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Re: Aluminum kayak, Why?
By:Tony
Date: 12/20/2000, 6:31 pm
In Response To: Aluminum kayak? (H. Kellerman)

A lot of kayaks are used in fast flowing water. If a Al yak hit a rock or tree, it is more likely to fold.
Also, a metal boat will tranmit heat too well. Kayak is different from a canoe -- you need to sit low. Imagine the Intuit paddle that between the iceberg.
In other words, we have much better material for a kayak, Why Al?

: This may sound like heresy but I was wondering why an aluminum kayak would
: not be feasible.

: I have made a CLC stitch and glue and my idea is to cut aluminum sheet panels
: as is done in a stitch and glue and weld them together.

: I have the necessary welding and sheet metal equipment.

: Does this make any sense or am I missing something?

: What problems do you anticipate? I live in Southern California so the lack of
: insulation from the water should not be a big problem.

: Happy Holidays!

Messages In This Thread

Aluminum kayak?
H. Kellerman -- 12/20/2000, 5:42 pm
Re: Aluminum kayak?
Chick Gregg -- 12/22/2000, 8:57 pm
Re: Aluminum kayak?
Jim -- 1/4/2001, 2:01 am
Corrosion
Dale Frolander -- 12/23/2000, 1:38 am
Re: No Problem
Ian Johnston -- 12/22/2000, 2:22 am
Re: Aluminum kayak?
David Dick -- 12/22/2000, 1:03 am
Re: Aluminum kayak?
George Roberts -- 12/21/2000, 7:13 pm
Al. kayak should be feasible -- go for it
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/21/2000, 3:19 am
corrosion link
Dave Murphy -- 12/21/2000, 1:06 pm
Re: Aluminum kayak?
Val -- 12/20/2000, 8:00 pm
Re: Aluminum kayak?
Ralph Merriman -- 12/20/2000, 7:12 pm
Re: Aluminum kayak?
Chick Gregg -- 12/24/2000, 2:15 am
Re: Aluminum kayak?
Greg Stamer -- 12/20/2000, 7:37 pm
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Dale Frolander -- 12/20/2000, 9:37 pm
Re: Aluminum kayak?
Eric Schade (shearwater boats) -- 12/20/2000, 6:44 pm
Re: Aluminum kayak?
Mike Scarborough -- 12/23/2000, 7:53 am
Re: Aluminum kayak, Why?
Tony -- 12/20/2000, 6:31 pm
Re: Aluminum kayak?
mike allen -- 12/20/2000, 6:07 pm
stitching aluminum
mike allen -- 12/22/2000, 1:41 pm
Re: Aluminum kayak?
Ben Staley -- 12/20/2000, 6:17 pm