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Re: sectional kayaks
By:Randy Knauff
Date: 6/5/2001, 2:14 pm
In Response To: sectional kayaks (Joseph)

: Hi,
: I plan to build a stitch and glue sea kayak. The catch is, I want to make it
: in three sections. Boat storage is the main issue. I have read that
: sectional kayaks are more rigid than one piece and the multiple bulkheads
: would also contribute to floation.
: Does anyone have any knowledge on this type of plan modification? Are there
: any concerns to be addressed? Any input is appreciated.

: joseph
: Orlando, Fl

Easy Rider Canoe and Kayak Company in Seattle makes great take apart boats. You can get good ideas from their material/publications. Their bulk heads are not very thick and heavy and work well.

In my next boat, I'm going to build in double bulkheads of 6mm plywood with just a saw kerf width between them. Them I can cut the boat after it is all finished and make it a three piece if I want.

Randy

Messages In This Thread

sectional kayaks
Joseph -- 6/4/2001, 1:42 pm
Re: sectional kayaks
Joseph -- 6/8/2001, 1:17 pm
Re: sectional kayaks
Paul G. Jacobson -- 6/11/2001, 2:55 am
Re: sectional kayaks
David Dick -- 6/9/2001, 8:00 am
a method for desair
mike allen ---> -- 6/8/2001, 1:46 pm
'p' lost in de sair! *NM*
mike allen ---> -- 6/8/2001, 1:49 pm
Re: is that french? ;) *NM*
Ross Leidy -- 6/8/2001, 1:51 pm
i was trying, how about...
mike allen ---> -- 6/8/2001, 2:15 pm
Re: sectional kayaks
Randy Knauff -- 6/5/2001, 2:14 pm
Sea Kayaker Magazine article
Ross Leidy -- 6/5/2001, 9:30 am
Re: sectional kayaks
Paul G. Jacobson -- 6/5/2001, 12:41 am
Re: sectional kayaks
erez -- 6/4/2001, 6:56 pm
Re: sectional kayaks
John Hoch -- 7/30/2001, 9:20 am
Re: sectional kayaks
Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/31/2001, 4:47 am