Skin on Kayak

[PatrickM]

Finally moving forward with this project, gunwales cut to length and shaped with the mortices for the ribs and deck beams done.
The final shape will be decided when the mid forms are put in place - lots to do.

Pondering the final shape from the shed roof - bliss on a nice spring day

 

[swotty]

This looks as though it could be a great thread!
What wood have you used for the gunwales?

 

[Skaukraft]

This I'm looking foreward to!

 

[British Red]

Brilliant stuff as always Patrick!

 

[Man of Tanith]

looks good so far
shall follow with interest

if i tried sitting on my shed roof it'd collapse.....the shed is shoddy i'm not that chunky

 

[paleotool]

Awesome. I have wanted to do this for many years. I can't wait to see more photos as it progresses.

 

[PatrickM]

Deck almost complete - gunwale 'X' lashings in place, more bondage on the deck beams and then the masik

 

[leon-1]

Looks like it's coming along nicely.

Was that synthetic sinew or the real thing Patrick?

 

[Toddy]

Looks very sound Tidy bit of work there

cheers,
M

 

[andibs]

Will it be ready and can I borrow it in September for a sea kayak trip in Italy pretty please

 

[Angst]

looking good.....looking good.....skillz....

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[Angst]

lol....and can i borrow it at this years wg for a spin on the lake?

Will it be ready and can I borrow it in September for a sea kayak trip in Italy pretty please

 

[swotty]

What wood have you used for the framework?

It all looks beautiful...

 

[PatrickM]

Ribs in place and pegs in, stem boards and keelson to follow after minor adjustments to ribs

 

[PatrickM]

The frame is made up with larch, oak and pine.

 

[British Red]

Thats stunning Patrick - love seeing your work

 

[John Fenna]

That is looking supurb - and I am known for my dislike of Kayaks!

 

[Toddy]

Looking totally excellent very trim and impressive

.......and I admit my bias, I do like kayaks

cheers,
M

 

[Albus Culter]

Very cool. Nice progress so far. Really looking forward to following the progress. Keep it coming

 

[Dannytsg]

Brilliant work so far. I'll be keeping a close eye on this one for sure!