Hello kelly,

lately I was thinking about something very similar to what you're saying.

there are many people on this board who altered the dimensions of an existing
s&g kayak. I'm not talking about the walrus where you have all the numbers.
I'm talking about a finished s&g.

I wonder how are they doing it ?

& if so, than it's possible to duplicate a commercial plastic or glass boat.

any info appreciated.

Erez

: Hi everybody,

: I have seen several references lately to software for designing kayaks and
: wondered if anyone has taken the Walrus offsets in the Putz book, or the
: original Skene numbers, and input them into a design program to come up
: with panels for the hull that may be simply stitched. That would (may) cut
: down on the cost and time involved in setting up the forms. The deck could
: be built as a curved one, or a frame set up for a peaked deck - heck if
: one knew what he was doing with the software, he'd be able to come up with
: offsets for the deck,too.
: Anyway, just curious.

: Had another odd thought today. I noticed the crosswalk lines had been
: repainted... Anyone know what that paint is? Must be pretty durable
: stuff.Would it be suitable as a sealant for a skin on frame?

: Kelly