Night Heron S&G hull modification

I am curious.  I am considering building a S&G Night Heron.  What purpose does the upswept tail serve?  What would be the ramifcations of lowering this "sweep" by 1".  What about the front?  

 

Look at this kayak:  

 

Greenland type kayak

See the more gentle sweep of the bow and stern?

 I know the sherwater is more like this, but they don't come in 18'.  Just random thoughts.   I know less than nothing about kayak design.  

 

 


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RE: Night Heron S&G hull modification

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RE: Night Heron S&G hull modification

I reduced the swept up stern on my oneocean cirrus.

RE: Night Heron S&G hull modification

No expert on kayak design either, but I'd think the upswept stern would give the kayak better ability to handle following seas (ie: being overtaken by large boat wakes or surf landings). Reverse for the upswept bow. 

RE: Night Heron S&G hull modification

I think you have hit the nail on the head Ludwig. The night heron has a relatively low volume stern.

RE: Night Heron S&G hull modification

That makes sense.  I guess all designs are compromises in one way or another.  Take the sherwater...  It has a much less upswept bow and stern.    That is what is so facianating about sea kayaks.  They are such a blend of form and function.  

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