This group is into everything. There were discussions and commentary on the performance of the "Walrus" some time ago. If you have time go into the archives and do a search. It's all in there somewhere. Someone even recalculated the forms so you don't have to waste all that plywood with the tall ones Puttz designed.

: I picked up another book on Amazon, to confuse myself further. It has the
: plans for the Walrus Esquimo Kayak that was created by Norman L. Skene,
: published in 1923 in The Rudder magazine. Apparently it was westernized re
: construction from an actual native kayak.
: Has anyone seen or paddled one of these boats? It appealed to me because the
: shape of the hull is determined by some forms which are included in the
: plans. The two other books on SOF leave me a bit confused on what shape
: hull I will end up with.
: But now that I look at the pictures, the boat looks really flat bottomed,
: wondering what I will end up with if I follow this plan. Thoughts or
: experience?

: Thanks again.

: Anyone in the Los Angeles area willing to bring a newbie into this addiction
: with some hands on guidance?