wood strip kayak

Advice
#1

I am interested in building a wood strip kayak.

Before investing the time and money I would like

to paddle it, but that probably won’t happen.

I currently paddle a Prijon Calibria. I would

like the strip kayak to be 12’ to 16’ with less

volume then the Calibria. Used mainly lakes and

some ocean. Any ideas?

#2

Might try
I’d try posting this at www.kayakforum.com. It’s the place the builders hang out, and you’ll get lots of informed opinions there.

#3

i’d look at some john winters
designs. he has a great reputation and his boats are relatively pure and straightforward, without quirks

#4

testing a woodstrip
You might want to post this interest at

www.kayakforum.com



There are many builders who meet throughout the country…and it seems that kayak builders as a whole are rather friendly folks…and might be more than happy to let you test out a strip kayak. For instance…on Fathers Day weekend near Groton, CT…there will be a ‘Meet at the Beach’ sponsored by Nick Schade (Guillemot Kayaks)…where you will see at least 50-75 wooden kayaks of all designs.

Enjoy!

Bob

#5

Be sure to take a look at Outer-Island
kayak. Great design.

#6

I agree
Mr. Winters designs are very good. Look at the Caspian Sea and the Tasman Sea at this site.



http://www.greenval.com/models.html



These models might be available to test paddle in their glass versions from Swift canoe Company.

#7

They really are great designs, but…
… I’m not sure they qualify as boats with “less volume”, which was something charlied requested.



Jim Kozel built a beautiful Caspian Sea



http://www.kozelguitars.com/dragonfly/index.htm



and noted that it’s a twin of the QCC 400. As was discussed in another post recently (and as I can attest) that’s a pretty good sized kayak.



Glenn

#8

Strippers
http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/

http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/

http://www.redfishkayak.com/

http://www.bearmountainboats.com/

http://www.shearwater-boats.com/



Most companies will send you the names of any owners/builders in your area.

#9

Caspian Sea
I will try and find a QCC400 or

Swift Caspian Sea to paddle. I have

ordered the plans and will build, but

would like a test paddle. Thanks for the

help.