<\/i><\/i><\/span>A turtled hull<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA turtled hull enables the Scout to glide smoothly and progressively over waves or small rollers encountered in whitewater, without being stopped dead in its tracks, and without submersion.
\nThe bottom profile of this model is not really horizontal, it’s in fact turtled all the way down. You’ll notice a slight curve with front and rear ends about 5 cm higher than the middle of the boat. As with the Gumotex kayak range, this trait is a prerequisite for whitewater and also wave sailing on lakes or at sea. This enables the Scout to glide smoothly and progressively over waves or small rollers encountered in whitewater, without being stopped dead in its tracks, and without submersion. This trait is determined by the assembly stripe between the boat\u00b4s bottom and sides, which is manually fixed during the its manufacture, with a constraint that guarantees the maintenance of the longitudinal curve on both sides.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>A particularly voluminous bow<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA particularly voluminous bow acts as an “elevator”, which has the direct effect of making the canoe rise instantaneously according to the curve constraint imposed by the hull line.
\nThe Scout\u00b4s bow height is 62 cm – the same height as that of most Open-Canoes designed for difficult whitewater conditions, and much higher than that of Sit-On-Top canoes on the market. The volume of the bow, calculated for the first 60 cm of the boat’s length, is 92 liters (or dm3 of air contained in all the inflatable compartments over this length). This creates an upward thrust equivalent to a force of around 90 kg when the bow is submerged, increasing it\u00b4s ability to overcome even large water obstacles (strong waves and rollers). The shape of the bow is achieved by three inner I-beams atatched transversely inside the tips over a length of 53 cm. The volume of the tip thus obtained acts as an “elevator”, which has the direct effect of making the canoe rise instantaneously according to the curve constraint imposed by the hull line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Side walls \u00b4\u00b4 8<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDoubled side tubes determine the Scout’s internal width, as well as it\u00b4s high load-bearing capacity.
\nAn internal partition “I-Beam” (marked red in the picture) divides the side tube compartment into two parts, forming an 8-shape much narrower and higher than a conventional inflatable side tube. This is what determines the Scout’s internal width, as well as it\u00b4s high load-bearing capacity. The other indirect effect of this process is providing the Scout with added rigidity, as an 8-shaped volume is much less sensitive to vertical torsion, which contributes to the boat’s ability to hold it\u00b4s line and to stay dry in the waves.<\/p>\n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Space and loading capacity<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nSpace and loading capacity provide sufficient interior space for a two-week \u201cautonomous\u201d trip for 2 people (or 3 weeks and more in ultra-light mode). The Scout’s loading capacity is high: three adults, or even a family with two small children who can sit without problems on the middle seat, and still plenty of room at the ends for bulky luggage, bags or waterproof containers! Note that self-draining is effective up to 300 kg (equipment weight + load + boat weight). Beyond that, some water will remain on the bottom!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
A turtled hull enables the Scout to glide smoothly and progressively over waves or small rollers encountered in whitewater, without being stopped dead in its tracks, and without submersion.
\nThe bottom profile of this model is not really horizontal, it’s in fact turtled all the way down. You’ll notice a slight curve with front and rear ends about 5 cm higher than the middle of the boat. As with the Gumotex kayak range, this trait is a prerequisite for whitewater and also wave sailing on lakes or at sea. This enables the Scout to glide smoothly and progressively over waves or small rollers encountered in whitewater, without being stopped dead in its tracks, and without submersion. This trait is determined by the assembly stripe between the boat\u00b4s bottom and sides, which is manually fixed during the its manufacture, with a constraint that guarantees the maintenance of the longitudinal curve on both sides.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>A particularly voluminous bow<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nA particularly voluminous bow acts as an “elevator”, which has the direct effect of making the canoe rise instantaneously according to the curve constraint imposed by the hull line.
\nThe Scout\u00b4s bow height is 62 cm – the same height as that of most Open-Canoes designed for difficult whitewater conditions, and much higher than that of Sit-On-Top canoes on the market. The volume of the bow, calculated for the first 60 cm of the boat’s length, is 92 liters (or dm3 of air contained in all the inflatable compartments over this length). This creates an upward thrust equivalent to a force of around 90 kg when the bow is submerged, increasing it\u00b4s ability to overcome even large water obstacles (strong waves and rollers). The shape of the bow is achieved by three inner I-beams atatched transversely inside the tips over a length of 53 cm. The volume of the tip thus obtained acts as an “elevator”, which has the direct effect of making the canoe rise instantaneously according to the curve constraint imposed by the hull line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Side walls \u00b4\u00b4 8<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDoubled side tubes determine the Scout’s internal width, as well as it\u00b4s high load-bearing capacity.
