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David Wilson
03-12-2006, 5:45 PM
Havn't posted lately caus I've been buisy on my kayak project. Finished stripping and got the coaming around the cockpit done yesterday. Next comes staple pulling, plaining, and sanding. After that on to fiber glassing.
As soon as I am done will have to start on another as LOML has laid clame to the first one. Thanks for looking.http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=33790&stc=1&d=1142202731
Maurice Metzger
03-12-2006, 6:00 PM
Man oh man, she's a beaut! I can see where the frame members are from the staples, what is the frame made of?

- Maurice
Tyler Howell
03-12-2006, 6:08 PM
That's a nice one Dave, Ice will be of the Lakes soon.:cool:
Bernie Weishapl
03-12-2006, 6:35 PM
Dave that is a beauty. Should be able to use it soon. Looks great.
Dave Richards
03-12-2006, 6:45 PM
Dave, that's a beatiful kayak. Great work.

Since I'm sure you'll have it finished in time (or even if you don't) why not bring it to the Spring Messabout? It will be during the first weekend in June at Hok-Si-La park just up river from Lake City. Here's a link which I hope works: http://tinyurl.com/dngwy
John D Watson
03-12-2006, 6:52 PM
Beautiful boat David. Any idea what she wieghs before you glass her.
John Bailey
03-12-2006, 8:46 PM
David,

You got one jealous guy here in East Jordan, MI. I hope to start mine the beginning of April. Keep us posted.

John
Mike Cutler
03-12-2006, 9:23 PM
Very cool David.; they're going to be some kinda' purty. That's for sure.

Nice work.
Jim Becker
03-12-2006, 9:35 PM
Oh, my...now THAT is a project!
Tom Hamilton
03-12-2006, 10:10 PM
That is just too cool. I have this itch to build one and will someday.

What plans did you use?

Where there any surprises in the process?

Sounds like you will build another so it must not be an impossible task.

Congrats on a great project.

Best regards, Tom
Charles McKinley
03-12-2006, 10:29 PM
Hi Dave,

That is SWEET! Way above my paygrade. I'm researching stitch and glue plans.
Jason Tuinstra
03-12-2006, 10:29 PM
David, a guy from our church built one of these and they are truly works of art. It looks like yours will be no differnt. Looks outstanding!
David Wilson
03-13-2006, 5:07 AM
http://www.sawmillcreek.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=33823&stc=1&d=1142243814
Man oh man, she's a beaut! I can see where the frame members are from the staples, what is the frame made of?

- Maurice
Maurice;
Thanks for the kind words. The strongback is made from 1/2" CDX plywood frames mounted on a 12' 2x4. A straight 12' 2x4 is almost impossible to find so I built one out of plywood and pine.
David Wilson
03-13-2006, 5:10 AM
Beautiful boat David. Any idea what she wieghs before you glass her.
John;
The finished weight of the kayak is supposed to be between 35 and 45 lbs.
David Wilson
03-13-2006, 5:16 AM
That is just too cool. I have this itch to build one and will someday.

What plans did you use?

Where there any surprises in the process?

Sounds like you will build another so it must not be an impossible task.

Congrats on a great project.

Best regards, Tom
Tom;
Thanks, the plans are from Guillemot Kayaks. It is a 14' Great Auk. The biggest surprise was how fast the stripping went.
William Lewis
03-13-2006, 6:26 AM
That is so cool. How much time do you figure you have in it? And would you think for someone who never built one to try it? Thanks for showing it.

William Lewis
Tom Drake
03-13-2006, 7:59 AM
Wow! That is one nice boat!