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Kayak Zone => Kayaks => Jackson Kayak => Topic started by: Gearaddict on July 10, 2016, 09:30:42 AM

Title: Kraken Sailing
Post by: Gearaddict on July 10, 2016, 09:30:42 AM
Has anyone thought of putting a sail on your kraken?   I saw a really cool sail kit and was wondering if anyone has tried this or is using one on a kraken?

http://www.kayaksailor.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=12
Title: Re: Kraken Sailing
Post by: SOMA on July 10, 2016, 12:23:25 PM
Technically, any boat over 12 feet in length (in California) with a sail requires DMV registration.  I've heard that AI's in Southern California are being checked.  Something about them being wind powered and not people powered.
Title: Re: Kraken Sailing
Post by: Gearaddict on July 11, 2016, 05:20:35 PM
That is really good to know. Thank you

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Title: Re: Kraken Sailing
Post by: FishingForTheCure on July 11, 2016, 05:44:55 PM
Same is technically true if you run a motor (electric, gas or propane) on a kayak too.  Crappy part, once you register, you have to continue until you claim the boat as destroyed with DMV; can't nonop a boat :smt013
Title: Re: Kraken Sailing
Post by: NowhereMan on July 11, 2016, 06:06:44 PM
Quote from: SOMA on July 10, 2016, 12:23:25 PM
Technically, any boat over 12 feet in length (in California) with a sail requires DMV registration.  I've heard that AI's in Southern California are being checked.  Something about them being wind powered and not people powered.

Not doubting you, but where is that regulation written?
Title: Re: Kraken Sailing
Post by: NowhereMan on July 11, 2016, 06:09:01 PM
Quote from: Gearaddict on July 10, 2016, 09:30:42 AM
Has anyone thought of putting a sail on your kraken?   I saw a really cool sail kit and was wondering if anyone has tried this or is using one on a kraken?

http://www.kayaksailor.com/store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=12

I thought the small Hobie sail was expensive, but it's only half the price of that one. Anyways, it sounds like a great idea. If you do give it a try, I'd like to hear how it works out.
Title: Re: Kraken Sailing
Post by: sonoramike on July 11, 2016, 06:16:42 PM
It's actually 8'
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/boatsinfo/boatreg
Title: Re: Kraken Sailing
Post by: NowhereMan on July 11, 2016, 06:36:59 PM
Quote from: sonoramike on July 11, 2016, 06:16:42 PM
It's actually 8'
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/boatsinfo/boatreg

That sucks.
Title: Re: Kraken Sailing
Post by: SOMA on July 11, 2016, 06:39:09 PM
Quote from: sonoramike on July 11, 2016, 06:16:42 PM
It's actually 8'
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/dmv/detail/boatsinfo/boatreg

Thank you, I stand corrected.  Twelve foot must have been wishful thinking on my part.  Eight foot means all four of my Hobies, not just the AI, would need to be registered if I used their sails.