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Re: Skin-on-Frame: want to give this a try...
By:JUSS10
Date: 7/21/2011, 10:59 pm
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: want to give this a try... (Wayne Two)

: I assume your kayaking experience is in smaller wider craft at
: least somewhat along the lines of what you want to build. If
: not, you should get some. Just mentioning it because a short
: wide craft may hold plenty of gear for afternoon fishing, but it
: probably will not be fun to paddle long distances or in
: wind/waves. If you havent paddled many that may not be obvious.
: Other than the fishing you don't say what your intended use is.
: If you want to go fishing and take some multiday trips, you'll
: probably want something longer and narrower.

you are correct in stating that most of the kayaking i have done was in wider (27 to 30") wide kayaks that were in the 10 to 12 foot range. I just want something i can throw gear in a dry bag and fit inside the kayak. I love backpacking and would love to combine the two and hit some of the island chains in northern michigan or something. I also enjoy fishing quite a bit as well. I'm starting to lean towards the 22 - 24" beam in the 14 to 15 foot length. I really like the single chine yost style kayaks that fit in that range. they seem like a solid beginner build as they seem simplest as well as they use less of the stringer wood. Thats why i wish there was still plans for the sea bee single chine...

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Skin-on-Frame: want to give this a try...
JUSS10 -- 7/20/2011, 7:28 pm
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Bob Johns -- 7/20/2011, 7:57 pm
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Aaron Hines -- 7/20/2011, 8:02 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/20/2011, 9:57 pm
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Ken Blanton -- 7/20/2011, 10:32 pm
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Dave Gentry -- 7/20/2011, 11:12 pm
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JUSS10 -- 7/21/2011, 1:02 am
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Bill Hamm -- 7/21/2011, 7:49 am
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David Bynoe -- 7/21/2011, 4:54 pm
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dave g -- 7/21/2011, 1:56 am
"Disko Dreadnaught"
Doug S -- 7/21/2011, 1:11 pm
Belated replies
Dave Gentry -- 7/25/2011, 8:51 pm
Re: Belated replies
dave g -- 7/25/2011, 10:23 pm
More Dreadnaught goodness
Doug S -- 7/26/2011, 1:07 pm
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JUSS10 -- 7/21/2011, 10:54 am
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Wayne One (wwfloyd) -- 7/21/2011, 11:21 am
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Eric Mattison -- 7/21/2011, 11:32 am
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john raley -- 7/21/2011, 8:50 pm
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Eric Mattison -- 7/22/2011, 1:34 pm
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Wayne Two -- 7/22/2011, 2:50 pm
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Eric Mattison -- 7/22/2011, 3:53 pm
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Allan -- 7/21/2011, 9:54 pm
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Eric Mattison -- 7/22/2011, 1:42 pm
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john raley -- 7/21/2011, 9:01 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/22/2011, 1:46 am
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thomas duncan -- 8/3/2011, 7:20 pm
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thomas duncan -- 8/3/2011, 7:21 pm
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Wayne Two -- 7/21/2011, 10:26 pm
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JUSS10 -- 7/21/2011, 10:59 pm
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Wayne Two -- 7/21/2011, 11:55 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/22/2011, 1:51 am
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JUSS10 -- 7/22/2011, 10:31 am
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Todd Olson -- 7/22/2011, 10:52 am
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Wayne Two -- 7/22/2011, 2:54 pm
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john raley -- 7/22/2011, 7:42 am
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JUSS10 -- 7/22/2011, 10:34 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: want to give this a try... *PIC*
John Raley -- 7/22/2011, 12:59 pm
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JUSS10 -- 7/22/2011, 1:18 pm
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John Raley -- 7/22/2011, 1:44 pm
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JUSS10 -- 7/22/2011, 1:50 pm
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John Raley -- 7/22/2011, 1:57 pm
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JUSS10 -- 7/22/2011, 2:01 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 7/23/2011, 4:18 am
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john raley -- 7/23/2011, 8:27 am
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Bill Hamm -- 7/24/2011, 12:26 am
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 7/22/2011, 8:42 am
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ancient kayaker -- 7/26/2011, 7:06 pm