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Short wide kayaks *LINK*
By:Roger Tulk
Date: 3/13/2003, 2:34 pm
In Response To: Other: Another lesson learned. *LINK* *Pic* (Scott Ferguson)

Clark-Craft has some designs of older Percy Blandford SOF boats that meet these general specifications.

: It's apparent to me, now, that I haven't followed proper forum guidelines and
: have attempted to change the subject of threads started by other builders.
: I can assure you all that this was completely unintentional, and won't
: happen again. I apologize to those whose feet I've stepped (or stomped)
: on, but quite often, when reading a post, a light bulb goes off and I just
: start typing. I'll be more careful where I post a message in the future. I
: guess that I should have taken forum etiquette in school. 8)

: Anyway, my latest thoughts on kayak building have been concentrated on short,
: wide, fishing or recreation kayaks. Although I'm also currently building a
: Cirrus, having an assortment of designs for different purposes is a good
: thing. Since I like the look of the Cape Ann scaled into a rec boat, I
: thought I'd try the same scaling on a S&G to produce a short, wide kayak.
: This pic is the design that I used to build a 4 foot model, which was cut
: out and wired together yesterday. If the shape looks familiar to you,
: that's because it is Nick's S&G Guillemot, but scaled up by 1.33 times and
: shortened by 0.66 to produce a boat that is 28" wide and just over 11
: feet long. I'll post a pic of the model when it gets further along.

: There are not many sources for plans for these short rec boats, other than
: Nick's Little Auk, CLC Mill Creek, Shearwater Eider and a few others. I
: like this version of the Guillemot and may build it full size someday.
: First, I'd like to paddle the fat Cape Ann SOF I'm building and possibly
: build a plywood version of it, as well.

: Follow the link to another short boat - SelwayFisher 12.5 ft. Esk, definately
: unique looking.

: Any other designs like this out there?
: SMF

Messages In This Thread

Other: Another lesson learned. *LINK* *Pic*
Scott Ferguson -- 3/13/2003, 12:46 pm
Re: Other: Thanks for the ideas
Scott Ferguson -- 3/14/2003, 11:09 am
Re: Other: Another lesson learned. *Pic*
Jim Kozel -- 3/13/2003, 11:16 pm
Re: Other: Another lesson learned.
srchr/gerald -- 3/14/2003, 7:59 pm
Re: Green Valley Boat Works *LINK*
KenC -- 3/15/2003, 6:51 am
Re: Short wide kayaks *Pic*
Mike Hanks -- 3/13/2003, 6:38 pm
Re: Other: Another lesson learned.
srchr/gerald -- 3/13/2003, 4:57 pm
Puffin
Tony -- 3/13/2003, 3:42 pm
Re: Puffin
Eric -- 3/13/2003, 7:14 pm
Re: Other: Another lesson learned.
Doug -- 3/13/2003, 3:18 pm
Short wide kayaks *LINK*
Roger Tulk -- 3/13/2003, 2:34 pm
Re: Short wide kayaks *LINK*
PETER LORD -- 3/16/2003, 2:20 pm