Re: [Paddlewise] catamaran kayak and quotes

I continue to have a little bit of correspondence with this Yoav, the 
inventor of the "W-boat". While I've told him repeatedly that I doubt 
his boat lives up to his hype and is probably headed down the wrong 
path, I wish him well. He has an idea with some value, and he is really 
dedicated to his creation. I hope he finds a way to make his dream 
succeed. He is one of those guys who despite being told by everyone 
that he is crazy, refuses to let give up. Sometimes these people really 
do turn out to be crazy, but sometimes they prove to be right. So far 
he strikes me as fairly level headed, if a little bit too focused. I 
hope his obsession works out well for him.

Take his claims with a container of salt. Evaluate the boat based on 
your needs. If you think it will work for you, go for it.
Nick


On Mar 21, 2005, at 7:29 AM, John Winters wrote:

> Robert wrote;
>
>> This guy has designed and is marketing a catamaran type recreational 
>> kayak.
>> Seems like a fairly eccentric fellow (not a pejorative)
>>
>> The web site has what would appear to be inflated claims for a 10' 
>> foot boat
>> which makes me nervous about the whole thing.
>
> Large SNIP
>
> You should apply a healthy dose of skepticism. This gentleman 
> contacted me some time back about this boat and asked permission to 
> use quotes from my book (I think he exaggerated my status in the canoe 
> and kayak design world). I gave him permission (couldn't stop him 
> anyway) and made some suggestions. My allowing him to use quotes does 
> not constitute an endorsement of the concept or the boat.
>
> Richard Tuck and Leo Lazauskas are also quoted but, like me, they 
> cannot be held responsible for how he uses the information.
>
> People should recognize that information is frequently used out of 
> context or in isolation. This happens often. People read something and 
> embrace it without more careful research. For example, the claims for 
> friction reduction in the form of coatings. surface structuring, and 
> hull shapes. In isolation they may make sense but in the greater 
> context they are often found to be flawed or misleading..
>
> If you have a specific need that this boat addresses then it is 
> certainly worth investigating.
>
Nick Schade

Guillemot Kayaks
824 Thompson St
Glastonbury, CT 06033
USA
Ph/Fx: (860) 659-8847
http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/
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