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Launching: My new Nikumi *Pic*
By:Clayton Plunkett
Date: 9/5/2009, 3:41 pm

Hi Builders and Lookers,
I just finished my new Nikumi Baidarka. It is a Tom Yost design. This is a wonderful baidarka to paddle. I give Tom Yost all the credits for a great kayak.
Some details of this build are WRC stringers a cypress deck beam .5 inch ply stations. It has 8 oz polyester skin with Zar coating. The skin came from Dyson and sewed and shrank very well. I spent less than 200 dollars and about 60 to 80 hours. This has been a blast to build and now will be even more fun to paddle.
Thanks to Tom Yost and this forum for all the great help.
Clayton Plunkett

Messages In This Thread

Launching: My new Nikumi *Pic*
Clayton Plunkett -- 9/5/2009, 3:41 pm
Re: Launching: My new Nikumi *LINK* *Pic*
Tom Yost -- 9/8/2009, 11:30 am
Re: Launching: My new Nikumi
Tom Yost -- 9/8/2009, 10:34 am
Re: Launching: My new Nikumi
John Van Buren -- 9/6/2009, 10:08 am
Re: Launching: My new Nikumi NICE!!! *NM*
tony olsen -- 9/5/2009, 5:36 pm