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Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 6/5/1999, 12:20 am
In Response To: Where can I find plans for less $$? (Archer Grinulf)

> I would like to build an ocean kayak but need to watch my budjet. I know
> that there must be a place where I could pick up a complete set of plans
> for building one (including layout) for not a lot of cash (or pref. free).
> Can anyone help me?

Try checking out your local library or bookstore. Several books have plans in them, along with a lot of helpful hints, and insights. Four books that I have found helpful (each has plans) are: 1. "Baidarka" by George Dyson

Very strong, aluminum and nylon double. 2. "Wood and Canvas Kayak Building" by George Putz

Easy and quick to build for under $250, modified Greenland style. 3. "The Strip Built Kayak" by Nick Schade

The most beautiful of the bunch, plans for 3 kayaks. 4. "The Alutian Kayak" by Wolfgang Brink

Traditionally built Aleutian kayak for under $200.

I am currently building the kayak in Putz's book, and am thinking about building a Great Awk fron Nick Schade's book, for my wife.

If you check the books out from the library, the plans are free. I think there is also a link to some free plans for a stitch and glue Guillemot on this website. Look around there is alot out there.

Mike

Messages In This Thread

Where can I find plans for less $$?
Archer Grinulf -- 6/4/1999, 11:49 pm
Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
Mike Hanks -- 6/8/1999, 9:48 am
Looks like Mark's really back!!! :)
Brian T. Cunningham -- 6/7/1999, 2:39 pm
Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
Mark Kanzler -- 6/7/1999, 2:00 pm
Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
Mark Kanzler -- 6/7/1999, 1:52 pm
Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
Mark Kanzler -- 6/7/1999, 1:45 pm
Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
Mark Kanzler -- 6/7/1999, 1:39 pm
Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
Mark Kanzler -- 6/7/1999, 1:36 pm
Plans for less $$
Paul G. Jacobson -- 6/6/1999, 9:03 pm
Re: Plans for less $$
Stan Heeres -- 6/6/1999, 9:32 pm
List of WoodenBoat plans
Brian T. Cunningham -- 6/6/1999, 8:54 pm
Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
Jay Babina -- 6/6/1999, 7:30 pm
Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
Stan Heeres -- 6/5/1999, 3:36 pm
Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
Mike Hanks -- 6/5/1999, 12:20 am
Re: Where can I find plans for less $$?
Mike Hanks -- 6/5/1999, 12:47 am