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Date: 20 May 2005 14:41:04
From: Jon
Subject: 'Kayak' identification...
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Hello group
I'm a newcomer to paddling, and I'm looking for some information on an old
kayak/canoe I've been given. Could someone help me to identify it? I
can't find anything similar to mine on the web, and frankly I'm baffled by
the huge variety out there!
The boat is plastic and approx 4m long, coming to a point at both ends. It
has no branding/stickers/manufacturer info anywhere on it. It is covered
front and back, with a 'sit-in' cockpit and moulded seat. I would call this
a canoe, but I may be wrong ...!
What may help those 'in the know' is the shape of the cockpit. At the front
it forms a 'V' shape, instead of being rounded.
This cockpit has a solid, moulded rim, standing proud of the deck, but is
obviously NOT designed for using a spraydeck or similar (There's nothing to
hook the elastic under).
What is this?! All help very gratefully received; please ask if I can
provide any more detail....
Thanks
Jon
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Do you have any idea how dumb average actually is.......?
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Date: 25 May 2005 03:27:18
From:
Subject: Re: 'Kayak' identification...
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Sounds like a Poly Pippin to me. Is it a light yellow colour?
I can't find a picture of one anywhere on the web I'm afraid so I can't
show you what I think it is. I am pretty sure they don't make them
anymore though.
I look forward to seeing a picture of it.
Moo
Jon wrote:
> Hello group
>
> I'm a newcomer to paddling, and I'm looking for some information on an old
> kayak/canoe I've been given. Could someone help me to identify it? I
> can't find anything similar to mine on the web, and frankly I'm baffled by
> the huge variety out there!
>
> The boat is plastic and approx 4m long, coming to a point at both ends. It
> has no branding/stickers/manufacturer info anywhere on it. It is covered
> front and back, with a 'sit-in' cockpit and moulded seat. I would call this
> a canoe, but I may be wrong ...!
> What may help those 'in the know' is the shape of the cockpit. At the front
> it forms a 'V' shape, instead of being rounded.
> This cockpit has a solid, moulded rim, standing proud of the deck, but is
> obviously NOT designed for using a spraydeck or similar (There's nothing to
> hook the elastic under).
>
> What is this?! All help very gratefully received; please ask if I can
> provide any more detail....
> Thanks
> Jon
> --
> Do you have any idea how dumb average actually is.......?
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Date: 24 May 2005 17:32:37
From: Jon
Subject: Re: 'Kayak' identification...
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Hi Michael, Melissa,
Thanks for the replies. Sorry for the slight delay in replying - my net
access is (at present) limited!
Melissa's link is closer than anything I've found - I realise a picture is
obviously necessary. I have no camera, but I'll arrange a picture and post
back when I have it.
Once again, thanks for your help.
Jon
PS - you may be amused to hear that while getting used to my new toy
yesterday, I abruptly capsized (and sank) when attacked from behind by a
large, angry swan...!
"Jon" <willnotberead@hotmail.com > wrote in message
news:d6klt1$1n$1@reader13.wxs.nl...
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> I'm a newcomer to paddling, and I'm looking for some information on an old
> kayak/canoe I've been given. Could someone help me to identify it? I
> can't find anything similar to mine on the web, and frankly I'm baffled by
> the huge variety out there!
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Date: 20 May 2005 11:50:39
From: Melissa
Subject: Re: 'Kayak' identification...
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Hi Jon,
On Fri, 20 May 2005 14:41:04 +0200, you wrote:
> What may help those 'in the know' is the shape of the cockpit. At
> the front it forms a 'V' shape, instead of being rounded.
> This cockpit has a solid, moulded rim, standing proud of the deck,
> but is obviously NOT designed for using a spraydeck or similar
> (There's nothing to hook the elastic under).
Does it look something like this?...
http://www.clcboats.com/boats/millcreek.php/cart_id=68da9862df1cbbd1f19cf51b2ab5d8c9/
It might be very helpful if you can upload a picture of your boat to a
photo hosting site, then post the URL here so that we can see it.
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Melissa
PGP Public Keys: http://www.freewebs.com/kuviahunnihautik/
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Date: 20 May 2005 14:41:58
From: Michael Daly
Subject: Re: 'Kayak' identification...
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On 20-May-2005, "Jon" <willnotberead@hotmail.com > wrote:
> The boat is plastic and approx 4m long, coming to a point at both ends. It
> has no branding/stickers/manufacturer info anywhere on it. It is covered
> front and back, with a 'sit-in' cockpit and moulded seat. I would call this
> a canoe, but I may be wrong ...!
> What may help those 'in the know' is the shape of the cockpit. At the front
> it forms a 'V' shape, instead of being rounded.
It sounds like one of several recreational kayaks. A photo would help - could
you post one on a web site?
Mike
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