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- Tue Nov 23, 2004 8:19 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Ultra Light (solo) Canoe
- Replies: 17
- Views: 24786
Ultra Light (solo) Canoe
Has any one made one of these, http://www.geodesicairoliteboats.com/ ? Anyone make a Kevlar Canoe, from the book, "Building Your Kevlar Canoe" by James Morgan. I've narrowed down my next (solo) canoe to the "Osprey" from www.greenval.com . I've bought the Osprey plans from Martin...
- Sun Nov 21, 2004 4:33 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: stem woods, hackberry
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9408
- Thu Nov 18, 2004 8:03 am
- Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
- Topic: Kayak paddle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11276
Thanks, to all. I forgot to mention that I made a (2x4) cedar greenland paddle as well. However I have not used it, as of yet, that will change. I find the problem with it is that it is physically big / long. Transportation or fitting it in my car is snug. I like the idea of two pieces. The main rea...
- Wed Nov 17, 2004 8:50 pm
- Forum: Paddles, Techniques, Boat Transportation, Storage & Maintenance
- Topic: Kayak paddle
- Replies: 7
- Views: 11276
Kayak paddle
Greetings, I made a (2 pc.) walnut paddle to go with my Endeavour last year. It works very nicely. I'd like to make a second one. Another two piece one, for trips. I was thinking of a lighter wood this time, such as Cedar. Not sure if I want a laminate one. Any thoughts on what is the strongest and ...
- Tue Nov 16, 2004 6:51 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Enterprise Kayak
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1669
Enerprise
No, I think you have to by the plans or kit.
- Mon Nov 15, 2004 10:27 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Enterprise Kayak
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1669
Enterprise Kayak
I was looking at Ted Moores & Greg Rossel's new book "Kayaks You Can Build" on the weekend. Looks like another must have. The book features three stich & glue plywood kayaks. The one kayak is the "Coho" from Pygmy ( http://www.pygmyboats.com/ ). The other kayak that I lik...
- Mon Nov 15, 2004 4:12 pm
- Forum: Choosing a Design
- Topic: Need help choosing canoe
- Replies: 12
- Views: 10925
Canoe Choice
Take a look at www.greenval.com . They have a number of larger canoes. They are out of Waterloo and Martin Step is great with on-line help.
- Mon Nov 15, 2004 4:01 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: removable yoke for solo
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2634
Yoke
Looks quite comfortable.
How is it for bouncing around on a portage. Tippy?
Looks like it is alot lighter than my (ash) yoke.
What kind of solo canoe is it?
All the best,
How is it for bouncing around on a portage. Tippy?
Looks like it is alot lighter than my (ash) yoke.
What kind of solo canoe is it?
All the best,
- Mon Nov 15, 2004 8:12 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: New Builders Forum
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1951
New Builders Forum
I see this is a new "Builders Forum" since the last time I was on.
How do we access the information from the old forum?
I understand that there is going to be a "Bear Mountain Boat", boat building get together this Aug (15) in Peterborough?
:?:
All the best,
How do we access the information from the old forum?
I understand that there is going to be a "Bear Mountain Boat", boat building get together this Aug (15) in Peterborough?
:?:
All the best,