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Re: Off Topic: Expedition Single vs Guillemot "L"
By:Jerome Jankowski
Date: 2/21/2012, 8:57 am

: I couldn't post to the 'design' forum, so here I am :)

: I'm interested in building the Guillemot Expedition Single, however
: I have a few concerns:

: I am 6'2", Approx 200 LBS, my inseam hasn't been properly
: measured, but I wear 32" in pants (but where does the waist
: sit, you ask!) and my feet are exactly 12" (1') bare.

: I live in Florida, and I'm looking for a touring sea kayak to
: build.

: I just want to know if I am too large for the Guillemot Expedition
: Single, and if so, what drawbacks does the Guillemot
: "L" have over the Guillemot Expedition Single?

: Also, while I may normally be paddling in warm water, I want to
: take this kayak out of state and perhaps into cold water. This
: means I may be wearing waterproof boots while paddling, just to
: keep this in mind.

: Thanks for all the help!

: http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/node/23/details
: http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/GL

: I am your size and also live in SW Florida. I built the "Ocean Cape Ann" which is very similar to the Guillemot but being a beginner I added 2 inches to the beam. It turned out to be a nice fit for me and an easy first build.

Messages In This Thread

Off Topic: Expedition Single vs Guillemot "L"
Matthew -- 2/20/2012, 1:09 pm
Re: Off Topic: Expedition Single vs Guillemot "L"
Bill Hamm -- 2/20/2012, 4:09 pm
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Matthew -- 2/20/2012, 6:57 pm
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Kevin Greer -- 2/20/2012, 11:05 pm
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Matthew -- 2/20/2012, 11:23 pm
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Kevin Greer -- 2/21/2012, 7:31 am
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Bill Hamm -- 2/26/2012, 2:55 am
Re: Off Topic: Expedition Single vs Guillemot "L"
Bill Hamm -- 2/26/2012, 2:53 am
Re: Off Topic: Expedition Single vs Guillemot "L"
Bill Hamm -- 2/26/2012, 2:51 am
Re: Off Topic: Expedition Single vs Guillemot "L"
Jerome Jankowski -- 2/21/2012, 8:57 am
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Mike Bielski -- 2/21/2012, 9:28 am
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Bob Johns -- 2/21/2012, 6:47 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 2/26/2012, 2:58 am
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Tom -- 2/24/2012, 3:58 pm
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Bob Johns -- 2/24/2012, 6:06 pm
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Matthew -- 2/24/2012, 7:03 pm
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Tom -- 2/25/2012, 4:25 am
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Kirk Briggs -- 3/6/2012, 8:08 pm
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Kirk Briggs -- 3/6/2012, 8:10 pm