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Re: canoe idea for kayaks

Posted By: Nick Schade
Date: Monday, 27 March 2000, at 9:36 a.m.

In Response To: canoe idea for kayaks (Frank Gleichauf)

I'm certain, the wood-and-canvas method for making a canoe could be adapted to making a kayak. Probably the main reason it hasn't been done much is because, well, that's not the way its done. But this isn't a very good reason. It should be pointed out that due to the deck on a kayak, it can be built much lighter. It does not need as heavy ribs for structural integrity.

> I have taken a class on traditional canoe building with cedar ribs,
> planks, and canvas. My problem is that I wish to make a kayak using this
> technique, but I am having trouble finding a book or plans on this type of
> kayak building. Does this type of kayak building exist, and if so where
> can I locate information on this subject? It seems that everything that is
> out there is either cedar strip, frame and skin, or stitch and glue.

Messages In This Thread

canoe idea for kayaks
Frank Gleichauf -- Sunday, 26 March 2000, at 4:29 p.m.

Re: canoe idea for kayaks
The Big Legume -- Sunday, 26 March 2000, at 8:33 p.m.

Re: canoe idea for kayaks
Nick Schade -- Monday, 27 March 2000, at 9:36 a.m.

Re: canoe idea for kayaks
Hans Friedel -- Monday, 27 March 2000, at 12:19 p.m.

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