Design Intent of the Lincoln Monhegan

Advice
#1

I am brand new to this forum. But you folks have already been incredibly helpful. I probably have several hours into reading your various discussions, opinions, and knowledge transfers. THANK YOU!

OK -what do you know about the Lincoln Monhegan? As a previous poster noted, there is not a lot of information about it out there (by attaching the catalog cut I probably have just doubled the info available). I want to know why someone would choose it. In other words, what did the designer have in mind when they created the model?

The dimensions are very comparable to a CD Solstice GT. Like the Solstice GT, it is a bit short on aspect ratio to be a FSK. But the Monhegan is quite a bit lighter than even the Kevlar version and that makes it interesting.

I have read that Lincolns are finely crafted. Some note that they are big and “hard to wear.” Still others say that they were ahead of their time. Every now & then I read about a workmanship problem. TBH, I am not sure what to make of it all.

Did you have one or know someone who did? Please tell!

Thanks!
Lincoln Monhegan

#2

I know a couple of people with similar-sized Lincoln Eggemoggins, but haven’t seen a Monhegan. Like those older “Eggs”, the specs indicate that the Monhegan has a fairly short cockpit at 28.5 inches. Otherwise, the Monhegan’s huge 15.75 inch depth, largeish 23 inch width and low rocker make it look like a high volume cargo hauler. It could accommodate larger paddlers except that the cockpit might be tougher for big folks to get their knees into.

#3

Thank you, Wolf. That description fits the CD Solstice HVGT well confirming my initial thinking. Amazing that it can be that big and so light.