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08/07/2020 05:51PM
I have been thoroughly enjoying a Northstar Northwind 16 as a tandem boat. I'm wondering if anyone who has experience with soloing this canoe could provide some pointers.
With the asymmetrical rocker, do you sit in the bow seat in a reverse position? Or is it better suited to paddle forward from just behind the yoke with a kneeling thwart replacing the rear thwart? I understand there is no replacement for just trying it out, but just looking for advice.
Thanks!
With the asymmetrical rocker, do you sit in the bow seat in a reverse position? Or is it better suited to paddle forward from just behind the yoke with a kneeling thwart replacing the rear thwart? I understand there is no replacement for just trying it out, but just looking for advice.
Thanks!
08/07/2020 07:50PM
Yep, with the asymmetric rocker the boat wants to have the bow in front. A kneeling thwart is an easy and good option. If you paddle with the boat empty you may still find it bow light since kneeling thwarts are usually a bit further aft than optimum to help keep you from getting trapped between the kneeling thwart and yoke. I have a Polaris with an optional center seat (and no yoke) and I love the set-up and how it paddles solo since the center seat is in a better position than a kneeling thwart. The Polaris is similar to your NW16.
08/07/2020 08:22PM
thew2: "I have been thoroughly enjoying a Northstar Northwind 16 as a tandem boat. I'm wondering if anyone who has experience with soloing this canoe could provide some pointers.
With the asymmetrical rocker, do you sit in the bow seat in a reverse position? "
If it is to be primarily a tandem canoe this is what I have done and would do if I were you. Unless your running rivers it's usually better to have a shorter bow as to not catch as much wind. This is how the B16 is designed to be paddled solo and works great.
With the asymmetrical rocker, do you sit in the bow seat in a reverse position? "
If it is to be primarily a tandem canoe this is what I have done and would do if I were you. Unless your running rivers it's usually better to have a shorter bow as to not catch as much wind. This is how the B16 is designed to be paddled solo and works great.