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Re: Launching: FAP 15 - Thanks Tom!
By:Shawn Baker
Date: 11/21/2002, 10:37 am
In Response To: Launching: FAP 15 - Thanks Tom! (Wayne)

Hi Wayne,

I can host them for you.

Would love to see the boat! How many hours do you figure you have into it so far?

Shawn

: I just had a successful launch of my FAP-15 this morning. I rigged a
: temporary seat and seat back which will stay that way until I cut into the
: skin and make it a folder.

: A buddy took some photos that I'd love to post but don't have anywhere to put
: them on the web at the moment. If anyone could temporarily host them, I'd
: be happy to send them so folks could see.

: I'm rather inexperienced with paddling, so I'm not sure what to tell about
: its performance, other than no water leaked, it was a tad tippy for me at
: first until I got more comfortable, and after I got to where leaning into
: a turn felt better the boat seemed to move around well.

: It has 4 coats of elastomer on the hull, and I'm going to add a couple more.
: It also needs the coaming lip of 1/8" HDPE.

: Thanks to Tom and this list for encouragement as I've worked on making this
: dream a reality.

: Warmly,
: Wayne

Messages In This Thread

Launching: FAP 15 - Thanks Tom!
Wayne -- 11/21/2002, 10:24 am
Nicely done, Wayne, Cool boat *NM*
Scott Ferguson -- 11/21/2002, 12:53 pm
Re: Launching: FAP 15 Photos! *Pic*
Shawn Baker -- 11/21/2002, 11:40 am
re: pics
Wayne -- 11/21/2002, 11:19 am
Re: Launching: FAP 15 - Thanks Tom!
Shawn Baker -- 11/21/2002, 10:37 am
Getting the pics up...
Rick Allnutt -- 11/21/2002, 10:37 am