Brian Nystrom wrote:
Frank Hagan wrote:

On Sat, 30 Apr 2005 13:41:58 GMT, Brian Nystrom
wrote:


Frank Hagan wrote:


You can see the molded versions of the W Boat at
http://www.wavewalk.com He feels the mini-catamaran style of paddle
boat, similar to a kayak, would lend itself well to ply construction.


His design is not even remotely similar to a kayak, nor is it a
substitute for one.


Not sure why this illicited a stident response, but I'm game ...
what's a better way to describe the boat and how it performs?


The reason for the response is that Yoav is attempting to market his W
boat as a "safer" alternative to a kayak and as offering the same level
of performance, which is absolute BS on both counts. If one is a
kayaker, the differences are quite obvious, as are the limitations to
his design. However, all that may not be germaine to this discussion,
since the intent is to solicit builders. If the design appeals to you,
by all means build one.

BTW, if you want to read something funny, check out all the
pseudo-science, incorrect assumptions and misleading comparisons in his
"speed" section. Amoung other things, he assumes that all kayaks need
rudders and compares his boat to 13' recreational kayaks, which are
known to be slow. If he compared it to a 17' sea kayak (a more typical
length) without a rudder, his boat would not fare well.