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Re: first boat
By:Ross Leidy
Date: 1/25/2001, 9:52 am
In Response To: first boat (Roger S)

I'm about the same proportions as you and fit in my Guillemot just fine with booties. Teva's would be a tight fit, however.

Ross

: I'm in the process of lofting the Guillemot single from the book and some
: what concerned about its size vs mine. I'm 6ft 200lb size 11 flippers,
: will this pose any problems? On the plus side, it looks like it should be
: a nice snug boat great to learn rolling & edging in and still be good
: for weekent trips!

: Second point, could one cut some strips with a double bead or double
: cove(depending which way you're stripping) to make the keel and deck peak
: joints?

: Finally, do you use acorn nuts for the hardware (to protect your drybags) or
: does anybody have a good idea for recessed deck fittings????

: Thanks

Messages In This Thread

first boat
Roger S -- 1/25/2001, 1:24 am
Re: first boat
Russ -- 1/25/2001, 4:41 pm
Re: deck fitting info
Erez -- 1/25/2001, 4:06 pm
Recessed deck fittings
Pete Rudie -- 1/25/2001, 12:15 pm
Re: Recessed deck fittings
tom preska -- 1/25/2001, 2:34 pm
Re: Recessed deck fittings *Pic*
Eric Schade (shearwater boats) -- 1/27/2001, 10:23 am
Re: first boat
Ray Port Angeles -- 1/25/2001, 11:03 am
Re: first boat
David Hanson -- 1/25/2001, 10:02 am
Re: first boat
Ross Leidy -- 1/25/2001, 9:52 am