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Ply or foam cat inspired by 3m inflatables
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My approach will be in between all out quality and design refinements and cheapest and fastest possible. I'm the king of building on a...
Today at 3:16 AM
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Good point gonzo, I'm sure I'll want to refine the design after a while. I made a camper a few years ago and will be making a better one...
Yesterday at 8:00 PM
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Sailhand, I've plumbed the bows as you suggested which also softens the angle of the bow. I'll use my fishing box as a seat, just the...
Yesterday at 7:56 PM
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You can build two pontoons with 3 and 4 mm cheap plywood, with polyester and mat over the seams. With a couple of coats of oil base...
Yesterday at 7:24 PM
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We pay about the same as you for both ply and pvc foam. If you've got a friendly local boatbuilder that likes cash you will get it...
Yesterday at 7:24 PM
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Andrew Fish
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Hi fallguy, yes I will raise the bridge deck to keep out of the water as much as possible :-)
Wednesday at 6:22 PM
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Hi Sailhand, that's exactly the info I need, thanks so much. Your vid & boat are awesome, love the Auzzy humour! I'm going to make the...
Wednesday at 6:20 PM
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Thanks fallguy, Hmm yes I should do some calcs, existing size shows the waterline above the floor. I'll lift the floor a bit, lengthen...
Oct 2, 2026
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Hi rnlock, To answer your questions I usually go 5 - 20km (3- 12 miles) in my kayak and not more than 5km offshore. How fast do I want...
Oct 2, 2026
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Hi everyone, I'm a kayak fisherman getting tired of paddling into head winds and chop. I like the idea of an inflatable cat such as the...
Oct 1, 2026
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