[Paddlewise] New boat

Jack wrote on Wed, 10 Mar 1999 16:45:36 -0500:

<snip> Would I buy another Pintail, or would I buy something else.  
(Taking the money and running was not an option, no matter how 
big the fleet is getting.)  I'm still thinking.

Which leads me to ask you, fellow PaddleWisers, what would 
<you> do if someone trashed your boat by accident and gave you 
the replacement cost?  Would you buy what you've got now or 
something else.  And why?

Jack, et al:

I'd love the newer Nordkapp, now called the Jubilee, but it is so expensive
in Canada now with the devaluation of our currency. I also hate fiberglass
- too hard to repaire and make it look good after. A number of friends are
making or have made there own boats out of 1/8" doorskins. Covered with
glass and epoxy, then painted, they are very tough. The epoxy wears
increadible well whenever the kayak is dragged up the beach. repairs
(uncommon) are easy, and repainting easily accomplished. Kayaks can be
sized according to paddler, etc, and chines added for a more stable boat
for a given width. Cost is low, if you have free time (just get rid of the
TV). People are also building there own Baidarkas - ammazingly strong and
nimble kayaks, they are. 

As an avid woodworker, I think Iwill be making my own kayak this year
sometime. I will choose the Outer Island strip built plan. It is based on
the Norkcapp, but rolls a heck of a lot easier, and I will  be able to do a
lot more Greenland style tricks (Greenland style paddling and kayaks being
the emerging religion of the Millenium).

Would I get another Nordkapp, hmmmm. Do I wish I had married someone
different than the spouse I have, hmmmm. Don't know for sure, but they are
both the best friends I've ever had. Good night.

Doug Lloyd
Victoria BC
Canada
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