And now for something really different.....

I've just designed and built a new "Sonnet Double". It's technically know as
an Inflatable / Folder / Hybrid as it combines aluminum stringers with 6
Folbot sponsons to arrive at a hybrid of sorts. All stringers, including keel
are free standing with no connection between stringers / stems. There are no
cross sections, just simple aluminum cross braces tubes.

It displaces over 500lbs in it's 15.5' X 26" configuration. Assembly time is
under 15 minutes, and weight is only 37lbs. It paddles like an SOF, not an
inflatable. It's size allows it to be easily paddled as a high volume single.

Most of the boats I design are built as wood frame SOF's, but for me folding
kayaks are easily the favorites, with inflatable / folders offering the
greatest design challenge and therefore the greatest satisfaction.

Below is a link from FoldingKayaks.org forum detailing the construction ,
paddling, and transport of the boat. I've started the Link in mid-thread to
show the completed kayak. Scroll down to see additional details including
breakdown and transport. Go to the beginning of the thread for frame, sponson,
and skin construction details.

http://foldingkayaks.org/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=27&t=2998&p=18677#p18677

I think that all SOF's should have a folding option... Cheers, Tom