> Say Mike, how did you get the offset dimensions for the walrus. I have a
> copy of Putz's book but the numbers are so small as to be illegible. I've
> built his standard 17' model scaled to 18' and I've made a second kayak
> based on scaling the Skene diagram on page 2. The Skene boat is the nicer
> of the two.

> Bram

Bram,

I used Putz's offsets not Skene's. I like the sheerline on Skene's drawings better, I hope to replicate these when I do my strip version of the kayak. I think the hull shape should be the same or similar at and below the waterline.

How did you do one based on the Skene diagram? Or did you use Putz's 17 footer offsets like I did? How do the two differ in performance? Garland Reese is looking at building a beamier Putz kayak about 16 feet long. My guess is it would be slower but turn easier.

I am impressed with the way mine handles, but I sit too high in it, and would like a more upswept bow for a drier ride in big waves.

What area do you live in? I'd like to see your kayaks sometime. I live in Washington State, but occasionally travel elsewhere.

Mike