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New Guillemot, New Builders! - More
By:Rick Mitchell
Date: 5/5/2001, 10:48 am

First: Thanks to all who shared positive comments.
Second: Roger, the outriggers are still in the planning (?) stage but here's my thinking so far.

Take the nose form graph paper and flip it upside down on a new sheet.
Trace it.
Make a baby strongback so that the total length is 36" x 6".
Strip 2 circles.

With the strong curve on both ends, I can be pushed out from shore and not stress the wood by trying to push it under. Besides, I think it will look neat.

If I don't like the final shape, I can always sell them on ebay as Barbie kayaks. :)

And finally: The hull is finished being stripped. I am going to sand and plane til my arms fall off today. I also have lots of new pics to post to the site. Probably tomorrow morning.

Keep you all posted. Thanks again for the encouragement,

Rick

Messages In This Thread

New Guillemot, New Builders! - More
Rick Mitchell -- 5/5/2001, 10:48 am
Re: Outriggers/amas and such
Porter -- 5/8/2001, 5:52 pm
Re: Outriggers/amas and such
John Monfoe -- 5/9/2001, 6:47 am
Re: Outriggers/amas and such
Rick Mitchell -- 5/8/2001, 11:40 pm
Re: New Guillemot, New Builders! - More
John Monfoe -- 5/8/2001, 5:50 am
Re: CLC SailRig
Shawn Baker -- 5/7/2001, 10:06 am
Re: How to get the most from an outrigger?
Roger Nuffer -- 5/5/2001, 3:45 pm