Date: Sun, 05 Oct 1997 13:56:28 +0200
From: Gerald Maroske <gumaroske@email.uni-kiel.de>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: Re: Skin kayaks- newbee
CEvonK@aol.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-10-04 00:17:30 EDT, sherrit@lcs.net writes:
>
> > Hello All Skin boaters,
> >
> > I am invetigating the design and building of skin boats.
> > 1) I have very little knowledge of traditional skin boats (greenland,
> > baidarka, ???), so I would be interested in any book suggestions, plan and
> > model sources, etc .
>
"The Little Kayak Books" by John Brand
Traditional designs with remarks for replica-building. Very detailed
descriptions of sureyed kayaks in different museums.
New released by an american publisher. See review SEA KAYAKER AUGUST
1997
"Contributions to kayak studies" by Eugene Arima
Few traditional design though detailed descriptions of these.
Who is who in the scene of traditional kayaks contributes articles,
but not really an instruction manual.
"Qayak" by David Zimmerly
Detailed plans but small descriptions of their behavior.
"Skinboats of Greenland" by H.C. Petersen
Allthough a big piece of price and work I wonīt recommend
the building instructions for a beginner in kayak design.
"Building a greenland kayak" Part I + II by Chris Cunningham in
SEA KAYAKER Winter 1992 and Spring 1993
Very good step by step instructions (best I saw until now !)
for building a greenlander. Can be ordered as a copy for a
few dollars and is absolutly worth the price!
See also http://www.eskimo.com/~seakayak/paindex_cd.htm#d
do-it-yourself...
Other book reviews are listed under:
http://www.eskimo.com/~seakayak/paindex_rt.htm#r
>
> > 5) Foldability would be great for minimizing the storage space
> > requirements. And allow me to build it in my basement, and get the
> > finished product outside (several 90 degree turns away). My first boat
> > will not likely be a folder, unless I can find a great set of plans, so
> > I'll be building it in my backyard-- weather permitting.
>
If you are able to read German, thereīs help. But the order will cost
about
36 US$ + shipping and is a b&w copy of a book by Lorenz Mayr who wrote
and sells
it. Including plans.
But I recommend a few more tools for building like a standing drill,
and a circular saw if possible. Some tools for metal will also be
necessary. And, itīs not an easy task. The problem with the published
plan is that they are for experienced paddlers and old design for
whitewater which
means they are very slim and long.
So, as a conclusion, build a non-folding boat first and when the design
satisfies
you try to make it foldable. Go outside, nothing beats building under
the sky!
Enjoy building and paddling
Gerald
-- Gerald U. Maroske gumaroske@email.uni-kiel.de Geolog. Inst. Univ. Kiel, Germany 0431/ 880 4678 FAX:880 4376