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Old 12-28-2009, 01:05 AM   #42
shawmacs
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Originally Posted by CF-Ninja View Post
I wouldn't rely on a pump. Rolling over and a wet exit in some recreational boats can put them on the bottom. I've seen it happen in the pool a few times during our beginners kayak class.

When we do trips from the shop in the detroit river and into lake erie we don't allow people to come without sealed hatches or flotation bags at the very least.
Note the reference to separate compartments. If you are ocean kayaking and your cockpit fills up, what else are you going to rely on? I agree though if you have a boat without sealed bulkheads, float bags are a pretty darn good idea.

I am just arguing that avoiding a sit-in for casual day paddling for fear of "sinking risk" is a bit silly. I don't see many epic ocean trips in rough conditions done on sit-ons for safety's sake.

For me, I just wouldn't feel comfortable or secure on a sit-a-top. I like keeping my ass ballast low.
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