Nymph Canoe

[Rob Stevens]

You call that heavy!?
Are you bringing it to Assembly? I'd like to try it out as it is a challenge to find a small solo paddler for a "heavier" guy.

 

[Andre Cloutier]

Nice job! the carbon looks great.
Rob, perhaps put one on EACH foot....

 

[Fitz]

Paddle

Rob:

If it is still in my possession at Assembly time, I will bring it and you are more than welcomed to take it for a spin. My mother may have it by then though. I am not sure on the delivery date.

I dress out at about 195 lbs. I plan to take it for a test paddle. I will see how it goes.

Nick's specs say that the 12 footer may handle a 200lb paddler.

http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guillemot/kayak/nymph_canoe/12_foot_nymph

 

[Canoez]

At 195 it might handle a bit better than you think as it is "well ballasted".

Seriously, I think these little double paddle boats handle a bit better with a load. Very nice job, Fitz. Not a bad weight considering all the hardwood and hardware.

 

[paul s]

beautiful job fitz. i would not worry about the weight i am sure mom will be able to handle it. it really came out beautiful

 

[kurtloup]

What thickness of strips did you use?

Kurt

 

[Fitz]

Strip thickness

I used 5/32's like canoe planking. Nick Schade used 1/8th.

 

[Fitz]

Launched!!

Launched!! Brendan, the Mighty Test Pilot, put the canoe through a series of tests designed to keep Grandma safe. He willingly risked life and limb and even conducted the dreaded Tip Test, and survived at least 1/10th of a G flipping the prototype. Word is that the vessel is extremely fast and agile. All the DarkSider kayakers at the launch pad were extremely jealous.....especially given the leg room of this particular model..

Test Pilot Brendan is also sporting his newly acquired military Test Pilot hair doo...much to the dismay of his loving Mother...

Fitz.

 

[MackyM]

Beautiful canoe. It even looks agile.

 

[Kathryn Klos]

I remember when my boy didn't want his beautiful curls anymore. Now he's in his early 30s and would love to have some of that hair back!

We need pictures of Grandma too!

 

[Fitz]

Grandma Launch

Grandma got Launched today.

She highly approves. We are all looking forward to the Norumbega Chapter Father's Day Paddle in the morning.

Fitz.

 

[Kathryn Klos]

Very cool! Have a great time.