East Greenland kayak replica
Greenland National Museum, Nuuk.  Ca. mid 20th century

18'1" LOA  18 1/2" Beam 6 3/4" depth to sheer

I've been wanting to build this kayak for months.  This week I finally had the time.  The frame features a variety of wood types, the longitudinal pieces are white fir but get their silver color from soaking in saltwater for many years.  I milled this wood from a log I found on the beach!  The salt has essentially cured the wood.  Fir and Spruce make the end pieces,  the coaming is White Oak as are the ribs, the Masik is Ash.  This kayak is pegged and fastened together with bronze ring nails.  The joints are blind mortised.    Notice the end joints, this the original layout, they were tricky to make.  The deck toggle systems of East Greenland kayaks are endlessly facinating as well.   The last picture is the maiden voyage, I made it out but the waves were big and I kept tipping over.  I don't think I'm ready for seal hunting!


























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