I can't see what one would gain by building a S&G first. Both construction
methods are so different that no essential skills are learned by building a
S&G first and a strip-planked kayak later. Well, if one doesn't have the
patient to finish a S&G than it would be hopeless to start a strip kayak, but
that has nothing to do with skills.
To get an idea how strip planking works and to discover little tricks a better
approach could be to built a model boat first, such as a 3 foot sailboat hull
or a scale model of the kayak.

ulli

Ulli wrote in :

I can't see what one would gain by building a S&G first. Both
construction methods are so different that no essential skills are
learned by building a S&G first and a strip-planked kayak later.


I disagree. Both require learning how to work with fiberglass cloth and
epoxy resin. Both may use a similar method for constructing the cockpit
rim, hatches, an basic rigging.

Of course, one could build a S&G hull, strip-planked deck hybrid and learn
skills required for both at the same time.

I would like to take this time to thank everyone for their input. (BTW - I
started this thread just in case you haven't followed the whole thing.) I
have made my decision and am going to do the One Ocean Cirrus (S&G) this
winter. The final decision point was the time involved. I will be starting a
few classes on-line in a little while and the time left over would not allow
the completion of a strip built, in time for next year's paddling. Luckily
my computer and shop are mere feet away from each other and I will be able
to move between classes and the project quickly (this after my normal 40+
hours at a job), this will be a big help while waiting for things to dry for
the next step. This will provide me with a new boat to paddle next summer
and if all goes well and I enjoy the process, I will do a strip built next
winter. Again thank you for all your responses. I'll let you know when I
start cutting wood and let you know how I make out.

--
KENNETH MCCLELLAND
"John Fereira" wrote in message
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Ulli wrote in :

I can't see what one would gain by building a S&G first. Both
construction methods are so different that no essential skills are
learned by building a S&G first and a strip-planked kayak later.


I disagree. Both require learning how to work with fiberglass cloth and
epoxy resin. Both may use a similar method for constructing the cockpit
rim, hatches, an basic rigging.

Of course, one could build a S&G hull, strip-planked deck hybrid and learn
skills required for both at the same time.

There's much to be learned from working with epoxy and fiberglass. A S &
G boat will be more forgiving to errors. I think one could gain quite a
bit from building a S & G first.

Just my $.02.

--
Matt Langenfeld
JEM Watercraft
http://www.jemwatercraft.com/


Ulli wrote:

I can't see what one would gain by building a S&G first. Both construction
methods are so different that no essential skills are learned by building a
S&G first and a strip-planked kayak later. Well, if one doesn't have the
patient to finish a S&G than it would be hopeless to start a strip kayak, but
that has nothing to do with skills.
To get an idea how strip planking works and to discover little tricks a better
approach could be to built a model boat first, such as a 3 foot sailboat hull
or a scale model of the kayak.

ulli