Hirilonde Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 I just received my first order for a Kudzu kayak, a Curlew. I have also found a kayak outfitter who is willing to display a boat for me and see if we can sell them. It seems the general public likes 15 footers with pointy ends so my display model will be a Ravenswood. This crumby economy has kept me from my normal means of employment so it is time to mix several means of making money and building kayaks and maybe other small craft will be part of it. B & B designs will certainly be promoted as the top design choice for sailboats and powerboats, though I will build any design a customer requests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike John Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 That's great. I hope you do really well with your new venture. I know you'll like building them. Mike John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted June 2, 2012 Report Share Posted June 2, 2012 Now I see why you asked what you did! I wish you luck with it. Your in a better part of country for that than I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Great..anything to stay afloat, and I must say ,you do excelent work..... I just got a couple of new house jobs from a builder for cabinets ....... good luck..and enjoy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 I had the opportunity I may never have again to take such a photo, so I did. They really are the same size even if it doesn't look like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBknox Posted June 15, 2012 Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Very nice. Look's like you changed the fore deck stringers for a smoother transition line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2012 Very nice. Look's like you changed the fore deck stringers for a smoother transition line. Thanks, and exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Some photos of the Ravenswood that I will put in the showroom of the local kayak outfitter: I really like the bow of this design, almost wish I had chosen Ravenswood for my boat. Yeah, I know, I can build another for me And of course the obligatory "FROG" photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I really like the bow of this design, .... I am slow but I am catching on to that, people like pointy bows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 That does look nice. I like the the pointed stern also. It is the only place on the curlew that I thought would look better if it was pointed instead of rounded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted July 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 Finished the Curlew for a customer. Not the colors I would choose, but they work and it isn't for me. I like the boot stripe, but next one will be the same color as the deck. I think I like the photos taken on my deck rail. They show the hull shape well. I will try to start a new category called PORT (photos on rail top) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombard Posted July 8, 2012 Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 That is some nice work right there. Looking forward to seeing more from your shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted July 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2012 Thanks. My shop? Ha ha, I would love to have a proper shop. I have to settle for a 1 car garage for my tool and equipment area and my basement for assembly and painting. I am painting the Ravenswood now. I should have pictures by the week end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Finished the Ravenswood. Now waiting for the rain to stop to deliver it to the outfitter for display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Sweet looking boat! Is that a rub rail or painted stripe on the side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirilonde Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Thanks Jeff. It is a painted cove stripe, same color as the deck. I painted the deck and rolled over onto the hull first. Then masked the deck and cove stripe and rolled the hull. The tape was 3/4" and cut on the angle fore and aft. Simply removed the masking and the stripe appears. Makes adding a stripe fast and simple. Hmm, a varnished wooden rub rail? I don't think a kayak needs one, but it might just look really nice. Something to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I assumed it was painted but you never know. People do odd things to my boats! :-) I won't be adding a rub rail to any of my kayaks but I could see it you paddled somewhere where you were bumping the gunwale into a dock, boat or something else it could be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ward Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Beautiful builds. I have a feeling that the folks in RI will go nuts over your boats. You know, on a pretty boat like the Ravenswood, a thin .25 in walnut or cherry rub rail might just add a neat bright finish touch. It is amazing how Jeff's boats catch the eye of people going by in a campground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lombard Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Well Dave, you may not have a proper shop, you are however turning out proper work. Cudos on the Ravenswood also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleralph Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Your Ravenswood looks great. I am waiting for the materials to start mine. I have a question about the frame pictures shown in your June 22 post. The chine stringers at the bow seem to just end in mid-air. They do not appear to be beveled and fastened flush to the bow piece. Why is that? Ralph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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