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Re: Great Auk
By:Earl Bailey
Date: 5/26/2000, 12:56 pm
In Response To: Great Auk (John Schwab)

I built the Great Auk. I modified the deak to a rounded configuration. Although I am not your size it should fit you fine. I'm very happy with the way it paddles and it seems very stable and it will float 212 pounds ;>) Earl

: Hi everybody I is got a question. I have more red cedar than I know what to
: do with. So I thought I would try a strip built kayak. The Great Auk
: (Guillemot). I am 6'2", 212 Lbs. Size 13teens. Will I fit, and will
: it float if I do fit? I would very much like to have your thoughts.

Messages In This Thread

Great Auk
John Schwab -- 5/26/2000, 11:28 am
Re: Great Auk
Earl Bailey -- 5/26/2000, 12:56 pm
Re: Great Auk
Terry -- 5/27/2000, 10:20 am