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Topic: Make your own kayak, from a tarp and branches??  (Read 1172 times)

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AlsHobieOutback

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Thought this was interesting enough to share http://www.shelter-systems.com/kayak.html  Sounds like fun to try!
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500 bonus points if you fish from one of those for GS5.   :smt003
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500 bonus points if you fish from one of those for GS5.   :smt003

That sounds like a dare!!

LOL!

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Dare I even ask how you stumbled onto that link?   :smt002

But yeah, it would be kinda fun to build.


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dang an here i went an wasted my money on a fishing yak..lol


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cool ! I will have to try that ! looks like a good father son project for me and my 9 year old !


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500 bonus points if you fish from one of those for GS5.   :smt003

Well, now that the gauntlet has been thrown down, how about some parameters for this new endeavor? Details, details!

I can see Andy (FM1) welding up clips to hold branches and uni-strut spreaders/seats, a hitch mount, fish cleaning station and barbecue grill - all on a tarp covered 'yak..... :smt002
« Last Edit: October 28, 2010, 10:07:45 AM by jhfish »
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It needs a rod holder :smt002


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we made boat out of cardboard and plastic sheeting and 2 noodles.lol it was hilarious.
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