nub

I am nearly finished with my VARDO. I cut all my hull stringers as long as the boat (17') and then did the final trimming to fit the location. The gunwales will be the longest ones, and the keel will be the shortest one. It becomes more evident as the plywood frames are placed on your strongback to vizualize. Deck beams are much shorer. I posted a picture of my completed frame a few weeks ago, entitled "VARDO FROG." Hope that helps!

Ready to skin, frame weighs 20#.

We must never forget that kudzu held the banks together during The Depression.........

Could someone who has built a Vardo please tell me what the rear of the coaming rests on. I have the coaming front set on the two lateral deck beam ends, but I am not sure the best way to support the rear of the coaming.

I may have missed something in my Assembly Manual. Building my VARDO, there are 4 brackets mounted to the stromgback, with those 4 frames over the keel. How do I lash those 4 frames to the keel, as the brackets are in the way? It seems I will have to do that after completing all the other lashings, and removing the entire frame from the strongback. On another note, I find it easier on the lashings to slightly break the sharp edges on all the stringers before lashing. A small block plane or a radius plane works well, and even 100 grit sandpaper will work.

As Jeff suggested, I drilled them out and ran a string to set up my brackets------worked nicely.

My VARDO brackets have a small circle with vertical and horizontal lines thru them, below the keel slots. Could someone please let me know what these are used for? Thanks!

Thanks, Guys, I have decided on the VARDO, received my kit today.

Thanks, Jeff, that gives me a good head start on wood for my boat.

Hi Jeff, in preparation for my VARDO order to arrive, I would like to start hunting for clear WRC for gunwhales, keelson and stringers. Could you please let me know some of the specific sizes, so I can be getting ready. I have built one SOF kayak in a class setting, and am excited about building a VARDO in my basement. Thanks, nub (Fred)

Is there a Vardo or Ravenswood owner anywhere near western North Carolina who would let me take a look at their kayak. I am trying to figure out which one would work best for me. Thamks, Nub

I am a new Forum member, considering building a Vardo or a Ravenswood. I am 6', 180#, size 12 shoe. I sit slightly bowlegged with heels together and toes out in my footrests. Could anyone please share their experiences with footroom in these kayaks. Thanks!

Thanks, Jeff, I hope to make a trip your way in the future, and will work out something with you that is convenient for you. Happy Thanksgiving, "Nub"

Hi Jeff, I live in western NC, and am asking if I could come look at your kayaks. I am considering building another one. I have your book, and was wondering where you are located. Thanks! Fred "Nub"