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Hi Michael,
After waiting eight days, due to high winds, I finally launched my North
Star. So far it has lived up to all expectation -including many favorable
comments. I plan to give it a real workout on a 6 day primitive camping/paddling
trip next week. Thank you and your staff for their invaluable assistance
and cooperation.
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Hey Michael-
Thanks for all of your useful and intelligent answers. At first I really
wondered if I should spend as much as I did buying your kit, or if I should
just buy the necessary tools and do it all on my own - but I could never
have created strips of such uniform quality, and your immediate feedback
and encouragement more than made the price worthwhile. It's been a real
learning experience - I hope to get to your rendevous this fall.
Wes
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Hi Michael,
Well, I really did finally finish my Kayak. It is to be launched tomorrow
in a friends pool here in El Paso. Our nearest "Big Water" is 100 miles away in New Mexico and it is drying up on account of the
draught. I put a second floor on the trailer to accommodate the Kayak.
The additional bracing can be removed if I am not transporting the Kayak.
I really enjoyed building both boats and I am sure they will bring many
years of fun. After I have played with the Kayak a few times I will
give it to my son in California who is an avid surfer. The Canoe will
reside in San Diego with my daughter so I can play with it when we visit.
With the little 3 1/2 horsepower outboard she really scoots along. Thank
you for providibng such keen boats and kits. They are a pleasure to
build and use.
Marty Engler
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Hi Joe and Michael -
I just returned from the maiden voyage of my Return. Six days in Unakwik
Inlet paddling among the icebergs from Meares Glacier, in Prince William
Sound, Alaska. After two years (348 hours) and absolutely no woodworking
or boatbuilding experience, I finished the kayak at last. Imagine my
surprise and pleasure when it not only floated, but floated right side
up and performed beautifully in both glassy calm and stormy windy Alaskan
conditions!!! I have enclosed a couple of pictures
- they may help explain why I have christened this kayak "Ice Dancer" to commemorate its first trip.
Joe, this boat was 90% constructed at my home about 3 miles from Redfish
Lake in Idaho, but I moved back to Alaska 18 months ago and had to finish
building it here in Cordova. However, I came north with a bottle of
pure Redfish Lake water, and that is what was poured over the bow when
it first hit the water. Somehow seemed appropriate.
Thanks for a beautiful boat!! I love it!
Best regards -
Becky Nourse
Cordova, Alaska
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Peter Curry's Outer Island.
Quote to Jay Babina:
Dear Jay,
I have just finished an Outer Island with your plans
and the materials supplied by Michael Vermouth at Newfound. I had a
wonderful time building it - starting from a base of no woodworking
skills or experience whatsoever- and just had the maiden voyage on Sunday.
Paddles great, looks great, and I'm looking forward to a lot of use
and enjoyment. See attached as it heads for the water for the first
time.
Regards,
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Hi Michael,
I was poking around on your web site the other day and found a picture
in launchings of my boats. I just wanted to say thanks for the great
support from you all at Newfound Woodworks over the years. The Rendezvous
each year has been great fun and a real learning experience. I'm planning
a canoe project in the near future and will call for plans soon!
Happy Holidays
Kent LeBoutillier
BTW I love the calendar idea! Just hope you still have
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| Michael, Thought you might enjoy seeing the finished product.
The pictures are from Prince William Sound in Alaska on the boat's maiden
voyage. It paddled real well although I am thinking of adding a skeg
for following seas. Thanks again for all of your advice/support. I think
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Michael:
Yes I finally finished the kayak. I finished in August
just before vacation. I would have finished in the spring but between
work, a kidney stone and a bad back I was much delayed.
This boat is so comfortable, stable, responsive and
FAST I can't believe it.
Thanks for all you help, accessories and expertise.
Chuck Floyd
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