Bought CD Gulfstream - Derek Hutchinson?

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#1

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Hi there,

I bought a 2008 CD Gulfstream but I’m in Canada and I won’t be able to use it till warm weather returns.

I thought I would content myself by reading the works of its designer, Derek Hutchinson. I have seen the guy make some pretty wild claims and I know some people regard him as a character but I figure it goes with the boat. :slight_smile:

The problem is that Hutchinson seems to have a number of books and there seem to be a few videos, notably here on site and http://useakayak.org.

Can anyone outline the works to create an ‘essential Hutchinson’?

Could anyone point me in the right direction? I have some winter months to read.

Bo

Does anyone know if the “Complete Book of Sea Kayaking” to be released next April, is the same as the 2004 release?

#2

Beyond the cockpit at USK is a good video.

#3

I would recommend the same video. As you likely know, Derek died a few years ago. Here is an obituary of sorts:
nytimes.com/2012/11/11/sports/derek-hutchinson-pioneer-of-sea-kayaking-as-a-sport-dies-at-79.html

#4

If I got a skeg boat it will be a Culfstream. But my priority has shifted to a Passat tandem.

#5

Dog, I agree that the Gulfstream is a great boat, as is the Sirocco, but don’t overlook the Prana if you find yourself looking at a skeg boat. It looks like CD has sort of discontinued the Gulfstream, but still makes the Sirocco.

#6

I saw that sadly. If spend 4-5 grand Passat tandem is next. Used GS maybe. Not big on Prana look.

#7

Thank you for all the responses. I had read that obituary. He seemed to be an interesting man.

I have noticed a lack of promotion for the Gulfstream. Anyone know if the rubber hatch covers are the same size on other boats?

#8

Gulfstream is discontinued but hatches should be available from original manufacturer or they may use same hatch on another CD kayak. Any brand on them? Possibility Sea-lect?

#9

They are normal-sized KajakSport hatch covers. Readily available. I’ve never have to replace a set of those yet. Congratulations on the Gulfstream. It’s a great kayak.

#10

Thank you.

#11

@PaddleDog52 said:
Gulfstream is discontinued but hatches should be available from original manufacturer or they may use same hatch on another CD kayak. Any brand on them? Possibility Sea-lect?

My Sirocco has Kajak Sport hatch covers and that is most likely what the Gulfstreams came with. Mine are 12 years old and like brand new.

#12

I figured they might be similar hatches. Magooch