# "newbee"

**URL:** <https://forum.clcboats.com/t/newbee/34892>\
**Category:** Builder's Forum\
**Created:** [January 21, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/newbee/34892 "2009-01-21T20:37:30Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Richard\_Johns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/df788c/32.png) [@Richard\_Johns](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Richard_Johns)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/newbee/34892/1 "2009-01-21T20:37:30Z")

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I am interesterd in making a new kayak so I can play in the water with my grandkids-I'm thinking about the Mill Creek 16.5. I'm looking for anyone in my neigorhood who has built this one or any other kayak to be a mentor.

Thanks, hope to hear from someone

Dick

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**Author:** ![Jon\_Pudlitzke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/76d3ee/32.png) [@Jon\_Pudlitzke](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Jon_Pudlitzke)\
**Post date:** [January 21, 2009, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/newbee/34892/2 "2009-01-21T21:48:50Z")

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wel&nbsp; i dont know were the neighborhood is. My sons and I buit our MC 16.5 together and had a grand time. we spent every weekend out in it last summer.

check out or blog on the build and outings...

[http://cid-3d8b1d0065f1f759.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.res/3D8B1D0065F1F759!484/?sa=581236688](http://cid-3d8b1d0065f1f759.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/.res/3D8B1D0065F1F759!484/?sa=581236688)

its a fun boat to build.. easy to get in and out, kid freindly. its not a speedster but it sure is fun. we are planning on starting a Wood Duck 12 soon....&nbsp;&nbsp;

feel free to ask for advise...its the only free thing in wooden boat building you will get.

Jon

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**Author:** ![Chris\_Jacobson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e95f7d/32.png) [@Chris\_Jacobson](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Chris_Jacobson)\
**Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 8:11am UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/newbee/34892/3 "2009-01-22T08:11:56Z")

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If you’re referring to the cyberhood then you’ve come to the right place.&nbsp; You’ll find lots of desktop mentors here with a wealth of experience and ideas to share. I launched a Mill Creek 16.5 last year.&nbsp; You can see the process by [clicking here](http://www.flickr.com/photos/algonquinpaddler/sets/72157594510381189/show/). It was a fun and straightforward project.&nbsp; It’s a great stable kayak to mess about in and very functional for fishing, camping or bird watching.&nbsp; That being said, it’s not a sloth by any means.&nbsp; With a little effort, my wife and I can leave our kids in our wake as they paddle their CH16’s.&nbsp; If you’d like to discuss further feel free to drop me a line anytime at [sjacobson2@cogeco.ca](mailto:sjacobson2@cogeco.ca)Chris

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**Author:** ![Richard\_Johns](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/df788c/32.png) [@Richard\_Johns](https://forum.clcboats.com/u/Richard_Johns)\
**Post date:** [January 22, 2009, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.clcboats.com/t/newbee/34892/4 "2009-01-22T20:26:39Z")

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I posted a message looking for a mentor with hopes someone close to my neighborhood-I neglected to state my neighborhood-I live in Council Bluffs Iowa. I received a few mssages I hope to contact soon thanks for responding

Dick