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What Design Should I Build?
By:Robert Beggs
Date: 7/8/1999, 3:25 pm

I want to build a kayak using the strip method. I currently paddle a Current Design's "Storm" which is 17 feet long, 24 inches wide, 14.75 inches deep and has a cockpit that is 17.5 x 32.5 inches in size. I paddle on Lake Superior with this boat, from day trips to 2-3 day camping trips. I am 6 foot 2 inches tall, weigh 230 pounds and am not very flexible (ie. I love the large cockpit to get in and out of). I love the Storm design for what I do!

Given all the above, could anybody out there recommend a design for me to build out of strips and where I can get the plans? Thanks folks!

Messages In This Thread

What Design Should I Build?
Robert Beggs -- 7/8/1999, 3:25 pm
A little info on Current Design Storm
Jan Gunnar Moe -- 7/9/1999, 3:22 am
Re: What Design Should I Build?
Ross Leidy -- 7/8/1999, 3:58 pm
Re: What Design Should I Build?
Robert Beggs -- 7/9/1999, 7:25 am
One suggestion
Ross Leidy -- 7/9/1999, 8:46 am