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Launching: Shortened Redfish King *Pic*
By:Don Hummels
Date: 6/17/2003, 9:44 am

Just a quick thanks to the Kayak Building Bulletin Board, (and especially to Nick for sponsoring the board). I've lurked on and off for years, predating the release of Nick's book, the forced departure of "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named". and the turning-pro of Joe Greenley. I've stolen a ton of great ideas off of the board.

Earlier this month I re-launched my latest kayak, a Redfish King shortened to about 80% of its design length. Final specs: about 14'6" and 33.5 lbs. The goal here was to get a light-weight boat for my (much lighter) wife. This is hands down one of the nicest paddling boats I've ever been in.

You can see more photos and construction details by hitting my www site: http://www.eece.maine.edu/~hummels/my_kayaks.html

-Don

Messages In This Thread

Launching: Shortened Redfish King *Pic*
Don Hummels -- 6/17/2003, 9:44 am
Re: Launching: Shortened Redfish King
Ken Sutherland -- 6/18/2003, 2:21 am
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srchr/gerald -- 6/17/2003, 6:34 pm
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Joe Greenley -- 6/17/2003, 3:45 pm
Re: Beautiful boat Don, words cannot describe
Scott Ferguson -- 6/17/2003, 1:02 pm
Gorgeous boat and a great website! *NM*
Steve Rasmussen -- 6/17/2003, 12:13 pm
Re: Whoa...wow!
Shawn Baker -- 6/17/2003, 11:51 am
Re: Whoa...wow! *Pic*
Don Hummels -- 6/17/2003, 12:47 pm
Re: Launching: Shortened Redfish King
Jim Kozel -- 6/17/2003, 11:50 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/17/2003, 11:08 am
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Glen Smith -- 6/17/2003, 10:58 am
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Patsy -- 6/17/2003, 10:58 am
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Don Hummels -- 6/17/2003, 12:22 pm
Re: Launching: Very Nice! Like the ducks *NM*
Roger Nuffer -- 6/17/2003, 10:55 am
Nice Work! *NM*
Dan G -- 6/17/2003, 10:52 am
Re: Launching: Shortened Redfish King
don flowers -- 6/17/2003, 10:39 am
Re: Launching: Shortened Redfish King *Pic*
Don Hummels -- 6/17/2003, 12:13 pm