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Lamplighter · 05-24-2013, 11:12 AM

We bought our (17 ft) Folbot in 1975 for about $600,
and it's still in use each year... on lakes and "calm" rivers.

The current models have improvements on weight and
ease of assembly, but ours fits in the 2 bags shown in this pic.

glatt · 05-24-2013, 11:43 AM

That's cool! How do you like it?

Lamplighter · 05-24-2013, 12:15 PM

Obviously, we do like it...

The link you posted for the video of assembly of the Greenland model shows the main problem
... it is somewhat complicated and time-consuming.
Ours is sort of heavy and awkward, and it's easier for 2 people to share the carrying of the two bags.

Cross winds are the biggest issue in actual use.
The newer models have rudders (optional ?), but not ours.
Otherwise, we feel the wide bottom makes it a very safe craft.

But we still never allow a kid to take it out without an adult,
It has never been overturned in the water, even during the few battles of "water-warfare".

xoxoxoBruce · 07-12-2013, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Lamplighter

Cross winds are the biggest issue in actual use.
The newer models have rudders (optional ?), but not ours.
Otherwise, we feel the wide bottom makes it a very safe craft.

could you add a side-board for open water?

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Lamplighter · 07-13-2013, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

could you add a side-board for open water?

xoB, actually I think there is such an accessory for the newer models.

But OTOH, Folbots were used in the Artic and by the German military,
and elsewhere around the world in earlier days, so they do go most anywhere, even built as mine.

05-24-2013, 11:12 AM	#1
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	We bought our (17 ft) Folbot in 1975 for about $600, and it's still in use each year... on lakes and "calm" rivers. The current models have improvements on weight and ease of assembly, but ours fits in the 2 bags shown in this pic. Attached Images

05-24-2013, 11:43 AM	#2
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	That's cool! How do you like it?

05-24-2013, 12:15 PM	#3
Lamplighter Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bottom lands of the Missoula floods Posts: 6,402	Obviously, we do like it... The link you posted for the video of assembly of the Greenland model shows the main problem ... it is somewhat complicated and time-consuming. Ours is sort of heavy and awkward, and it's easier for 2 people to share the carrying of the two bags. Cross winds are the biggest issue in actual use. The newer models have rudders (optional ?), but not ours. Otherwise, we feel the wide bottom makes it a very safe craft. But we still never allow a kid to take it out without an adult, It has never been overturned in the water, even during the few battles of "water-warfare".

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