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Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
By:Don Lucas
Date: 3/17/2003, 8:35 pm
In Response To: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me? (Borre van Doorninck)

: Hi, bought Nick's book a few years ago. Life got in the way of starting a
: project, but have dusted it off and have just finished the strongback for
: a Guillemot. Before I get much farther I thought I should check if there
: are any size restrictions with this boat. I am 210lbs and 6'3". Will
: I fit?

: thanks,
: Borre
I am 6'1 with 11 American shoe size and 200 to 205lbs and I am a snug but comfortable fit. My heels just touch with hard sole neo bootie from Dive N' Surf with Yakama foot rest.
I have paddled a few times wearing 3mm farmer john with a summer shortie over, it's also fine.If you can find one to try out it would be best,apples and oranges. I am in LA Ca. if you would like to try mine.
Don

Messages In This Thread

Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Borre van Doorninck -- 3/16/2003, 11:07 pm
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Shawn Baker -- 3/19/2003, 11:53 am
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Wade -- 3/18/2003, 6:48 pm
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Don Lucas -- 3/17/2003, 8:35 pm
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Borre van Doorninck -- 3/17/2003, 10:59 pm
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Jack Sanderson -- 3/18/2003, 9:40 am
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Borre van Doorninck -- 3/18/2003, 10:29 pm
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Don Lucas -- 3/18/2003, 10:36 am
Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
Don Lucas -- 3/18/2003, 8:57 am