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Re: I Want to Build First Kayak !!!! ADVICE ??
By:David Elles
Date: 6/6/2001, 10:33 am
In Response To: I Want to Build First Kayak !!!! ADVICE ?? (David Elles)

You all have been very helpful... I am more excited now than ever... My first plan is to pick up a book. I am sooo anxious to get started though, I want to get a set of plans and "get paddling" so to speak ! I will be back I am sure to get advise and let you kow what is going on... Once again, thanks for all the great advice, links, and encouragement !!

David
Gun Lake, Michigan

: Alright, I am new to the building of kayaks, but would like any and all
: information on: How to get started, What type of kayak will be the best
: for a first time builder to build, where to get plans, how much time and
: $$ i should be prepared for, etc.

: I thouroughly enjoy basic wood-working, but am very interested in taking on
: this project....

: Thanks ahead of time for the input and advice !!!

: David

Messages In This Thread

I Want to Build First Kayak !!!! ADVICE ??
David Elles -- 6/5/2001, 12:24 pm
Re: I Want to Build First Kayak !!!! ADVICE ??
Fibre Glast -- 6/7/2001, 11:55 am
It is unfortunate . . .
Paul G. Jacobson -- 6/8/2001, 5:06 am
Commercial Post
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 6/7/2001, 1:23 pm
Re: I Want to Build First Kayak !!!! ADVICE ??
Bob Deutsch -- 6/6/2001, 10:05 pm
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David Elles -- 6/6/2001, 10:33 am
Build the Boat You really want
!RUSS -- 6/6/2001, 10:25 am
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Jim Pace -- 6/6/2001, 8:48 am
first hit the books and libraries.
Paul G. Jacobson -- 6/6/2001, 3:09 am
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byron -- 6/5/2001, 5:14 pm
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Alex Warren -- 6/5/2001, 9:30 pm
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LeeG -- 6/5/2001, 4:20 pm
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Chip Sandresky -- 6/5/2001, 12:44 pm
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Scott -- 6/5/2001, 2:20 pm
Re: I Want to Build First Kayak !!!! ADVICE ?? *Pic*
dick kirschbaum -- 6/5/2001, 3:15 pm
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Jim Distler -- 6/5/2001, 10:29 pm
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dick kirschbaum -- 6/6/2001, 1:16 pm
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Don Beale -- 6/5/2001, 1:07 pm
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Mark Widrick -- 6/5/2001, 12:42 pm