: I'm thinking about the next build. After reading Cunningham, Morris, and
: Dyson I'm considering the relative merits of the two styles. And would
: like more information in general on the baidarka type.

: My impression from reading "Baidarka" by Dyson is that they evolved
: into large, fast, tripping boats with extra buoyancy in the ends to rise
: over the waves. For example, the 24'x28" 2 seater design in the book.
: The earlier ones were probably smaller, skinnier, more agile.

: Robert Morris has a design in "Building Skin-on-Frame Boats" that
: is long, narrow, deep V, and probably beyond my paddling skill at the
: moment. Seems like it has the length and reduced wetted area to really
: move, but a lot less volume in the upper jaw of the bow. Wave piercer?

: I'm not set on traditional construction, but the more information I can find
: on why the design is what it is, the better.

: Anyone have any thoughts on comparing the two types? Performance in different
: environments, purpose, etc.
: Any books out there with enough information to work out sizing a design
: similar to Cunningham's "Building the Greenland Kayak"
: Any other books that address Baidarkas?

: I have a stripper Great Auk. I enjoy the boat, but my dreams of tripping with
: it are a few years out. After building my son's Seapup, I think I'd like
: to try a lighter, lower volume boat. My paddling is all lake stuff in
: small waves, but Erie and Huron are close.

I know Tom Yost has built quite a few baidarkas, many more than are on his current plans list, might Email Tom and see what info he might have.

Bill H.