Freedom Hawk Kayaks with deployable split stern stabilizers

[Squidly-Diddly]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jfp1Rp_tmwQ&feature=related

I would've used a parallelogram system to deploy twin amas and keep them parallel so as to allow for forward motion without too much drag, but that wouldn't be half as simple or half as strong or lightweight.

[rwatson]

Damn good idea that - so many times I would have loved a bit of stability in a canoe.

Some bigger boats could use this idea too

[Squidly-Diddly]

The getting in and getting out always involves wet shoes and/or mud unless at a dock.

[rwatson]

The getting in and getting out always involves wet shoes and/or mud unless at a dock.

Too true. And unless the dock is just the right height, it can be even harder to get out without making a splash. I have seen very experienced canoeists take a tumble while stepping out or into a canoe in deep water.

Why they always do it when i dont have my camera - I will never know!

[dmilamj]

That is ingenious.

[Squidly-Diddly]

The two main reasons would be so the boat doesn't shoot out from under you when standing, and to act as a 'sea anchor' so you don't get blown across the lake as fast.

I'm guessing the boat will try to point up wind with pontoons deployed, which should cause the pontoons to 'plow' and thus do a good job of slowly backing away from the fishing line you just cast.