Passat G3 owners and users of this Seaward tandem or other Seaward hulls.?

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#1

Thoughts on the Passat G3 over all kayak?

Rudder system controls / haul lines?

Pedals are Smart Track toe control vs Sea-lect I’m use to?

thanks :+1:

#2

I do not have direct experience with the Passat but it is a popular choice for a tandem for the Everglades Challenge. Reports I have heard is that the boat is fast and handles rough water very well.

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#3

how is rudder held down on Seaward hulls ?

CD boat haul line goes in a clam cleat. there is a small bungee section in the haul line that allows ruffer to kick up.

#4

I thought it was a VW.

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#5

That could be a definite advantage in the EC. May need sponsons, though.

#6

Seaward Passat G3 has no electrical problems. :joy:

#7

I’ve not heard of anyone using sponsons on a Passat and I know of a couple who use small (<1m2) sails. Most sea kayak tandems are pretty stable, especially when loaded with gear.

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#8

Ok I see rudder cables now go inside the hull. Now wondering if the rudder controls are inside the cockpit? How would you put rudder up or down with the skirt on?

#9

Seems they still use pedal arrangement similar to Yakima sliders which I hate. Not sure if they can be swapped out for Sea-lect pedals because seaward uses heavier SS cable.

Edit
I see it has Smasrt Track toe control pedals now.

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#10

Klepper made a folding sailboat hull (wood frame, canvas skin) they called a Passat. Kinda the size and shape of a Sea Snark. First thing I thought of when I saw OP (folder geek that I am.)