New to Kayaks Which To Choose?
New to Kayaks Which To Choose?
I would like to build a wooden strip kayak and have been looking at the plans in "Kayakraft". I can't make up my mind between the Endeaver and the Resolute. Has anyone built one who lives in the Rochester, NY area? I would like to sit in one before I build it. Taking it for a paddle would be an added benefit. Rich
- Glen Smith
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Hi Rich, those two kayaks are slightly different in that the Resolute has more stability than the Endeavour but it is also a bit slower to paddle because of the greater width and shorter length. You will have to choose between extra stability or extra speed. Your body and equipment weight could also be a factor in making your choice.
I hope you get the chance to test-paddle both designs.
I hope you get the chance to test-paddle both designs.
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- Glen Smith
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- Bryan Hansel
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- Glen Smith
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I am pretty sure someone will show up with an Endeavour or possibly Ted will have one there. The lineup of events isn't complete yet but so far I can tell you that Saturday August 19th will be spent at the Dell Creary Park in downtown Peterborough and Sunday will be at the Bear Mountain Boat Shop. Joan is still confirming who will be presenting what but it promises to be very interesting. Hope to see you there.
rendevous
Hi RT
I will be at the Rendevous and I have a Resolute you may try if you come up. I do concur with the others that the Endeavour is most likely the boat for you. If I had had a chance to paddle one first before I built my Resolute I think I would have built the Endeavour instead. I was concerned with stability but found the Endeavour was quite stable and slips along nicely.
Denis from Lakefield Ontario
I will be at the Rendevous and I have a Resolute you may try if you come up. I do concur with the others that the Endeavour is most likely the boat for you. If I had had a chance to paddle one first before I built my Resolute I think I would have built the Endeavour instead. I was concerned with stability but found the Endeavour was quite stable and slips along nicely.
Denis from Lakefield Ontario