Doug Lloyd wrote: >And yes, now that my Norkapp *is* perfect for me, finally, I am looking >around for another boat, though I will most likely modify and build the cedar >strip "Outer Island", if I ever get my renovation finished. The Outer Island sounds like a really fun boat to paddle. What modifications are you considering? For those of you not familiar with the Outer Island, here is a URL: http://seacanoe.org/outrisle.htm Shawn 0 © 1999 ____©/______ ~~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^\ ,/ /~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^~^ Shawn W. Baker 0 http://www.missoulaconcrete/shawn/ *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>Alex said: > >>Of those kayaks that have circumnavigated the South Island of New Zealand, >>Nordkapps - one with skeg, a "homemade, slip on affair" (Paul Caffyn), >>rudder Bevan Walker. Also one Southern Aurora with rudder, Brian from >>Colorado. >> >>Bevan's rudder has black and white stripes (like a sea snake) to dissuade >>sharks. It is unlikely that any NZ shark will know what a sea snake is but >>he hasn't had any problems as far as we know. >> >>All other attempts that I know of were in kayaks with rudders, the Japanese >>paddlers tending to under-estimate condidtions. >> >>Paul changed to using a rudder part way through his Australian >>circunavigation after having problems with the skeg. > >It will be interesting to see how Chris Duff makes out in his new rudderless kayak. He is coming to Victoria (BC) on Thursday, and I hope to ask him a few questions. Also, at the last presentation he gave, he told the audience that he is not affraid of accidental capzize, as he has a bombproof roll. Chris is my "roll model"! > >BTW, if you ever talk to Paul Caffyn about his rudder, he loves it, and also likes a fairly deep-draft length. > >Lastly, has anyone seen the Japanese "version" of a Sea Kayaker Magazine style of journal? It is really cool, awsesome pictures (of course :-)), and very detailed. Too bad I couldn't read the articles. > >BC'in Ya >Doug Lloyd *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>Date: Wed, 13 Oct 1999 18:41:04 -0700 >To: baker_at_montana.com >From: Doug Lloyd <dlloyd_at_bc.sympatico.ca> >Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Boat Opinions & Analysis > >At 10:08 AM 10/12/99 -0600, you wrote: >>Doug Lloyd wrote: >>>And yes, now that my Norkapp *is* perfect for me, finally, I am looking >>>around for another boat, though I will most likely modify and build the cedar >>>strip "Outer Island", if I ever get my renovation finished. > >My house renovations, that is - my boat renovations will never be complete! > >>The Outer Island sounds like a really fun boat to paddle. What >>modifications are you considering? > >I got the video from Jay, and he mentions lowering the volume, which I may lower even more. I would also want to research some small changes that I think might be possible to improve speed. When I asked Jay, the designer, what changes he would make if he ever went into production of a fiberglass version for the masses, he said there are a few small improvements. So now, I need to figure out what he meant (he wouldn't tell me, of course!). I would also do more recessed hatches, compass mounts, etc, I would modify the hull with a bit more "V", and add a drop down skeg or even an underneath-drop down rudder that fully retracts (I am a fairly good woodworker). I would do my own recessed deck fittings, using an exotic wood like Bubinga or something, using a router jig(s) to create 20 or so exact fittings. I would also contemplate doing a thinner than normal cedar strip lay up, and then vacuumed-bagging thin veneer to give it a fake solid mahogany look, like the world famous olympic K-1's from Europe. These are but a few of the modification I would consider. I would have to work hard to keep the weight down. > > >>For those of you not familiar with the Outer Island, here is a URL: >>http://seacanoe.org/outrisle.htm > >Jay had some happy builder/owners e-mail me with the kayak's owner's performance and handling experiences - very impessive. > >I'm getting older, and my joints and connective tissue are deteriorating quickly. If it weren't for my stretching and exercise regimes, I wouldn't be able to kayak much any more after years of storm paddling abuse in the Nordkapp. I'm looking for a play boat that I can enjoy learning a more Greenland style of paddling, including making and using a "stick". The Norkapp's rear deck is too high, and I may lower the back of the Outer Island even more to allow a full range of Inuit rolls, etc. I would also love to have a kayak that I could actually hand roll and also do a static brace. The Outer Island is probably in my future as I gaze into the crystal ball - however, all I see clearly now in the glass ball is sawdust and planning chips, meaning my next boat, regardless, will be home built. > >BC'in Ya >Doug Lloyd *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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