urved stern-post it may follow round (Fig. 1), but this has two glaring disadvantages— first, it becomes a “dragwater” when in any other direc- tion than fore and aft; secondly, it is liable to become a “dragweed” when the lower part protrudes to port or starboard, accordingly as the tiller is port… … The most effective style is with a straight stern-post (3). This does very well for a canoe which is only used ‘on large lakes or the sea, but in travelling, the square stern-post would be awkward in beaching and quick
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