Where to start?

Well here it goes. No one (not even you George) can argue that the strength tests done by the Gougeon Brothers is not accurate. The test results represent the "observations" of the testers during the process. These results are as accurate as the manufacturing process use, the measuring equipment, the materials used, environmental conditions during the lay up and testing phase. There are many variables in the process of laying up composite materials. Unless the lay up and test is done with very strict control (i.e temp., humidity, materials, etc.) the test results WILL vary. If anything the test results should be use in a comparison and not an absolute fashion.

There are only three things that should be considered when building your kayak:

1. Did I fun building my boat. 2. Am I having fun paddling my new creation. 3. Is it strong enough for ME not you George.

If all of the above questions are true, then what is the problem.

I am not in the business of building a kayak. I am building my kayak for fun.

The review of Ted's Kayakcraft by George Roberts was absolutely irresponsible. To base a review on two pages in the book is wrong.

George is full of challenges (www.robertscpa.com/kayaks) Well I have one for you George. Either put up or shut up. Come up with the data you say is correct or write your book.

Now can we get back to building boats.

Darrell K. Pearse