Some More Construction Photos

Here is an example of the strong back. I built the one  featured in Canoecraft/Kayakcraft by Ted Moores.

It is an excellent platform for wood strip or glued lap construction.  It is pictured here without the final top panels. I elected to use nice cabinet grade 3/4" plywood and I finished it with lindseed oil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are the station forms for the MacGregor cut out and mounted on the strongback. One has to measure and draw the curves for the stations. I used particle board for the forms. The glued lap design requires a keel. ou can see the keel line cut into the stations. I had contemplated using these forms for a wood strip hull by filling in the keel cut outs but haven't brought myself to ripping into that much prime Cedar.

Below is the basis by which the planks are measured for this project.

Perhaps the most complicated process is actually lining the plans and getting them to take the proper bend

When possible, it is always helps to have multiple projects running through the shop. It can take awhile for epoxy to cure. behind the glued lap project is a kayak getting it's deck recoated with epoxy.

Bending the bow and stern stems. One has to make the jigs first! The lines for these are on the plans. When finished they get glued to the keel. These stems receive the plank ends and nails are used to help fasten the plank ends to them. I used thin strips of maple for these.

At this stage I can't afford to sell it because no one will pay that much for the time I have into the project.

However I would consider a restorable Porsche or Vette Roadster in trade.

Can Your Wood Boat Land Here?

Expedition lay ups are easily put on any wood boat and it will handle any landing you put to a commercial boat. Without question it is possible to make your hull sturdy enough to handle severe encounters, the question is do you expect to do this regularly?

Often I hear customers say "I would like to be safe, just in case." I let them know that for the most part, the added weight is worth it if you need it. The added weight has little performance penalty while it is in the water. It's getting to and from the water where weight becomes a possible issue. If you always paddle with someone else and you have two people to load and unload the kayak then heavier glass and possible addition of more glass in critical areas makes sense.

The wood and glass combination used in wood boat construction by Eskimo Tom has been found to be be exceptionally strong for its weight. These boats are built for the paddle ahead

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