On Thu, 25 Jan 2007 05:10:40 GMT, in rec.boats.paddle "scbafreak via
BoatKB.com" u25927@uwe wrote:

Mounting an outrigger, single ama on a tandem SOT. I have two options
for mounting... front or back. Either option attaches the aka at an
extreme end.

Can anyone see and advantage to one over the other? A friend who is
an experienced paddler said that a front mount might cause it to steer
poorly. I'm sure that the outrigger will affect the steering;
however, I can't see why it would impact it more so mounted forward
than aft.

Shape and access ports lend themselves to front mounting.

Thoughts?

Jones

I am constructing an outrigger and the designer says that forward is best if
you have an unbalanced ama that is boyant. It can help to prevent capsizing
while putting it aft just increasses drag on the steering and does little to
help a capsize to that side.

I'm more that a little curious why it would make any difference...
once you get under way, I mean. I just purchased one of these:
http://www.kayrak.ca/ Haven't mounted it yet; however, he seems to
build a good product.

Jones