Hi. I'm new to the group. I should mention that I have built several kayaks and a canoe: a cedar strip kayak, two skin on frame kayaks, a cedar strip 8' canoe...
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kaimusailing
Sep 16, 2007 3:29 pm
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8728395@N03 Here are some photos of a Classic 10 with some mods. I made it for my girlfriend who is Irish (hence the green)....
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edda55812
Sep 20, 2007 8:08 pm
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone has used Platt's geodesic technique with a different design? Or, if anyone has modified any of Platt's? Any reason that you...
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johncl2@...
jhn_longwell
Sep 20, 2007 10:46 pm
Platt always encourged me to try other designs using his methods. I built a duck boat. ************************************** See what's new at...
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mike&jane_osz
moszczak
Sep 21, 2007 12:35 am
I'm on my first ARROW-14. I've found that Platt's instructions are accurate and quite helpful. When I've deviated from Platt's guidance I've found some...
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edda55812
Sep 21, 2007 2:04 am
Thanks Mike, I liked your wife story. I think I may have some similar "trust" issues. My wife and 13 yr old paddle my Sawyer Cruiser. I'm in our other...
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Peter
aolsmile42
Sep 21, 2007 4:04 am
Hi everyone in this thread, I'm thinking along the same lines - that of doing a little something of my own, with Platt's wonderful process at the heart. I'm...
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johncl2@...
jhn_longwell
Sep 21, 2007 12:31 pm
On my Nimrod 12 I put 2 bent ribs front and back. Than cut a plastic tarp to fit. I used hooks on the side to hold it down. ...
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Earl & Barb
lovetheclumb...
Sep 21, 2007 7:42 pm
Here's a must see sight: http://www.kozelguitars.com/SOFproject/SOFproject.htm He details building a kayak from a John Winters stripper design but with Platt...
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kmuldrew2
Sep 21, 2007 8:03 pm
The Blivit 13, which I will be building this winter, has a really shallow mast cup. A note on the plans indicates that Platt was thinking that it would be...
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bestmotorrider0326
bestmotorrid...
Sep 22, 2007 4:17 am
You are invited to join our friends network, check it out now! http://bikerevguy.googlepages.com/bikerfriends.htm...
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jwredwood
Sep 23, 2007 4:36 am
I've been considering it; I haven't actually built anything yet. I'm actually leaning more towards sailing than paddling, and a sailing canoe might be a good...
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jwredwood
Sep 23, 2007 4:46 am
The kayak adaptation looks really intriguing. I've been thinking about doing a similar maneuver, but haven't put it into practice yet (still thinking about...
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rueffingkidding
Sep 28, 2007 11:02 pm
... the horizons for the "geodesic designs." I think that Platt would say " go for it." ... If you read Platt's write-up on the Arrow 14 on the gaboats.com...
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rueffingkidding
Sep 28, 2007 11:04 pm
... Put some floatation in. NorthWest RIver Systems (nrsweb.com) has some inflatable bags that look like they would work nicely in a GA canoe. -Roland...
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rueffingkidding
Sep 28, 2007 11:14 pm
... If you did wnat to close your craft in, and make it a "true kayak", I've always thought that Baltek Decolite would make a fantastic material for the...
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rueffingkidding
Sep 28, 2007 11:29 pm
I am probably the ultimate procrastinator here, although the posts seem to indicate that I have competition. I have three sets of GA plans (the oldest, for...
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mike&jane_osz
moszczak
Sep 29, 2007 12:37 am
Roland, Since I intended to make several canoes on a single strongback, including eventually a cedar-stripper, I wanted the strongback construction to be...
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lovetheclumberspaniel
lovetheclumb...
Sep 29, 2007 5:43 pm
I'm using the strongback and forms from my stripper. Both are made from 1/2" Oriented Strand Board which is very inexpensive. I made a box beam 10" x 5" x 15'...
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lovetheclumberspaniel
lovetheclumb...
Sep 29, 2007 5:47 pm
I'm interested in this,too. At this point I have decided against the mylar because Platt says it is not ultra violet proof. I plan to be toting this kayak...
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lovetheclumberspaniel
lovetheclumb...
Sep 29, 2007 9:04 pm
I just posted a picture of my Strongback. It also shows the beginning of my Excrusion, using the geodesic methods for the Rob Roy. ...
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mike&jane_osz
moszczak
Sep 29, 2007 10:52 pm
Earl, Nice looking photo of your, wood stripper...the Excursion. Mike O. (a.k.a, "Moszczak_Arrow14) ... From: lovetheclumberspaniel To:...
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rueffingkidding
Sep 30, 2007 2:26 pm
... Well, UV susceptibility is cited as a weakness for the Dacron, as well. OTOH, Dacron is the most common sailboat sail material, and also used in wing and...
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lovetheclumberspaniel
lovetheclumb...
Oct 1, 2007 5:15 pm
Thanks, Roland, for the commments. The only info I have about the Monokote is Platt's experiments where the stuff cracked quite badly when left in the sun for...
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Roland Deschain
rueffingkidding
Oct 2, 2007 10:03 am
Are you referring to Platt's use of monokote over Dacron to replace varnish, or to his experiment (transparent boat) with using clear Mylar/Monokote to replace...
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petekni69
Oct 4, 2007 6:19 pm
i've been lurking on the board for a few weeks, loving life because you guys have answered so many of my questions. i hope that you all won't mind if i ask a...
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rueffingkidding
Oct 5, 2007 12:21 am
... I think that the GA plans that most closely approximate "Ranger" might be a good investment for study purposes. If you don't build from them, you could...
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mike&jane_osz
moszczak
Oct 5, 2007 12:51 am
I would not recommend using "plastic pop bottles" as flotation devices. I don't think the danger is that capped pop bottles would not float for a short...
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lovetheclumberspaniel
lovetheclumb...
Oct 5, 2007 5:06 am
Are there any Rob Roy builders reading this forum? If so I have a question for you or anybody else. I just finished the hull and am ready, I think, to work...
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rueffingkidding
Oct 5, 2007 10:37 am
... mild riffles) in mind for the geodesic designs....I could be wrong, some people would press the outer limits of any design! ... If by "flat water or mild...
