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c-1 conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:35 pm
by hapypadler
I'm wanting to convert a WS godzila to c-1.what do most c-1ers use for a seat? what about the one for bliss stick and others, that plastic box thing?? where to get one?
Re: c-1 conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:41 pm
by KAYAKN
RoamnLa is a Bliss stick rep, maybe he can help ya.
Re: c-1 conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 5:42 pm
by Roger
Okay, anon! Get with a real name before we start validating your presence on this board!!!
Really, just kidding! Best try your luck over at this site. These guys will set you straight and right on this type of stuff!
http://www.cboats.net/cforum/viewforum.php?f=2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Free registration required. And they'll let you use any old name you want!
Sorry, BL! Couldn't resist! You know me!
Re: c-1 conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:16 pm
by T Yamashita
Most C boaters do their own. It's pretty cheap with foam blocks and plastic fence post squares. The most expensive part is to buy the thigh straps or the one piece strap some use. the c boater site will have loads of tips. The godzilla is supposed to be a nice conversion. hth, ty
Re: c-1 conversion
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:48 pm
by RomanLA
hapypadler wrote:I'm wanting to convert a WS godzila to c-1.what do most c-1ers use for a seat? what about the one for bliss stick and others, that plastic box thing?? where to get one?
Mike Coogan (Capt Aleve) should be able to help you out. He converted his boats to C-1. As far as I know, it's a do-it-yourself thing.
Re: c-1 conversion
Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:17 am
by knu2xs
The information on C-boats is pretty good. The fencerail conversion is about the best idea going. It works, and works well. I've used it.
When setting up the boat, do not assume a seating position. Get the boat stripped out. Find yourself a block of foam to sit on. Grab a buddy who has a couple of brain cells and knows a little about boats and head to the water. Get in the boat. Paddle around and play with moving your seating position fore and aft until you dial it in. You will find the balanced seating position is dramatically forward of where it was when set up as a kayak since you no longer have your legs stretched out in front of you.
Please feel free to IM or send an email through my website listed below if you have any other questions.