Pickman Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Hello all, I have trolled this forum for a short while. I want to share what the SOF community made me do with my winter time. Originally, I was going to build a ceder strip boat with very fancy inlays and interesting woods. I have the skills and the tools but, I knew I would only want to hang it on the wall as a piece of art. I wanted a boat that was light enough for me to portage at least 100 yards if need be. I normally paddle only 3-4 hours at a time. The Ravenswood seems to be just right as to the volume I'll need for day tripping. I'll update how Tattoo preforms when the temps improve here in Mansfield TX. . P.S. Thanks for you help with my order Jeff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JReed Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 That is a looker. Love the design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickman Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks JReed , It's the only tattoo I have. So now i have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 That paint job is incredible! I wish I had more artistic talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchmellow Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Beautiful boat! Are those wire ties for lashings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickman Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks for the compliments guys. And Mitch you are indeed correct. At first I used then to mock it up because I had a large mess of them i got for free. I found them to be incredibly strong. I compared them to my hand lashing right up to the breaking point of wax sinew and i could get them much tighter. I did a little rescearch and learned to use only US made, 75lb rated, Black for UV resistance and manufactured out of Nylon 66. I know it is an experiment. I covered the hull last so that if they do not work out, I wont have redo the deck paint job. The bout is very strong and stiff. The upside is that two ties would have to break to lose a connection. I keep you updated after further trails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapecodJohn Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Very nice, love it. What is the padding material on the floor of the kayak? I see you have it between the foot rests. What did you finish the frames with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vttramper Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 What a beauty! I wish I had the skill (and patience) to do that paint work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickman Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Wow. Thanks Again. The floor in the front is a cut up $10 camping mat from Academy covered in fake swede. It is removalable and is just to keep my feet warm from the water as i don't wear shoes while in the boat. I strap those muddy things on the deck. Note: The deck rigging is retractable because i don't use it that much and it cuts up the design, that will explain the knotted lines in the cockpit. I just used tung oil on the frame before skinning. Thanks again all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P Doug (WA) Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 That is a piece of art, for sure. I'm afraid I'd want to hang that on the wall. Great build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncleralph Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I really like your kayak. It looks great! I have a few questions: 1. I see you don't have a sewn deck seam. Are the hull and deck stapled to the gunwale? Is there tape at the hull to deck seam? What kind of tape? 2. What fabric did you use? 3. How did you do the deck graphics? Sorry for all the questions, but I think your beautiful boat will push me to get started on my Ravemswood for which I have all the needed materials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickman Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks Mr.Douglas, She wont let me hang it on the wall....yet....I have to wait until she wants something....then we compromise. Thank you also Uncler, Glad you like it. As for you questions 1. The hull is stapled to the gunnel with stainless staples witch do pull the fabric. I my case all the pulls disappered when I ironed it out and shrunk it. The black stripe covering the seem is vinyl tape over white 1" nylon webbing secured with outdoor carpet tape. It is all temporary because I did not realize it need to be black until after I painted it. The black webbing is on order and will be affixed with 3M automotive double sided tape. Like the stuff that keeps the logos on your car. 2. I used the 8oz poly that Jeff sells. Be sure to add the extra foot Before you place the order. Make his life easier. 3. First cut out a pattern that matches 1/2 of the bow or stern or one whole side. I used taped together construction paper. Second, create a design and cut it out. Next, I taped it to the center line of the topsides and traced it onto the deck with a pencil. I did not un-tape it, I flipped it over to the other side a hit repeat. Lastly, I masked off the design and painted with artist brushes. Tip: Automotive stores carry Frog tape in 1/4" and 1/2" wide rolls. You can follow curves very easily. The last photo shows the wrinkles the staple leave in the cloth. (can't find pointed ss staples) They shrank out completely. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 WOW I like it .thanks for the addition to inspire us all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Maddy Posted February 14, 2014 Report Share Posted February 14, 2014 Nice job Pickman. I like your alterations. I made a cedarstrip kayak and, as you say, I am kind of particular about scratching it up. I am nearing the end of a curlew build and I am sure I will enjoy it being light weight. The 17 foot cedar strip ended up being around 60 lb. Jeff is on to something with his designs. Congratulations on your new boat - I like the tatoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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