I have recently acquired a baot, in kit form, which i have so far identified to be a kayel ranger 18', made by Granta Boats, and later Ottersports. I have a set of very unclear notes and plans for the boat. Would anyone be able to point me in the direction of any set of plans for the Granta canoes, or even be able to tell me something as to the history of the boats or manufacturer. When did the company finish? etc... Thanks Shane -- Personalised email by http://another.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Shane , You might find a lead by posting an inquiry to one of the email addresses on one of these web pages . http://www.brunel.ac.uk/%7Eacsrrrm/kayak/ http://fp.mcschool.plus.com/granta/Granta_Index.htm Perhaps the HCKA , Historic Canoe & Kayak Association , linked on the second URL may be of some help if no one supplies a direct answer . The above links are my only knowledge of Granta boats . regards David munka_at_productnews.co.uk wrote: > I have recently acquired a baot, in kit form, which i have so far identified to be a kayel ranger 18', made by Granta Boats, and later Ottersports. ... Would anyone be able to point me in the direction of any set of plans for the Granta canoes, or ... > > Thanks > Shane *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Shane wrote: >>>>>>>>I have recently acquired a baot, in kit form, which i have so far identified to be a kayel ranger 18', made by Granta Boats, and later Ottersports. I have a set of very unclear notes and plans for the boat. Would anyone be able to point me in the direction of any set of plans for the Granta canoes, or even be able to tell me something as to the history of the boats or manufacturer. When did the company finish? etc...<<<<<<<<<< GRANTA BOATS LTD: (plywood veneer kits) 29 Great Whyte, Ramsey, Huntington, Cambs PE17 1EZ, England 0487-813777 (earlier address in 1978 Canoe magazine Buyer's Guide was: 23 Great Whi(y*)te)(Canada: W. Royalty Ind. Park, Charlottetown, P.I.E. C1E 1B0)(Tony Ford--Canoe & Kayak Historical Assn.--wrote on Paddlewise that the Co. was started by J. Kissner in London as Folboat, he moved to America in 1936, AS Cavender took over the London business and contracted to build kayaks for the military at the outbreak of WW2, before the order was completed the London factory was bombed and Tyne and another company finished the order, Granta moved to Cottenham near Cambridge soon after WW2, in the 1950's The Walter Kidde Co. took over the assets of Folboat in the UK, in the late 1980's or 1990's Granta was sold to Ottersports [?Note: Pearman says Ottersports took over then Granta?](1963 Pearman leaflet listed 10 models of Kayel canoes and kayaks including doubles, slalom, & Canadian canoes, all Kayel's were designed by Ken Littledyke who is claimed to be the inventor of the stitch and glue construction method, Kayel = K.L. for Ken Littledyke) Matt Broze http://www.marinerkayaks.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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