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I'm currently building a West Greenland skin on frame kayak from the Sea Kayaker plans. I'm just about ready to skin mine and have had a great time building it. Last winter I built a Guillemot. Worked on it almost everyday to get the boat done in 6 months (granted, my only previous woodworking experinece was building soapbox derby cars in Cub Scouts). The skin on frame is fun to build b/c you get instant gratification. I've put very little time into its construction and am already 3/4 finished. I'll probably spend about $150 - $200 to build the entire boat. For the most part, I use whatever wood I can find--spruce for the gunwales, pine for the stems, and yellow cedar for the ribs. As far as techincal advice for construction, I highly recommend you join the baidarka mailing list. Everyone on the list is full of ideas, and you'll a lot about the historical origins and uses of these craft. Have fun and good luck!
Lew
> i am considering building a skin on frame boat. I have read Putz's
> (sp?)book, and various online articles. i would really like to know how
> much I could expect to spend to get a decent boat, and the
> advantages/disadvantages of various materials and methods (factoring in
> cost). I know that is quite alot to ask, and I am doing as much research
> as I can on my own, but any feedback will be appreciated. I have also read
> reference to an article onthis type of project in Sea Kayaker magazine.
> Does anyone know the issue? Are there any other articles I should seek
> out.
> Thanks again Quent
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