: hey all,
: This winter I would like to try making a concept again. I would like to make
: a small craft that is stable, tracks and has enough speed not be
: frustratingly slow. Very easy to store and very lightweight. Something
: that can be put into any body of water. My current thought is something
: between 10 and 12 ft (smaller is better) and open cockpit like a covered
: canoe. Basically a retreval kayak (ala Morris) but in a covered canoe
: form. So my questions: Has anyone tried such a thing (SOF or otherwise)?
: What dimensins would work best? I would love to keep it as short as possible
: but am willing to go up to 12 for more performance. Has anyone built
: something in the 10-12 ft range that can comment on how much of a
: difference there is between 10 and 12 ft?
: The width. I'm thinking between 26 and 29 inches. If Morris can get away with
: 24 inches, is there any reason that 26 or 27 would not work?
: Thanks,
: scott

Don't right off the top of my head know the website, but do a web search for Platt Momfort and/or Ultralight Boatbuilding. He's got several skin on frame very light weight canoes and small boats.

Bill H.