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Re: How difficult is it to build a Guillemot ?
By:Kristan Gabrielson
Date: 6/23/1999, 10:40 pm
In Response To: How difficult is it to build a Guillemot ? (Magnus Cramne)

> I have never built a kayak before and i´m planning to build a Guillemot
> this autumn / winter. How difficult is it to build a Guillemot ? I have
> done some woodwork erlier but i´m really not an expert. I´ve heard from a
> Swedish supplier of boat-building material that it is almost impossible to
> be succesful in building these curved kayaks, he suggested to start with
> an more "flat" design ( wich he sells ! ) i´m really confused
> about this and would like to get some answers about how difficult it is to
> build the Guillemot. Regards, Magnus Cramne

A Guillemot is also my first boat building experience. A challenging one but also very satisfying. The guy that told you it was impossible was just trying to sell you one of his boats. Get the Guillemot. Build it and when it is done you will look at the lines and think "I" did that. They are beautiful boats for sure.

Messages In This Thread

How difficult is it to build a Guillemot ?
Magnus Cramne -- 6/22/1999, 7:54 am
Re: How difficult is it to build a Guillemot ?
Kristan Gabrielson -- 6/23/1999, 10:40 pm
Re: How difficult is it to build a Guillemot ?
John Waddington -- 6/23/1999, 7:48 am
Re: How difficult is it to build a Guillemot ?
Don Beale -- 6/22/1999, 2:50 pm
Re: How difficult is it to build a Guillemot ?
Ross Leidy -- 6/22/1999, 8:20 am