Re: [Paddlewise] Greenland Kayak

Thanks Duane (and Jennifer). I've got some good backchannel advice already on
ways to speed up construction and what works best for a tough skin.

You always used to say plastic, Plastic, PLASTIC, so, we looked at some
plastic kayaks for my two daughters and may go that route for them, leaving me
the time to build my own SOF. I don't like the idea of a stitch and glue boat
because of the hard chines and my tendency to damage hulls, so the SOF would
be a more worthwhile short term solution, while I continue to figure out what
to do to replace my aged Nordkapp for touring purposes.

I'll have to check other groups for advice on adding an inboard drop-down skeg
for the SOF build. Though, that might be sacrilege even if feasible. I just
can't sanction weathercocking for the conditions I paddle in.

Doug
  I built a Cunningham method G-boat back in the late 1990's, based on his two
SK mag articles. The kayak was very strong and looked good, but it
weathercocked a bit, so I'd add the built-in skeg. Last year I built three
skinboat frames 1/4 scale. By this time I also had Cunningham's book. The
frame directions are pretty much the same in both his articles and book, but
of course, the book has more details and options. Nonetheless, I still used
the articles mostly on the 1/4 scale frames too, because the articles are sort
of like Cliff Notes and were quicker for me to reference.

  I have the Robert Morris book too, and he has some different methods. I
haven't tried them, but they also look good.

  If I recall right after a few drinks, I think I heard Wolfgang Brinck
mention at TAKS that he is coming out with an revised version of his Baidarka
book, which has been out of print a while.

  1/4 scale photos:

  http://duane.smugmug.com/gallery/1285317#60374026

  Duane
  Southern California
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