Building a hybrid

Discussion in 'Wooden Boat Building and Restoration' started by txriverrat, Sep 17, 2010.

  1. txriverrat
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    Well we build them and then cut holes in them.
    Marked out and ready to put a saw on her. Always a little pucker factor on that first cut.
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    Ron
     
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    Got hem cut out wheeeeee
    I cut these as big as was possible, we will see how I like that.

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    started fitting and gluing in the lips for the hatches.

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    glued in the rails for the adjustable seat

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    She is coming together pretty good now.
    Ron
     
  3. hoytedow
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    hoytedow Carbon Based Life Form

    She is looking great.

    Will the sliding rails be waxed, or are there rollers?
     
  4. txriverrat
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    Hoyt
    These will have pins so you can adjust them , not for rowing.
    Ron
     
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    Thanks.
     
  6. txriverrat
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    Been tied up for a few days, but got back to work on the hatches today ,all strips installed
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    trimmed and glassed.

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    Start putting hardware on tomorrow
    Ron
     
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    You can't own too many clamps.
     
  8. txriverrat
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    Got the hardware on the decks today. I sure do like the cords with the hooks on them ,they are easy to handle and you can change the length and configuration as needed for hauling gear.

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    I still need to install the gaskets but I think I am going fishing in her first.
    Ron
     
  9. txriverrat
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    The way I do rope handles bow and stern

    This is the way I do my handles,very fast ,easy and adjustable. Start by making a loop with 3 ft extending past it on the short side.

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    Then take the short end of the rope and make a loop beside your original loop

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    grasp the end of the last loop and start wrapping all the ropes 6 or 7 inches from the top of the last loop. Wrapping back to the closed end.

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    I like about 9 wraps but you can very this to the width of your hand.
     
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    When you have the right number of wraps bring the end of the rope threw the loop and grasping the rope on the oposite end pull tight.

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    You now have this

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    by pulling on the remaining rope you can adjust the size.

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    After getting the loop to the desired size trim off ends and and burn. I like this method because of the adjustability factor ,its easy to tie just takes a minute are so.
    If you want to leave the other end long for a drag rope just put a knot to keep it in place.
    Ron

    PS this was just an old piece of rope so disregard the knot tied in it :D
     
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  11. txriverrat
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    This is how I make my pad eyes ,I am not sure if it i the best way but it works
    I use 1 inch webbing

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    cut a piece 8 inches long,I burn the ends to stop it from raveling

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    now fold it so that you have 1 inch sticking out past the edge on top.

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    I always have welding rods around so I use them ,a nail or any small rod will work . Heat it on the stove
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    now burn a hole threw all three pieces


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    this does two things ,gives you a hole and melts the area aroound the hole togeter and serves as a washer

    Wala you have a soft pad eye ready to bolt on your yak,


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    finished project

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    are there any better ways to do this?
    Ron
     
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    Nice instructional on the barrel-knot handles, etc., txriverrat!
     
  13. PAR
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    I've always wondered why kayak user's employ these types of tie down systems. At best they're cumbersome. A couple of 1/4 turn dogs or Zeus fasteners would simplify the crap out of the hatch situation and wouldn't have the windage of the cord and exposed straps, not to mention the weight reduction too.
     
  14. txriverrat
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    Par
    Thats simple to answer , one there a saftey feature,you can wedge a paddle in between the web and with a paddle float stabilize the yak just like an out rigger for a deep water reentry , second it is very convenient to shove an extra paddle ,fishing rod, or jacket under,if you need to tie something on top of the decks it is ready to go. Lot more useful than just latches.
    Ron
    I bet with latches there would just be a weight saving of ounces, not enough to matter.
     

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    The handles on the ends of the yak are very handy but I have problems with them hanging down in the water at times.
    Today I put the handles on the criuser, instead of drilling a hole placing them right on the point I backed the holes up 4 inches . It leaves plent of hand clearance for carring.

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    But you have to push it down past the nose and it doesnt extend low enough to get in the water

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    I think it may solve that problem.
    Ron
     
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