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Re: Shortening a kayak
By:Mike Allen
Date: 5/31/1999, 1:52 pm
In Response To: Shortening a kayak (Charles Kough)

> Hi

> I was reading an other message that was posted about shortening a
> guillemot. I was wondering if I would build a guillemot of guillemot play

The middle 8 or so forms look ok but the last 4 or so on each end have quite a sharp V hull shape that would be slightly more difficult to handle in white water and the sharp V would also be susceptible to damage.

But what the hey! Give it a whirl or maybe dick around with the end forms a bit. If you're careful, I bet you'll get an acceptable result.

I'm building a surf/playboat to my own design and having a heck of a good time. And no matter what mine eventually performs like, it'll still float and will be worth the effort. And it would be for you. Just plan first.

-Mike

Messages In This Thread

Shortening a kayak
Charles Kough -- 5/30/1999, 8:30 pm
Re: Shortening a kayak
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/1/1999, 1:34 pm
Re: Shortening a kayak
Mike Allen -- 5/31/1999, 1:52 pm
Re: Shortening a kayak
David Dick -- 5/30/1999, 10:39 pm