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Re: Putz walrus
By:Rehd
Date: 2/17/2001, 8:57 am
In Response To: Putz walrus (Bill Price)

: I found the Wally to be a pretty quick build. I'd agree with Rehd on the
: plywood for forms. To shorten the forms you'll need some kind of
: strongback or table to work on (or need to spend a lot of time on your
: knees :-) Once you read the book you will see that GP leaves a lot of room
: for customizing the boat. One area you should modify is the cockpit. For
: ocean paddling you probably want something you can put a skirt on. Also
: keep in mind you will need (should have) some float bags too. If I were to
: build one again, I would probably opt for a polyester skin over Putz's
: canvas. It will be much lighter. Mike Hanks just finished a very nice
: version this way. He has also finished this boat design in plywood, making
: a much more robust boat.

: As Rehd mentioned, Roger and I have some stuff on our WEB sites and Rehd
: should have some stuff himself soon (eh Rehd?? :-) Feel free to ask a
: question or two by the board or e-mail.

: Bill

Hi Bill and John

Yes, pictures galore, but, as of yet, no web-site. Working on it, but, my young Web-buddy is busy with Job and new Wife, so will take time to get that built. I've got a few in the album as we ....type, and have to leave for work right now, so, will get it together this afternoon.....evening and post it. Have a great day! I'll be baahck!

Rehd

Messages In This Thread

Putz walrus - delurking at last!
John Pugh -- 2/16/2001, 10:11 pm
Re: Walrus Forms, StrgBnch, Ideas? *Pic*
Rehd -- 2/17/2001, 11:07 pm
Big thanks to everyone, more questions.....
John Pugh -- 2/17/2001, 11:55 am
Re: Big thanks to everyone, more questions..... *Pic*
Roger Nuffer -- 2/18/2001, 1:06 am
Re: Big thanks to everyone, more questions.....
Bill Price -- 2/17/2001, 1:36 pm
Re: Big thanks to everyone, more questions.....
John Pugh -- 2/17/2001, 7:00 pm
Re: Big thanks to everyone, more questions.....
Mike Hanks -- 2/18/2001, 9:32 pm
Re: Big thanks to everyone, more questions.....
John Pugh -- 2/18/2001, 10:25 pm
Re: Big thanks to everyone, more questions.....
Mike Hanks -- 2/18/2001, 10:57 pm
Re: Big thanks to everyone, more questions.....
John Pugh -- 3/11/2001, 6:07 pm
Re: Big thanks to everyone, more questions.....
Bill Price -- 2/18/2001, 2:39 am
Serpentine Serpentine!!!!!
RUSS -- 2/17/2001, 10:03 am
Re: Serpentine Serpentine!!!!!
John Pugh -- 2/17/2001, 11:39 am
Say hey OT
RUSS -- 2/17/2001, 1:10 pm
Putz walrus
Bill Price -- 2/17/2001, 2:57 am
Re: Putz walrus
Rehd -- 2/17/2001, 8:57 am
Re: The Postman Always Posts Thrice? *NM*
Geo. Cushing -- 2/17/2001, 10:49 am
Re: Putz walrus - delurking at last!
Rehd -- 2/16/2001, 11:28 pm
Re: Putz walrus - delurking at last!
Cotton Joe -- 2/17/2001, 12:01 am
Re: Golden's Site
Geo. Cushing -- 2/17/2001, 8:39 am