I tried out one of the drop-stitched kayaks (31" wide, 13'5" long) on a trip from Bellingham to the San Juans and back this summer. I was really happy with it. It didn't slow the boat down like a bigger boat would, didn't flip over and cause trouble like the canoe that one of the other members of the group brought, and was pretty nice for paddling around and exploring. I did have trouble with it racing down the waves and running into the back of the boat when coming into Bellingham Bay under strong winds, but it is lightweight enough that I was able to tie it up tight to one of the back cleats and keep it out of trouble. It doesn't fold up as small as a SUP, but will fit inside of the M15 v-berth, leaving enough room for a person to sleep, and I think it's quite a bit better for adventuring in. Sam M15 #272 [image: image.png] On Sun, Oct 15, 2023 at 11:46 AM John Schinnerer via montgomery_boats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> wrote:
I'm also planning to build a slightly modified Origami. Have the wood, need to get the fabric, and just haven't made the time yet.
Plans here from the designer's site: https://woodenwidget.com/origami.htm There's a bunch of pics of different people's builds there also.
Or you can get plans via Duckworks (6 ft and 8 ft respectively): https://duckworks.com/origami-6-plans/ https://duckworks.com/origami-8-plans/
His "Fliptail" design is more aesthetically appealing, but is over twice as thick when folded (10" vs. 4" according to specs).
I asked him a few questions about pros and cons of the two designs; he wrote me that both row and sail OK, and, the Origami rows better, and the Fliptail sails better.
cheers, John
On 10/15/23 07:49, Jim Sadler wrote:
Thanks Skipper I am very interest in the Origami . All I need is to get to shore after anchoring. And not use any storage space. Will you be selling the Origami? Or the plans? Capt Jim SV Pelican
-----Original Message----- From: casioqv@usermail.com <casioqv@usermail.com> Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2023 5:31 AM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats < montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Subject: M_Boats: Re: Inflatable dingy for M15
An inflatable SUP (stand up paddleboard) works great for me. I am also in the process of building a WoodenWidget Origami, which is a 6 foot folding dinghy that sets up in 1 minute, and can store flat on the V berth.
Sincerely, Tyler
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim <jimsadler@jascopacific.com> To: For <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Date: Saturday, 14 October 2023 7:16 PM PDT Subject: M_Boats: Inflatable dingy for M15
What are you skippiers using to get to shore when anchoring? Looking for inflatable Thanks Capt Jim SV Pelican
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