> Paul, I may someday build a skin on frame. A friend moved south and left
> me his Upholstery sewing machine as well as bolts of several cloths. many
> are marine materials such as Sunbrela a marine canvas (synthetic). I
> wonder if any would be suitable for a skin on frame. I have made
> everything from paddle bags to kayak travel cover, etc.,etc. with the
> materials.

> Where do I find info on the Putz Walrus. What materials are needed?

> Larry

George Putz's book "Wood and Canvas Kayak Building tells you everything you need to know to build a Walrus.

My basic list of materials is a follows: total cost 1/2" 4x8 plywood forms $15 1/4" 4x8 chipboard strongback $9 4 cedar 2x4's for frame $28 Small amount of epoxy gluing frame together Already had 250 brass screws $28 6-1/2 yards canvas $53 1/2 package Monel staple $18 pakage Mahogany 1x6 $8 1/2 gallon Elast-o-Seal $18 gallon 1/2 gallon Snow-Roof $17 gallon Quart ext. latex semi-gloss color $8 6 mahogany 3/8 x 1-1/4 rubrails & keel $4 Misc. $20

This is from memory. Prices and quantities may be off a little bit, but this is a good estimate. I have enough paint and staples left over for one more kayak. I also have the forms and strongback left over. I could have cut costs in a few places, but didn't really want the extra work.

Here is a site about someones Putz http://home1.gte.net/monicac/kayak.htm

The picture below is the one I built being paddled by my wife.

Mike