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Re: plans for first kayak project for kids
By:Roger Nuffer
Date: 4/9/2000, 7:08 pm
In Response To: Re: plans for first kayak project for kids (Paul G. Jacobson)

> Here is one more possibility. It is cheap, fast to build, uses plywood AND
> canvas, and folds flat. Also, the plans are pretty inexpensive.

> Hope this helps.

> Paul G. Jacobson This boat looks similar to what my scout troop used. That was 25 years ago and they are still building more. We took them out mostly on class I&II rivers. They don't track at all, but they'll turn on a dime. I opted out and bought a fiberglass kayak. The main reason my old troop still makes 'em is because they're inexpensive and quick to put together. About 4 troop meetings. Just keep in mind protected waterways and don't plans on covering great distances on still water.

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plans for first kayak project for kids
Gary Dabrowski -- 3/27/2000, 4:55 pm
Re: plans for first kayak project for kids
Mike Hanks -- 4/4/2000, 1:39 am
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 4/1/2000, 1:41 am
Re: plans for first kayak project for kids
Roger Nuffer -- 4/9/2000, 7:08 pm
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Steve Phillips -- 3/30/2000, 2:14 am
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David Blodgett -- 3/28/2000, 11:11 pm
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Richard Church -- 3/28/2000, 8:08 pm
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Cliff Troxell -- 3/28/2000, 1:12 am
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 3/27/2000, 11:33 pm
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lee -- 3/27/2000, 9:12 pm
not too much kayak
Eric Schade (shearwater Boats) -- 3/29/2000, 7:06 pm
Re: not too much kayak
lee -- 3/29/2000, 9:17 pm
Re: plans for first kayak project for kids
Peter H -- 3/27/2000, 6:21 pm
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garland reese -- 3/27/2000, 6:19 pm
Both Pygmy and CLC have youth versions...
Chris in Cajun Country -- 3/27/2000, 5:18 pm