Re: [Paddlewise] Boat Construction

>From Doug,

<snipped, everywhere>

When I'm in the CD retail connected store, watching customers get qualified
for a
possible sale, the number one question is "how light is it?"

I'm just a working stiff (can't get away from that word!). If I did have
unlimited funds, I'd order a 70 lb Nordkapp in Kevlar and Carbon Fiber. I'd
have them leave off about an inch along the seam line, of both the deck and
hull, so that an 2 inch outside seam could be run along without being
applied to the gelcoat. It would be an expensive boat.

BC'in Ya
Doug Lloyd
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i listened to lots of folks before buying a kayak. one of the older fellows
had the
view of Brit heavy being best. nothing was better than his Nordkapp, that's
the one he always paddled.

now just 3 years later his boat is for sale. he tells all the great things
about it to all the new folks looking for  boats... however, he traded it
for a much lighter boat that is easier to haul between car and water.

light boats can be suitable for the conditions that the vast majority of
paddlers encounter... might not fair so well in a hurricane. when in a
storm, prepare for a storm. when bird watching, bring binoculars and maybe a
camera.

having said that. if someone is tired of their 70 lb Nordkapp and wants to
see it cheap, let me know first. thanks.

bye bye bliven





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