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Launching: New Guillemot-repost *Pic*
By:Jack Gilman
Date: 11/6/2001, 8:35 am

Hi- Sorry about the repost-I accidently posted it as a response, etc. etc.

A photo of my recently completed Guillemot. I decided to paint the hull white, just to be different.
I am very happy with the way it turned out.
It still needs to get the toggles made and installed, and still leaks a bit...
I have more pictures and another album of kayak photos at:
http://community.webshots.com/scripts/controlPanel.fcgi

Love the boat, and have been having a lot of fun paddling it. It will fill the niche of a day boat. Decided not to put in a front hatch because I love the lines of the front deck. I put in a bulkhead with an open middle section so I could use a float bag. The bulkhead also serves as my footrests. Very snug boat, gives great control. I think deck lines are essential in a kayak and also are aesthetically pleasing. The strap in the front is a paddle park: some tubular webbing with a piece of bungee in it to maintain it's shape.

This BBS is the best! - keep up the good work!

Jack Gilman

Messages In This Thread

Launching: New Guillemot-repost *Pic*
Jack Gilman -- 11/6/2001, 8:35 am
Re: Launching: New Guillemot-repost
SMehder -- 11/6/2001, 11:23 am
Re: Launching: New Guillemot-repost
Bobby Curtis -- 11/6/2001, 9:37 am
Re: Launching: New Guillemot-repost
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/6/2001, 8:51 am