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Re: For Sale 2 Sea Kayak Kits
By:Mike Hanks
Date: 8/27/1999, 7:31 pm
In Response To: For Sale 2 Sea Kayak Kits (Suzanne Kernek)

> I have two beautiful Chesapeake Lightcraft Sea Kayak kits (Chesapeake
> 17'). They are in perfect condition. Although both have been started,
> neither one is very far along. the scarf joints of the side panels on one
> and most of the hull is complete on the other. Both of these were worked
> with skilled and loving hands. Unfortunately these same hands have
> developed a sensitivity to epoxy and finishing these boats is simply out
> of the question. I'm willing to let these go at quite a bargin. This would
> be a great fall-winter project. If you are interested please contact me
> through my e-mail address.

If you still want to build kayaks but can't use epoxy, try building a skin-on-frame kayak. They are very strong and durable, yet lighter than wood and glass kayaks. They tend to have a livelier feel than the average kayak. I've built one and would eventually like to build more.

Mike Hanks

Messages In This Thread

For Sale 2 Sea Kayak Kits
Suzanne Kernek -- 8/23/1999, 12:52 pm
Re: For Sale 2 Sea Kayak Kits
Mike Hanks -- 8/27/1999, 7:31 pm
Re: Cure for Epoxy Blues
Randy Ames -- 8/24/1999, 10:24 am
Re: For Sale 2 Sea Kayak Kits
Suzanne Kernek -- 8/23/1999, 6:12 pm
Re: For Sale 2 Sea Kayak Kits
Suzanne Kernek -- 8/23/1999, 6:09 pm
Re: For Sale 2 Sea Kayak Kits
Kevin Quinlan -- 8/23/1999, 1:44 pm