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

John Winters wrote:
> 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.

John, are you trying to keep this a secret? I've just blown it if you were.
http://www.greenval.com/osprey_II.html
http://www.angelfire.com/on3/madcanoeist/osprey1/canoe.html

-- 
Steve Cramer
Athens, GA
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