[Paddlewise] Bill Low's baidarka

From: John Waddington <waddinj_at_recorder.ca>
Date: Wed, 17 Jan 2001 12:40:39 -0500
Bill, I have been considering making a skin on frame kayak to go
with my two cedar strippers, one stitch and glue, and one
fibreglass boat.  Most skin on frames that I have seen are around
38-40 pounds.  Would you mind sending me some details about what
design you have and how you got it so light? Since it might not
interest too many, you could reply back channel if you wish.

John
> 
> At 8:50 AM -0500 1/16/01, Bill Low wrote:
> ><snip>
>  Keep in mind that most skin boats a very
> >light. If made of a wood frame they float without bags. My 18' baidarka weighs
> >29 pounds
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