first you get your plans and transfer them to your marine plywood |
next you cut out all the bits and pieces |
and join up the long parts
stitch the hull together |
use the forms as instructed |
and before you know it you have the beginning of a kayak |
kitchen tricks help with the epoxy |
the inside seams are strengthened |
and then fiber or carbon is layered on the inside of the hull |
inside of hull is glassed up |
now turn over for the outside |
if you want to paint the wood this is a good time |
it helps to read the manual from time to time |
fiberglass and epoxy on the outside of the hull next |
as the cloth absorbs the epoxy the color shines through |
almost done |
the excess epoxy is scraped off |
now work on the deck can begin |
it helps to have a nice long work surface |
stitching the deck |
superglue holds the pieces together while the stitches are removed |
thickened epoxy in the inside seams |
fiberglass comes next |
then epoxy |
yes, we have a kayak |
almost ready |
lets go to the beach already |
wow, its great |
carrying holds with a no knocking effect. |
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