\nAn internal partition “I-Beam” (marked red in the picture) divides the side tube compartment into two parts, forming an 8-shape much narrower and higher than a conventional inflatable side tube. This is what determines the Scout’s internal width, as well as it\u00b4s high load-bearing capacity. The other indirect effect of this process is providing the Scout with added rigidity, as an 8-shaped volume is much less sensitive to vertical torsion, which contributes to the boat’s ability to hold it\u00b4s line and to stay dry in the waves.<\/p>\n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Space and loading capacity<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nSpace and loading capacity provide sufficient interior space for a two-week \u201cautonomous\u201d trip for 2 people (or 3 weeks and more in ultra-light mode). The Scout’s loading capacity is high: three adults, or even a family with two small children who can sit without problems on the middle seat, and still plenty of room at the ends for bulky luggage, bags or waterproof containers! Note that self-draining is effective up to 300 kg (equipment weight + load + boat weight). Beyond that, some water will remain on the bottom!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
A particularly voluminous bow acts as an “elevator”, which has the direct effect of making the canoe rise instantaneously according to the curve constraint imposed by the hull line.
\nThe Scout\u00b4s bow height is 62 cm – the same height as that of most Open-Canoes designed for difficult whitewater conditions, and much higher than that of Sit-On-Top canoes on the market. The volume of the bow, calculated for the first 60 cm of the boat’s length, is 92 liters (or dm3 of air contained in all the inflatable compartments over this length). This creates an upward thrust equivalent to a force of around 90 kg when the bow is submerged, increasing it\u00b4s ability to overcome even large water obstacles (strong waves and rollers). The shape of the bow is achieved by three inner I-beams atatched transversely inside the tips over a length of 53 cm. The volume of the tip thus obtained acts as an “elevator”, which has the direct effect of making the canoe rise instantaneously according to the curve constraint imposed by the hull line.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/i><\/span>Side walls \u00b4\u00b4 8<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nDoubled side tubes determine the Scout’s internal width, as well as it\u00b4s high load-bearing capacity.
\nAn internal partition “I-Beam” (marked red in the picture) divides the side tube compartment into two parts, forming an 8-shape much narrower and higher than a conventional inflatable side tube. This is what determines the Scout’s internal width, as well as it\u00b4s high load-bearing capacity. The other indirect effect of this process is providing the Scout with added rigidity, as an 8-shaped volume is much less sensitive to vertical torsion, which contributes to the boat’s ability to hold it\u00b4s line and to stay dry in the waves.<\/p>\n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Space and loading capacity<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nSpace and loading capacity provide sufficient interior space for a two-week \u201cautonomous\u201d trip for 2 people (or 3 weeks and more in ultra-light mode). The Scout’s loading capacity is high: three adults, or even a family with two small children who can sit without problems on the middle seat, and still plenty of room at the ends for bulky luggage, bags or waterproof containers! Note that self-draining is effective up to 300 kg (equipment weight + load + boat weight). Beyond that, some water will remain on the bottom!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Doubled side tubes determine the Scout’s internal width, as well as it\u00b4s high load-bearing capacity.
\nAn internal partition “I-Beam” (marked red in the picture) divides the side tube compartment into two parts, forming an 8-shape much narrower and higher than a conventional inflatable side tube. This is what determines the Scout’s internal width, as well as it\u00b4s high load-bearing capacity. The other indirect effect of this process is providing the Scout with added rigidity, as an 8-shaped volume is much less sensitive to vertical torsion, which contributes to the boat’s ability to hold it\u00b4s line and to stay dry in the waves.<\/p>\n
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<\/i><\/i><\/span>Space and loading capacity<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div>\nSpace and loading capacity provide sufficient interior space for a two-week \u201cautonomous\u201d trip for 2 people (or 3 weeks and more in ultra-light mode). The Scout’s loading capacity is high: three adults, or even a family with two small children who can sit without problems on the middle seat, and still plenty of room at the ends for bulky luggage, bags or waterproof containers! Note that self-draining is effective up to 300 kg (equipment weight + load + boat weight). Beyond that, some water will remain on the bottom!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Space and loading capacity provide sufficient interior space for a two-week \u201cautonomous\u201d trip for 2 people (or 3 weeks and more in ultra-light mode). The Scout’s loading capacity is high: three adults, or even a family with two small children who can sit without problems on the middle seat, and still plenty of room at the ends for bulky luggage, bags or waterproof containers! Note that self-draining is effective up to 300 kg (equipment weight + load + boat weight). Beyond that, some water will remain on the bottom!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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