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Re: Strip: is the Guillemot the right boat for me?
By:Wade
Date: 3/18/2003, 6:48 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'm about the same size as you. I decided to go ahead and buy plans for the Guillemot L. It's roughly 6% larger. 18 ft instead of 17 with a design capacity of 330 pounds. This makes it possible to carry a decent amount of gear.

Wade

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