October project - SOF Kayak
I've kind of resolved myself that I probably won't have my SOF kayak finished before the snows arrive (I don't have a garage etc to work in) , so I'll aim to have the frame work completed by the end...
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I love kayaking and am already now dreaming of going for a cruise in a craft like I see that will be *Walks off to add to the ever-growing projects list*. I'll have a nice guide to look over if I ever...
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Thanks for all the great comments guys. So, here's the latest updates. Didn't get quite as much done as I wanted this weekend as it was our Canadian Thanks Giving. Got the bow and stern done and the...
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Now she's really taking shape. Does this mean you've made your October target?
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Not yet, almost there. I just need to cut out the chines and stem plates and fit them, then my October goal will be done. If the weather holds I'll try and get the masik and the cockpit hoop done as...
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wonderful Alan, looks even better than on your phone , Im going to send this link to my friend who is a bouatbuilder, he will certanly enjoy it
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this certainly looks stunning. you know something is beautiful when looking at photos makes you want to build it yourself, despite not having any use for it raphael
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Thanks for the comments guys, Henrik you'll have to give it a test run next spring.
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As a lover of paddling, and a boat builder, I can say, you're gonna be amazed at how fast that thing is! Really nice work. Are you covering with canvas?
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I haven't decided yet what to cover it with yet. I don't want to use canvas and I'm struggling to find a source of decent polyester or ballistic nylon locally here in Edmonton. I may just end up...
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I've always wanted to try getting a bunch of deer hides, de-hair them, and make a actual SOF. Canvas works well and painted with rubberized roof paint makes for a quite durable skin.
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I finally got round to cutting out the chines from a 16' x 2" x 4" and got them lashed in place. My October project is now complete.....just in time.The two chines ripped from the original stock. Its...
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Mate its not so much a matter of patience......its no other choice. I don't have an indoor workshop and by this time next month we'll have 40 cm of snow and temps down to -20c and by December it'll be...
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Yea, I remember that snow stuff. Northern Maine for 11 years. We measured in F and inches but still way too cold, too much snow and long winters. I moved to Kentucky, much better winters here.
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