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Re: Seeking: pre-fab coaming
By:Reg Lake
Date: 8/26/2011, 4:20 pm
In Response To: Seeking: pre-fab coaming (fluidpaddler)

: Was wondering if there's a source to find prefabricated coaming. We
: are currently in design phase of a 6-man outrigger canoe. We are
: designing our cockpits to have a large kayak style opening to
: receive a splash skirt, that of a kayak. I was researching the
: Seals splash covers. We have to make six openings so if there is
: any info on this it would help us on time to have an option of
: some sort of pre-fab.

: Mahalo in advance.

I just checked with a friend that has a FG shop. He would be willing to make them for you for about $65. each. He is also willing to send you an old coaming mold so you can make your own, just cover the shipping on the mold.
It would be helpful to know more about the design direction if you are free to disclose. Questions like, is this for the traditional 400 lb class, or the lightweight unlimited class? Will you be doing crew changes at sea? Width of canoe 17"- 19"?
I am also involved in an outrigger project with the local tribe so if you prefer to not disclose specs. I understand, the offer still stands for the coamings or mold. Just send an email for contact information.

Mahalo, (I like that term, it would be nice to hear it more on the mainland)

Reg

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Seeking: pre-fab coaming
fluidpaddler -- 8/24/2011, 1:32 pm
Re: Seeking: pre-fab coaming
Bill Hamm -- 8/24/2011, 3:27 pm
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Stephen Troy -- 8/24/2011, 8:43 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 8/24/2011, 10:23 pm
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Charles Robinson -- 8/24/2011, 4:10 pm
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fluidpaddler -- 8/24/2011, 4:45 pm
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StephenHJ -- 8/24/2011, 5:39 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 8/24/2011, 10:26 pm
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Jeff Horton -- 8/24/2011, 7:57 pm
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mick allen -- 8/25/2011, 1:50 am
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fluidpaddler -- 8/25/2011, 6:15 am
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Bill Hamm -- 8/25/2011, 7:22 am
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Reg Lake -- 8/26/2011, 4:20 pm
Re: Seeking: pre-fab coaming
fluidpaddler -- 8/26/2011, 7:42 pm