Re: [Paddlewise] Greenland Kayak

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Sun, 01 Apr 2007 13:40:53 -0400
Doug Lloyd wrote:
> I ordered a copy of Cunningham's book, "Building The Greenland Kayak" 

His book is good and has some interesting approaches to things.  It also 
has details on things not directly related to construction of the kayak 
that are absent from other books (e.g. info on tuiliq making or 
technique).  However, there are a few things that many SOF makers 
consider a bit odd.  The seam on the side is not normal and many prefer 
the look of the central seam.  His approach to making and bending ribs 
is not popular among the Qajaq USA denizens.

> Not sure if there is another book worth the investment that I should be 
> considering. My library doesn't have anything much.

See if you can find a copy of Robert Morris's book "Building 
Skin-On-Frame Boats".  He offers more conventional approaches to SOF 
construction.

Many SOF builders will recommend using several sources for info and 
mixing and matching techniques and ideas.  Sources are listed on the 
Qajaq USA site: <http://www.qajaqusa.org/Equipment/equipment.htm>
The forums there are also full of info and have an archive that's 
several years worth of stuff.

Mike
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