Thanks Missinginaction for the information. Interesting, your restoration thread is right below this one..I'll give it a good read!
Arauco ply Bumping this thread from 07...thanks Par for the information on the Arauco plywood. I looked at some recently and it appears to be...
AK wrote: I am going to go with the 4mm marine ply. I did some further checking. The Baltic Birch supplier informed that while the inner cores...
AK - you're one of the best at the finer details! Several points to clear up. First, you're right about the number of station molds, as I failed...
AK - Thanks for your detailed input as well as your input on initial thread when I was planning the build-mode for this project. As you note,...
I’m building a 15’ light sailing canoe/kayak with ‘some features’ similar to the Dierking Ulua. The build method will be 6 plywood planks fastened...
AK - I suspected you were an engineer and it shows in your well reasoned response - just excellent! Thanks so much for the math based analysis...
Well AK, that poses some some interesting issues. One would seem to be a force choice into either strip-plank with wood, or stitch and glue...
Ak - as you note, plywood is more difficult to 'twist' to fit, so I guess that's why it is more applicable to hard chine hulls. I was actually...
Rick - that's very creative work on your kayak with all the home-built parts! AK wrote: The akas do come in handy for this purpose. The favorite...
Rick - that video was great and I certainly know of no way someone's going to catch you on a calm day like that!:) Is that a home-made propeller...
I have to admit I have only used paddles in the past and never used a Hobie peddle type. I didn't realize as noted by Rick that this could produce...
Yes AK, it was the Rock but I am left for the bigger rocks called the Rockies, when the fish ran out!:) :) The amas I rode on in the Philippines...
Thanks for the feedback! I should have been more specific with respect to needs and limitations. First, I'll not pretend than most of my boating...
I've looked into various design plans for a 14' to 18' small sailboat that will take a 10 hp outboard - to use for coastal cruising and island...
Ahoy Mates, I'm most thankful for your input! Rasorinc - I agree re starting with a proven design, especially if I can obtain one for decent...
This is a fascinating thread! Bamboo was used extensively in boats and ships particularly in countries in southeast Asia, India, Indonesia and...
rasorinc The stand-up kayak you referenced is at this link: www.hammacher.com/publish/11098.asp[/url] - 38k - It's $2000. I think I'll opt for...
That's a design I haven't seen before and certainly worth a look if I can track it down. I think I would prefer 'low weight' tech seat that...
I am looking to build a small kayak or canoe for fishing lakes and close to shore ocean fishing. I like the idea of a sit-on style that has...
