Now that the spring is apparently on the way, I am again toying with the
idea of building my own one man kayak. I would appreciate any advice on
a plan or resource that help anyone to have a success. I was thinking
about 16 - 17 '. Thanks in advance.

http://www.clcboats.com/

rec.boats.kayak

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"Joe Larade" > wrote in message
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> Now that the spring is apparently on the way, I am again toying with the
> idea of building my own one man kayak. I would appreciate any advice on
> a plan or resource that help anyone to have a success. I was thinking
> about 16 - 17 '. Thanks in advance.
>

Joe Larade > wrote in message >...
> Now that the spring is apparently on the way, I am again toying with the
> idea of building my own one man kayak. I would appreciate any advice on
> a plan or resource that help anyone to have a success. I was thinking
> about 16 - 17 '. Thanks in advance.

I suggest you go to www.google.com and search through the archives
of rec.boats.building and rec.boats.paddle. Lots of good information
there, and there are a lot of free canoe plans and some free kayak
plans on the web. Marine plywood, ordinary 1/4" ply and even
1/8" doorskins are popular materials.

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"Michael Daly" > wrote in message
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> On 16-Mar-2004, "Rumpty" > wrote:
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> > http://www.clcboats.com/
>
> This is a stitch and glue kayak site.

Stitch and glue is the best way of building a kayak. The CLC site has a
wealth of info, decent plans for purchase and several kayak building books
forsale.

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> >
> > rec.boats.kayak
>
> rec.boats.kayak is not a real newgroup and is not supported on
> all news hosts. Try rec,boats.paddle.touring instead.

Then try rec.boats.building it's a very active group.

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Hi Joe,
I've built both the CLC cheasepeake 16LT and 17LT. I've also built a
strip canoe. There is a lot of info on the web. Do a search on Amazon
for books on the subject. Stich and glue is a quick and easy way to get
aboat together. Strip built is much slower but you can make a fantastic
looking boat. Reply back with any specific questions, I'll be happy to help.
Carl McCarty

Joe Larade wrote:

> Now that the spring is apparently on the way, I am again toying with
> the idea of building my own one man kayak. I would appreciate any
> advice on a plan or resource that help anyone to have a success. I
> was thinking about 16 - 17 '. Thanks in advance.
>

I've currently got a wherry under construction. The kit is from Wayland
Marine (I highly recommend them, no affiliation); the construction is
stitch-and-glue. Its a good method.

-JBB

"Joe Larade" > wrote in message
...
> Now that the spring is apparently on the way, I am again toying with the
> idea of building my own one man kayak. I would appreciate any advice on
> a plan or resource that help anyone to have a success. I was thinking
> about 16 - 17 '. Thanks in advance.
>

Wooden Boat magazine had a two part article about building one. I
think they sell those back issues.

On Tue, 16 Mar 2004 11:38:17 -0400, Joe Larade
> wrote:

>Now that the spring is apparently on the way, I am again toying with the
>idea of building my own one man kayak. I would appreciate any advice on
>a plan or resource that help anyone to have a success. I was thinking
>about 16 - 17 '. Thanks in advance.

http://www.woodenboatstore.com/store/products.asp?dept=50

Good luck


Joe Larade > wrote in news:40571F69.5050907
@syd.eastlink.ca:

> Now that the spring is apparently on the way, I am again toying with the
> idea of building my own one man kayak. I would appreciate any advice on
> a plan or resource that help anyone to have a success. I was thinking
> about 16 - 17 '. Thanks in advance.
>

"Skin on frame" my friend... Google-up 'baidarka' or 'greenland kayak' or
visit the bookstore/library. I have a 17' baidarka that is light, really
cool looking, performs well, with a rich history and pedigree.

> > Now that the spring is apparently on the way, I am again toying with the
> > idea of building my own one man kayak. I would appreciate any advice on
> > a plan or resource that help anyone to have a success. I was thinking
> > about 16 - 17 '. Thanks in advance.
>

"Joe Larade" > wrote in message
...
> Now that the spring is apparently on the way, I am again toying with the
> idea of building my own one man kayak. I would appreciate any advice on
> a plan or resource that help anyone to have a success. I was thinking
> about 16 - 17 '. Thanks in advance.

I booked marked this spot a couple of days ago so I could go back
and look at the two listings for kayaks a little later:

http://woodworkweb.com/woodwork/downloads-cats-16-10-10.html

I broke down and bought a couple of cheap new plastic jobs last summer
for a couple of hundred bucks a piece. I'm not disappointed in them.