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Re: Which Kit? Pygmy v. CLC etc... *Pic*
By:Greg Hicks
Date: 5/31/2000, 2:55 pm
In Response To: Which Kit? Pygmy v. CLC etc... (Nate)

Nate -- Also take a look at the Merganser by Shearwater Boats. Mine is the 17W (17' x 23") , and I'm 5-11 and 290 pounds. I build from plans, but I think you can get a kit from one of the wooden boat companies (check the Shearwater web site). If you don't have to buy any tools and using lauan, should be able to get by for about $500. Good luck, Greg

: I have decided that I want to build a kayak. However, there is quite a
: selection out there. I am 6' 240lb, and intend on doing alot of ches. bay
: paddling. I have sat in my friends Perception Eclipse which is 22"
: wide with a cockpit of 18" and found it to be comfortable.

: So taking into consideration that I will need to keep up with his 17' boat,
: what recommendations do you folks have for me? I would like to keep the
: kit cost under $800. And I do know that CLC boats come standard with
: hatches, which I will need.

: Oh yeah one other thing, how are these wood/glass boats when it comes to
: rentry from the water. Is that rear deck really strong enough for me to be
: climbing all over it?

: Many thanks from an aspiring yaker.

Messages In This Thread

Which Kit? Pygmy v. CLC etc...
Nate -- 5/31/2000, 1:44 pm
Re: Which Kit? Pygmy v. CLC etc...
Nate -- 6/1/2000, 9:09 am
Re: Which Kit? Pygmy v. CLC etc...
Toni Lipton -- 6/4/2000, 4:11 pm
Re: Which Kit? Pygmy v. CLC etc... *Pic*
Greg Hicks -- 5/31/2000, 2:55 pm
Re: Which Kit? Pygmy v. CLC etc...
Ken Sutherland -- 5/31/2000, 3:52 pm
Re: OK, My Boat *Pic*
Greg Hicks -- 5/31/2000, 4:33 pm
Re: Which Kit? Pygmy v. CLC etc... - Roy Folland
Lorne Vaasjo -- 5/31/2000, 2:46 pm
Re: Which Kit? Pygmy v. CLC etc...
Wayne G. -- 5/31/2000, 2:36 pm