I'm not sure what you mean by "Can the padding be removed from the seat?

I use a rudder if its windy,10 mph or more, otherwise no, don't need it.
I think you could get along in the Zoar with a skeg just as well.

"donquijote1954" wrote in message
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Bub wrote:
Take a long look at the necky Zoar Sport. 14 foot boat w/rudder well
made
and stable. A little more boat then the Manitou. At $999 w/rudder, its
not
bad.
Bub


Thanks!

Two questions: Can the padding be removed from the seat? and, Do you
get to use the rudder/keg or is it a nuisance?

I'll quote something...

'The Zoar Sport is a brilliant little boat. At 14' it is a touring boat
rather than a true sea kayak but I have found with mine that: 1) it
handles very well on fla****er, keeping close to the longer, "faster"
boats; 2) it handles extremely well in surf (force five conditions); 3)
it is solid and durable; and above all 4) it is a comfortable fit (I am
6'4" 240 lbs). Great boat.'