West River MAX LOAD qstns

Posted by Petewp on Jan 23, 2008

Hi guys,

Ive got my sailrig MKII virtually completed for my WR180 - not to be confused with the WR18. As I recall, and correct me if Im wrong, max load for the 180 was 350lbs. For the WR18 its 270lbs. Well I added up all the camping gear weight plus the extra heft Ive factored into the kayak and rig [its just my way]plus my fat body and I total out at 350lbs virtually on the nose.

Wow - whats that mean? How low will I be in the water now? If I go a pound over am i a submarine? Is this a number based on performance envelope or am I truly nearly underwater?

Thanks all for your help. Incidentaly - How many inches or millimeters will i be from the sheer of the deck meeting the sides? Does every inch carry a given weight of payload that I can gauge on my kayak?

Thanks people!!!

Pete

Replies:

• Re: West River MAX LOAD q by Charlie on Jan 24, 2008
• CLC can you ANSWER PLEASE by Petewp on Jan 24, 2008
  • No shouting. by CLC on Jan 24, 2008
    • LOL! by Robert N Pruden on Jan 25, 2008
      • Re: LOL! by Petewp on Jan 25, 2008
    • Re: No shouting. by Petewp on Jan 25, 2008
      • Re: No shouting. by CLC on Jan 25, 2008
        • OK but what about this... by Petewp on Jan 25, 2008
          • Re: OK but what about thi by CLC on Jan 26, 2008
          • Re: OK but what about thi by MrKim on Jan 27, 2008