here is a prototype skegs system for my greenland style boat. http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/2231983240053419764vAqRlt
it is completely non intrusive, lashes onto existing fittings on my boat, and fits in the rear hatch. the skegs are raised and lowered using a fiberglass control rod that reaches to the side of the cockpit coaming. the system consists of a piece of broom handle, a plastic tube slightly larger in inside diameter than the broom handle, two marine ply blades, ss screws and washers, and a 3/16" fiberglass rod about 3 1/2’ long.
reminds me of tail fins on a 57 chevy!
I’ve considered something like that for
my Phoenix Isere so that it doesn’t spin when I stop paddling.
How does it work so far?
phoenix skegs
heres a retractable aluminum skeg on my phoenix appalachian
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1118276105053419764nhAfEW
its attached using 1/8" x 1 1/8" aluminum straps ( an old aluminum ruler) i’ve been using it for years with no problems.
here’s another skeg on a phoenix cascade. i cut a vertical slot in the stern with a hand saw and did an ‘end pour’ with insulation foam to house the aluminum ‘drop skeg’
http://outdoors.webshots.com/photo/1222699122053419764ohScdU
these skegs are very effective. the boats track ‘like an arrow’ with skeg deployed.
i haven’t had a chance to test my ‘training wheels’ skegs yet. i hope to get out in some wind this afternoon : ) i hope this is helpful…
i’ve never paddled an isere but for me i think it might be an ‘ultimate do everything’ boat. with skeg of course