders. At least you could have the option of lifting your out and rowing as well.
Pon
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I've come across that thread in my homework reading!
True, with the self stabilizing nature of having your feet continuously trimming your flotation, it would be better than any kayak. I don't think with your feet up you'd be near the speed of a true 'yak though. Add to that even with my feet down in my Canty which is wider than the Alpacka, it's not as stable as I'd like. Not that I'd flip or anything, but it's not rock solid like my Outcast tube.Yeah, fins, waders, and a paddle right? Oh well, can't have it all... That said, I still am seriously considering trying to build a wider, more stable UL watermaster type boat, but in my dream world I'd like to be able to stand and cast from it. I guess at that point I wouldn't be packing it into a high lake anyway, so just build a damn pram right? Oh, wait, no flippers... DRAT!
Update on the progress soon...
_SHig
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