KBBS Archive 00,000

Re: questions on building an S&G large cockpit boat

Posted By: Rick C.
Date: Monday, 3 August 1998, at 1:47 a.m.

In Response To: questions on building an S&G large cockpit boat (arnold banner)

Hi howdy Arnold,

First of all, good decision on building your own!

The first boat that comes to mind, is the Chesapeake Light Craft's "Mill Creek". I believe they have a 13' model, and a 16.5. It pretty much fits your description, with maybe a little less beam.

S & G's usually, do not require frames, I'm sure there are some that use them. I think the most popular cloth weights are 4 oz., and 6 oz. I would steer clear of polyester.

As for wood, that's up to you. A friend of mine just built an 18' single using 1/4" luan. For all the inferiority, he ended up with a decent looking, functional touring kayak, for less than $300.00.

Take your time, and explore the net awhile, you have many, many options. Another one I just thought of, is Glen-L's "Can-yak". I will attempt to link you below.

Good luck, and SYOTW,

Rick C.

CLC Mill Creek

Messages In This Thread

questions on building an S&G large cockpit boat
arnold banner -- Sunday, 2 August 1998, at 9:05 p.m.

Re: questions on building an S&G large cockpit boat
Rick C. -- Monday, 3 August 1998, at 1:47 a.m.

Re: questions on building an S&G large cockpit boat
Mark Kanzler -- Monday, 3 August 1998, at 11:37 a.m.

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