I added my latest boat project, a skin on frame Greenland style kayak to my website, plus pictures from some paddling trips.
http://www.pdxtex.com/canoe
Enjoy!
Chris
Chris Glad -- website: Skin on frame kayak
Hi Chris
A very nice helpful site. When I was building the Freedom 17 I must have looked at your
photos at least 100 times. A great help.
I will soon be starting to build the Ginnyak, a skin on frame design from Brian Schulz at
capefalconkayak.com.
I don't think that I could sit too long in a kayak either but like yourself I will be able to get
quickly onto the water solo. Good luck with the Kayak
Roscoe
A very nice helpful site. When I was building the Freedom 17 I must have looked at your
photos at least 100 times. A great help.
I will soon be starting to build the Ginnyak, a skin on frame design from Brian Schulz at
capefalconkayak.com.
I don't think that I could sit too long in a kayak either but like yourself I will be able to get
quickly onto the water solo. Good luck with the Kayak
Roscoe
Hi Roscoe,
Are you planning to kneel instead of sitting? If so, here are a few things I've learned so far:
24' beam is pretty minimal for kneeling paddling position-- next time, I'd go for 26" (remember, that translates to only about 20" at the waterline)
I'd also raise the shear height a little -- right now the rear deck is at the same level as my seat. I'd like to feel more like I was sitting IN the boat rather than On it.
Think about where you'll be attaching your pedestal -- I'm having a heck of a time figuring out where to fasten mine. Ribs? Keel? Stringers? and with what. Hmmmm....?
Test your cockpit size. It needs to be as long as your lower leg and foot in order to get in while in balance on the water. (at least that's how I do it)
If you're going to be sitting and not kneeling -- forget everything I just said.
Best of luck!
Chris
Are you planning to kneel instead of sitting? If so, here are a few things I've learned so far:
24' beam is pretty minimal for kneeling paddling position-- next time, I'd go for 26" (remember, that translates to only about 20" at the waterline)
I'd also raise the shear height a little -- right now the rear deck is at the same level as my seat. I'd like to feel more like I was sitting IN the boat rather than On it.
Think about where you'll be attaching your pedestal -- I'm having a heck of a time figuring out where to fasten mine. Ribs? Keel? Stringers? and with what. Hmmmm....?
Test your cockpit size. It needs to be as long as your lower leg and foot in order to get in while in balance on the water. (at least that's how I do it)
If you're going to be sitting and not kneeling -- forget everything I just said.
Best of luck!
Chris
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Ericthenorse
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Hi Chris
No. I'm not planning on kneeling in a kayak. I had two evening sessions a month ago
paddling a plastic sea kayak. I found myself lying back a bit when I got tired. It's about 10
years since I was in a kayak so it was lack of fitness. Hopefully when I get this kayak on
the water things will get better. Too many birthdays but I hope they keep coming.
Roscoe
No. I'm not planning on kneeling in a kayak. I had two evening sessions a month ago
paddling a plastic sea kayak. I found myself lying back a bit when I got tired. It's about 10
years since I was in a kayak so it was lack of fitness. Hopefully when I get this kayak on
the water things will get better. Too many birthdays but I hope they keep coming.
Roscoe