> I am doing research on building a skin on frame kayak. I have read
> Wolfgang Brinck's book on the aleutian kayak. Great book, but I am looking
> to built a smaller kayak for rivers and small lake paddling. I have read
> the article on the alaskan recovery kayak in Sea Kayaker magazine. Does
> anyone have any additional building tips or performance information on
> this design? Also if there are other short designs out ther I am
> interested in finding out more information so I can make a good choice for
> my first building project! thank you for your time! Kurt

I'm just finishing up a skin boat. I used #10 14 oz. canvas sealed with elasto-seal and snow-roof. This is supposed to be hypalon like, but non-toxic.

I should have it in the water soon and will post a message after I try it out.

Mike