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Re: Other: fin boxes and surf kayaks
By:Matthew
Date: 10/19/2003, 11:38 pm
In Response To: Re: Other: fin boxes and surf kayaks *LINK* (Bob Kelim)

I just completed one and expect to put it in the water Wednesday or Thursday. Finishing up the cockpit outfitting right now. I'm really stoked about it. Was not too difficult to build and I learned a heck of a lot in the process. First time fiberglassing......I'll do better next time.

I think the video concept is pretty great. Made the construction of the boat relatively easy. Very simple computations to get the lines.

This will be the first time I've tried surfing a boat without fins. Will be interesting in itself.

: Sing,
: We're talking about the Ralph Beers design, I've not had this much fun in 20
: years. I'll try and get some pictures posted within the day. I think that
: the video that Ralph sells is one of the best instructional tools I've
: ever encountered, well worth the money.
: Bob

Messages In This Thread

Other: fin boxes and surf kayaks
Sage -- 10/18/2003, 6:48 pm
Re: Other: fin boxes and surf kayaks
Bob Kelim -- 10/18/2003, 7:26 pm
Re: Other: fin boxes and surf kayaks
sing -- 10/19/2003, 4:48 am
Re: Other: fin boxes and surf kayaks
sage -- 10/19/2003, 11:09 am
Re: Other: fin boxes and surf kayaks
Bob Kelim -- 10/20/2003, 10:01 pm
Okay, I am excited...
sing -- 10/19/2003, 6:41 pm
Re: Okay, I am excited...
sage -- 10/20/2003, 1:03 pm
Re: Other: fin boxes and surf kayaks *LINK*
Bob Kelim -- 10/19/2003, 9:01 am
Re: Other: fin boxes and surf kayaks
Matthew -- 10/19/2003, 11:38 pm