Kudzu Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 9 months ago I took a big risk for my small business and bought three rolls of 11.5 oz polyester fabric. It was a big investment and risk for a new unproven fabric. Investing a few thousand and most of your cash is sort of scarey! Today, I just ordered 3 more rolls. This fabric, despite the price, has become very popular. It has proven to be a very durable fabric and take paint very well. I am sold on this and it is my first choice for most boats. So, thank you to all those that have bought it! I have been watching the sales of this fabric closely and it has been very well accepted. I will be keeping this one in the store for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapecodJohn Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 I'm glad you are keeping the 11 oz fabric. I thought it was great to work with and super strong. I will use it for any future projects. When will the plans be ready for your newest Kayak I think that one is a beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 When will the plans be ready for your newest Kayak I think that one is a beauty. I am hoping to build one in the next few weeks. But, I am having trouble finding time to ever get the plans drawn.My goal is to take it with me to Chincoteque when I teach the class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Rocking_Chairs Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Any idea when this will be available? The store says only 4' is available, I need to order some for my Stonefly soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Store is mistaken. I have enough for 2-3 boats left on the roll. Can't say how much because there is not way to measure it easily. I will bump up the quanity some. But I should have new supply in 3 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY_Rocking_Chairs Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Thanks Jeff, once the frame is together and I feel more confident in how much I need, I will be ordering it (hopefully next week). Last night I scarfed all the pieces together so tonight is sanding, routing and oiling of the frames and stringers. One suggestion for the web-site/store: Add a table or Bill of Materials list for each boat design being offered. It would help give people a better idea of what they will need, total cost, amount of fabric to buy, etc. Maybe even put together a "kit" in the store that allows the buyer to pick a boat design, add options like the needles, sinew, thread, foot/back-rests, plans, correct amount of fabric, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Good ideas. I have been wanting to work on the BOM for a while but being one man shop I am sure you imagine it's sometimes hard to find the time. But that is on my list to do, maybe over the winter when it slows down. I have toyed with the idea of adding "complete" kits to the store too but there are so many varaibles it's hard to do and a lot of work to keep it up. But I do see patterns of items that are ordered together and I have been thinking about bundeling some more items together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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