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Re: what designs?
By:Ross Leidy
Date: 10/20/1998, 11:24 pm
In Response To: Re: what designs? (Patrick McCrary)

> Still too green and amazed to start choosing yet, Brian!

> The Guillemot SK looks very tempting but I'd probably want to build a
> couple of "throw aways" before going for the brass ring.

> What's your suggestions to a novice?

Don't consider your first boat a throw-away! Building a strip kayak may take awhile, but it is not difficult. With a little care, your first boat can be a beauty. I'd say if you like the Guillemot, go for it!

Messages In This Thread

For the curious souls on this bbs!
Capt Patrick McCrary -- 10/20/1998, 11:57 am
what designs?
Brian C. -- 10/20/1998, 1:08 pm
Re: what designs?
Patrick McCrary -- 10/20/1998, 9:55 pm
Re: what designs?
Mark Kanzler -- 10/27/1998, 8:24 am
Re: what designs?
Ross Leidy -- 10/20/1998, 11:24 pm
Re: what designs?
Patrick McCrary -- 10/21/1998, 1:19 am
Re: You are gonna love kayak stripping
Karl Coplan -- 10/21/1998, 11:21 am
Re: You are gonna love kayak stripping
Patrick McCrary -- 10/21/1998, 3:42 pm
Re: You are gonna love kayak stripping
Shawn Baker -- 10/22/1998, 9:45 am
Re: You are gonna love kayak stripping
Patrick McCrary -- 10/22/1998, 2:47 pm
Re: Freedom of the Seas
Shawn Baker -- 10/27/1998, 10:09 am