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I have had a replica of this qajaq (the 1935 Sisimuit) for 16 years, built by Monkcraft in Oregon, and can testify that it is a an absolute joy to paddle. Similar to yours in that it has a moderate keyhole cockpit rather than the traditional smaller "ocean"cockpit.

I've taken it to several skills weeks (Michigan TC and Delmarva) and everyone who's tried it out has been similarly impressed with the effortless speed, tracking, comfort and ease of rolling. Truly a wonderful qajaq design -- mine is due for a re-skin this year. It has served me well in a range of waters and conditions and I am itching to get it seaworthy again. Whoever buys this is in for a treat!

A truly unique kayak that is literally in the museum! If you are interested in Greenland history and want to experience the way the seal hunter paddled their kayak (qajaq) hundreds and thousands years ago. This is your chance!

Replica of a 1935 West Greenland Kayak.

IV-A-483 Canadian Museum of Civilization

Sisimiut, SWG

Length 17' 1/4"

Width 19-5/8"

Weight in the mid 30s lbs

Red Cedar, Spruce and Ash construction with a ballistic nylon skin coated with two part polyurethane. It is built from a 2004 drawing by Harvey Golden.

Tolerances were kept to 1/16" through the build. The only modifications to the structure are a flip-up foot brace and the cockpit lengthened slightly to fit a standard ocean size spray skirt. It is a snug fit for me at 6 ft and 150 lbs. The bow and stern have small pulleys and light cords to aid in the installation of float bags. This kayak is reasonably stable for it's width due to it's unique double chine hull, rolls great and cruises very easily at 3-3.5 mph due the low wetted surface area. Tracking is strong due to the integrated skeg. The finish is still in good condition.

More info can be found here

http://capefalconkayak.com/1935sisimuit.html