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Re: L.F. Herreshoff Kayak
By:Patrick Pierquet
Date: 9/4/1998, 9:41 am
In Response To: L.F. Herreshoff Kayak (R.F. Quinn)

> Anyone out there know the history behind the cruising canoe(kayak) by L.
> F. Herreshoff. Also, what about the performance of the boat? Advanced,
> middle level or amateur. Appreciate any/all information.

> R.F. Quinn, OWAA

I built a skin boat version, based on Platt Monforts "Rob Roy" design. I finished it only recently, and have only had it in the water once.....The only thing I have to compare is my Perception "Keowee" kayak, a real tub....the Rob Roy is definitely faster, seems to track well. I'll know more after I've used it more extensively.

Messages In This Thread

L.F. Herreshoff Kayak
R.F. Quinn -- 9/4/1998, 8:08 am
Re: L.F. Herreshoff Kayak
Patrick Pierquet -- 9/4/1998, 9:41 am