Re: [Paddlewise] S&G open canoes??

Keith wrote;

(SNIP)

> Ideally, the boat would be easy and fairly quick to build (S&G should make
> that doable) and have acceptable performance levels.  No, I can't define
> acceptable - but I guess I'm saying on par with say a Wenonah Minnesota
> II.  Since this would be a primarily a tripping canoe - tracking is
> probably more important that being able to turn on a dime.  As for
> simplicity of construction, I have in my mind to work with groups of jr 
> and
> sr high aged kids to build boats and then do a trip into the BW/Q.  With
> the attention span and skill level of the groups, the construction needs 
> to
> be pretty straightforward.
>
> I'm wondering if such a craft exists (I know I'm not the first to want
> this) - and where might one find information/plans?

I have not seen a of of plans for S&G canoes and particularly for large 
boats. That does not mean they don't exist just that there may not be a lot 
of them.

>
> John Winters, I know you are the guru of small craft design and
> construction - wondering if you have some direction for us? >

I don't know who has been spreading ugly rumors about me but I sure wish 
they would stop.

Seriously, thanks or the compliment but if there are canoe gurus out there, 
self styled or otherwise, you shouldn't pay any attention to them.

Cheers

John Winters
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