toddn.robinson Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 So incredible. She is so light, she paddles with almost no effort. She tracks straight, and I'm getting only the tiniest bit of seepage. Maybe 1 cup after a 30 minute paddle. The techniques all worked. I'll do some decorative painting, but she's done and launched. Thanks for all the help and encouragement. I can't wait to start my next boat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Action Tiger Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Awesome! Peace, Robert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labrat Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 Looks good bloke! Job well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted June 23, 2017 Report Share Posted June 23, 2017 If you have pin holes. the sediment in the water will seal them up after a while. And you drag water in your on feet, your paddle will usually drip a little, I have never had a boat that stayed totally dry. A little bit of water is totally normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benhardt57 Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Very nice! I'm always curious where the launch pictures are taken. Judging by your post title, and the tugboat, I'm guessing Buffalo or Rochester? - Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddn.robinson Posted June 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2017 Hi Ben! Yep, I'm paddling on the Buffalo River, right near the Ohio Street bridge. Pretty serious wind and current, but the Vardo swims like a champ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WI.northern exposure Posted June 30, 2017 Report Share Posted June 30, 2017 I have never paddled a kayak. It looks like a great experience. Something you wear on water. The skin on frame really appears to amplify the sense vs. plastic. I have my heart set on sailing for my next build, but see a kayak in my future too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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