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Old 02-07-2013 | 02:35 PM
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Okay....who wants to start the ball rolling on this one?

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Old 02-07-2013 | 02:40 PM
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wouldnt you need to of 'em for a cat? or reminiscent of the ill fated Aranow split V/Cat thingy?
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Old 02-07-2013 | 02:43 PM
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GlassDave can do it with a few yards of 1708.... Well the hull at least. Im sure Kidapache has the turbines sitting around somewhere waiting for him to post in the swapshop .
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And... he posts a reply as Im typing his name in my post.... The man is good I tell ya....
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Old 02-07-2013 | 03:02 PM
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Do they make stepped hull Kayaks ? And don't say yes , it's called a Warlock .
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Old 02-07-2013 | 03:33 PM
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If you have a good proven design and just need it copied, give MTI a call, heard they're very good when it comes to jobs like that.....
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Old 02-07-2013 | 03:52 PM
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Schwartzcraft KatYak 5000???
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Old 02-07-2013 | 04:12 PM
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Well first you get some high-density spray foam....
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Old 02-07-2013 | 04:17 PM
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Get some flex seal 1 can turns a truck into a boat!!!!
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Old 02-07-2013 | 04:22 PM
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with or without cup holders ?
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