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Re: Launching: The King
By:Roger Nuffer
Date: 12/13/2002, 7:21 pm
In Response To: Launching: The King (Bert & Sasha)

: One excellent launching of The impressive King. Four months from start to
: finish and in the water before the New Year, who would have guessed such a
: beautiful boat could come to fruition so fast. Bert spent a great deal of
: his free time with the deck details which sports an intresting and
: delightful semi Yin & Yang pattern from bow to stern with a continuous
: sweeping 'S' curve made from two slender (dark) redwood strips that nicely
: accentuate the overall length of the King. The kayak is made of Port
: Orford cedar, Brazilian Cherry, wrc, & ayc, & white ash. Our
: friend & paddling teacher Don Beale took the time to drive up from
: Manning, OR. & spent the day with us paddling. Who could have ask for
: a better introduction to the Holiday's. This King has it all! Being light
: weight at 42 Lbs outfitted, its easy to turn, & tracks well this kayak
: will be sure to delight her owners with its easy stylish graceful handling
: for years to come.
: I would very much like to post a photo if anyone out there could help with
: this last detail please let me know. Sasha

Your boat turned out great! I didn't know you picked up King plans. Did you get them at R2K2?

I can't see the Ying/Yang motif in the photos. Got any side shots?

Roger

Messages In This Thread

Launching: The King
Bert & Sasha -- 12/13/2002, 1:05 am
More Pics of Bert's King *Pic*
David Hanson -- 12/15/2002, 8:57 am
Re: Launching: The King
Shawn Baker -- 12/14/2002, 11:54 pm
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John Schroeder -- 12/13/2002, 8:57 pm
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Rick Allnutt -- 12/13/2002, 8:20 pm
Re: Launching: The King
Roger Nuffer -- 12/13/2002, 7:21 pm
Pictures up for Mr. King! *Pic*
David Hanson -- 12/13/2002, 5:04 pm
Re: Pictures up for Mr. King!
Steve Frederick -- 12/13/2002, 7:36 pm
Wow!!!! Beautiful!!!!!!
Bob Deutsch -- 12/13/2002, 6:10 pm
Send me a pic and I will post for you
David Hanson -- 12/13/2002, 9:50 am
Pictures, pictures, pictures!!! Hmmmm? *NM*
Robert -- 12/13/2002, 2:17 am