''FAP-16 by Thomas Yost: Trial Run 06APR2002''
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FAP-16 Folder

Tom writes:
FAP-16 is quite stable and tracks well. Following and cross winds have little effect and it turns quickly. I'm very pleased with it's overall performance, especially considering it's a folder. That was my goal all along. I wanted light weight, quick build, and above all good performance. It performs much like my Dyson 5.28 although I think FAP-16 is a bit more stable with the Dyson getting the nod in speed. This is a good performing kayak that just happens to fold.

LOA - 15ft 8in.
Beam - 23in.
Weight - 35lbs
Construction Time - 100hrs.
Assembly time - 20 min.


Contributors to this page: Thomas Yost (TDY), Patrick Poirier (PPR), Gerald Maroske (GUM) and Hendrik Maroske (HHM)