Seeking suggestions for modifying my triple cockpit Tred Avon to better suit my needs. Built it 15 years ago when kid was little. Now kid has 6'4" tall boyfriend & I am having trouble getting out of the front cockpit.
Seeing the mods made to the C 18 for the Safe Passage trip make me think I could mod my boat. Any ideas? Suggested websites? Thanks
It is a bit of work but you can always cut the coaming and riser off with a hand saw. then draw a new larger cockpit opening. Try getting in and out with the new size. When it feels right then you build a new set of risers and coaming. If you are out in rough water you will need a new larger spray skirt but those are available. If you only paddle in quieter water you could even link two cockpits into a large one but would probably need to add some stiffners/ knees under the deck to maintain strength.
OR build a new kayak for yourself with a large cockpit and let them have the old one.
Hope this is helpful. I'm sure others will provide more ideas.
Ed