> According to the responses you all gave me, I look forward to
> buildind my kayak in hardshell in three or four parts to carry it
> in the plane for my trip in Greenland. . . .

> Sebastien BAERD

This was previously posted under Take apart kayaks, the responses to that thread mention that in the book by Chris Kulczycki of Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) there are pictures of a boat cut into pieces and then later reassembled with metal strips. Either of these ideas may suit you. For the plans to the CLC boat check the book. the URL for amazon.com to get this book is: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/generic-quicksearch-query/002-1652625-9182856

Glen-L has a book on fiberglass boatbuilding for amateurs. You can order it through their site: www.glen-l.com Here is the description they give:

FIBERGLASS BOATBUILDING FOR AMATEURS

by Ken Hankinson

Index, glossery, appendices, bibliography, supplier listing, 127 drawings, 25 charts,

tables, and graphs, 400 pages, 8 1/2" x 11", hardcover.

This practical "how-to" book is especially written for the amateur who may have little

or no knowledge of fiberglass boat construction, as well as for the professional looking

to expand his knowledge. It covers all aspects of the subject with emphasis on proven

methods and materials. This is the most comprehensive, up-to-date book on the

subject, explaining the cost differences, labor-saving methods, and how to avoid the

pitfalls. By following the easy-to-read, easy-to-understand text, you'll have the

knowledge to build a fiberglass boat equal or superior to one made in a factory. This

book covers both female and male "one-off" methods using materials such as C-Flex,

AIREX and other foam cores, end-grain balsa, FERRO-GLASS/STRETCH MESH,

and even the "high-tech" materials such as S-Glass, KEVLAR, and carbon fiber. The

chapter on the "9-STAGE" vacuum bag technique alone is worth the price of the

book. This huge oversize text was written by a naval architect who has specialized in

the design of boats for amateurs for over 20 years. It includes numerous construction

details, trouble shooting, cost comparisons, tools required, resin types, laminate

configurations, how to lay up a hull, finishing methods, gel coats and paint systems; in

short, dozens of chapters covering everything you'll need to know to achieve

professional results for the least amount of money and effort.

$35.95

Hope this is of some assistance to you.

Paul Jacobson