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Bill Edmundson
PostPosted: Sat Nov 06, 2010 7:31 am 
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You could use Dynel fabric on the bottom. It is way tougher than glass.

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steve crawford
PostPosted: Sat Nov 13, 2010 7:20 am 
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More progress..
The outside and inside is glassed here is the seat I will use..
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The spray skirt I had to make a ring template, using sticks to stretch it out the best I could. The cockpit opening is 17''X54''.
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The deck is going to be another challenge

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steve crawford
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Here is a cardboard mock-up of the deck.
I have seen on another forum where they glue up the strips on a flat surface to form a panel , and then glass one side and apply it to the boat like a stitch and glue panel.

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steve crawford
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The deck strips are glued up on a flat surface and then run through the 36'' drum sander.
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Then this is how it looks on the hull before triming.
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steve crawford
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Trimmed the deck this morning. Laid the template for the spray skirt outer ring.

I need to decide how far to come in for the opening, how thick and what to build the opening up with and weather 3/16 ply. will work for the top ring.

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DaveLott
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Steve - Looking good. Makes me want to redo my kayak

I am going to have to drop in on you next time I am in KC

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steve crawford
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Here are the panels for the deck. I will glass the inside and then epoxy them to the hull..
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richardball
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Its looking super mate :D :D

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steve crawford
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I got side-tracked and built another kayak..
http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/foru ... 1&t=154554

But now back on this one and the deck is done and has got a coat of epoxy..
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richardball
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That is one smart looking kayack Steve.
when is it going to be launched?

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