Made a wave breaker for the front of the Compass, also provides a little extra storage for light things. Held in place by the Hobie mesh net. Cost about $10. First prototype and it works well. Small waves going over the bow deflect sideways, larger waves still run over the top, but a lot slower and don't run up the hull so far. Also helps balance the sideways drift in the wind, as it doesn't weathercock so badly now. (previously due to the esky behind me).

Looks great Pete. Anything to offset all the weight that always seems to be located rear of the seat will help redistribute the load and help the waterline

ingenious. Sure there would be a market for something like this

absolutely stunning. Love the decals as well.

So what is it? Cut out of a garbage bin?

laneends wrote:So what is it? Cut out of a garbage bin?

Yep.

Nice, can see Marty putting them out soon .

westy wrote:Nice, can see Marty putting them out soon .

Yep, run the front of yak through a 3d scanner first, then make the mold, add some hot air and soft plastic, presto.

Needed a quick way to test the theory first.

maverick wrote:

laneends wrote:So what is it? Cut out of a garbage bin?

Yep.

Not just any old garbage bin! But a hobie garbage bin

Would also help in a tail wind