Subject: Re: [baidarka] Baidarka on a Diet PS
From: incoming.verizon.net (j.notsewc@VERIZON.NET)
Date: Tue Jun 08 2004 - 00:02:51 EDT
Mark,
I built a 20 ft double, using redwood for the main frame and bending oak for
the ribs, I also used 10 oz canvas. It is about 80lbs. I do not know what
yours will be, but it is suppose to be around maybe 40 or less. Well thats
my story and I am stickin to it.
----- Original Message -----
From: <Schena@aol.com>
To: <baidarka@paddlewise.net>
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2004 1:05 PM
Subject: Re: [baidarka] Baidarka on a Diet PS
> Mark,
>
> I'm not sure what my SOF weighs, but it's way way lighter than my
stripper. I
> made mine from lumber store pine. DF tends to be heavy, but it will last.
>
> My strip built great auk is around 65lbs. You shouldn't be anywhere close
to
> that--even using DF.
>
> you can change the cross pieces to pine, I'd keep the gunwales, there're a
> lot of work to make. Switch everything else to pine, unless the plans call
for
> hard wood. This might save your back. My 2 cents.
>
> Joe Schena
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