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| Author: | JollyGreen [ Fri Apr 24, 2009 8:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | distance between aka support mounts? |
I want to store a gaff in the side paddle holders and trying to figure out how long the gaff needs to be. Can someone measure the distance for me? My boat isn't readily available. |
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| Author: | KayakingBob [ Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: distance between aka support mounts? |
58 1/2" between the front and rear aka supports on my AI's I made a fishing "hammock" that holds my gaffs, even when rolled up against the hull if in rough water. When fully opened it's a great place to lay out all my gear instead of digging in the center hatch. I can also paddle over it, if landing in small shore break without having to put everything away. Kayaking Bob 
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| Author: | Upyaboya [ Fri Apr 24, 2009 4:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: distance between aka support mounts? |
Jaysus Kayaking Bob,....you never cease to amaze me, why it could double for a stretcher! Love your work! Upyaboya |
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| Author: | JollyGreen [ Fri Apr 24, 2009 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: distance between aka support mounts? |
Thanks for the quick response! You saved me from buying a 4 ft gaff at the last minute. Nice work too. |
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| Author: | Mongoose [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: distance between aka support mounts? |
a marlin strecther. |
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| Author: | chrisj [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 2:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: distance between aka support mounts? |
Jeremy, the gaff doesn't have to fit above the akas. There is a moulding in the hull to allow the paddle to sit up against the hull in the original Adventure, so the length of the gaff isn't critical. I carry a handspear that way, in case I find myself in negotiations with any of our local great whites. 
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| Author: | Upyaboya [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: distance between aka support mounts? |
And I think I've problema with seals! Can't imagine how I'd feel about the 'possibility' of great whites! |
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| Author: | chrisj [ Sun Apr 26, 2009 5:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: distance between aka support mounts? |
The drive down the freeway to the water is the really dangerous part. You can't fend off a Mack truck with a handspear. |
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