Falco 16 "Greenland" Folding Kayak
Posted: 29 Mar 2012, 16:08
Here's the Falco 16 at the lake yesterday. It's more stable than I
anticipated... stability being relative
Construction is the same as the original Falco 12. The next to be built
will be the Falco Double (503 X 66cm X 18kg)
Lake conditions were too calm for a proper trial, though it should also perform
well in wind / wave.
I may next add / test a hinged plywood bottom, vs the PVC bottom skin as this
was my original plan. In that configuration, the boat would likely need no
separate keel to assemble, making it a true folding kayak. The downside is that
the kayak would be a bit heavier than it's current 11.8kg (26lbs).
Testing, testing, testing ... someone has to do it
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Falco 16...
http://www.yostwerks.com/Falco16Paddle1A.jpg
http://www.yostwerks.com/Falco16Paddle3.jpg
http://www.yostwerks.com/Falco16RacksF.jpg - Burnham "sling" racks... Folding is an option !
Falco 12...
http://www.yostwerks.com/FalcoPaddle4.jpg
http://www.yostwerks.com/FalcoPaddle2.jpg - 4 minute assembly
Regards, Tom
anticipated... stability being relative
Construction is the same as the original Falco 12. The next to be built
will be the Falco Double (503 X 66cm X 18kg)
Lake conditions were too calm for a proper trial, though it should also perform
well in wind / wave.
I may next add / test a hinged plywood bottom, vs the PVC bottom skin as this
was my original plan. In that configuration, the boat would likely need no
separate keel to assemble, making it a true folding kayak. The downside is that
the kayak would be a bit heavier than it's current 11.8kg (26lbs).
Testing, testing, testing ... someone has to do it
Use {Back Key} to return from links...
Falco 16...
http://www.yostwerks.com/Falco16Paddle1A.jpg
http://www.yostwerks.com/Falco16Paddle3.jpg
http://www.yostwerks.com/Falco16RacksF.jpg - Burnham "sling" racks... Folding is an option !
Falco 12...
http://www.yostwerks.com/FalcoPaddle4.jpg
http://www.yostwerks.com/FalcoPaddle2.jpg - 4 minute assembly
Regards, Tom
Beautiful both kayaks .... The Falcon 16 is really a great kayak.Da built for strength, for those who Autocostruzioni buff like me! I must also express congratulations on the 12 ... compact, despite the blow up too large for me .... a kayak suitable for nautical camping ......... and then when installed in 4 minutes is even more to appreciate.! Congratulations Tom vivid .. your creations would be worth studying for its beauty and elegance ..... even among our famous Italian designer famous ... 
