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@Abyssdncr, of course I'm overthinking it - that's what I do! LOL. I just do not want to make some critical error that's going to compromise the entire skin, so I'm trying to make sure my bases are covered. Thanks all for the suggestions. I am excited to start a new build thread soon for this boat - I approached it a bit differently this time. Look for that coming up.
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Does anyone have any pictures, videos or detailed information on how to sew up to and away from hatch openings? I am building my second boat - a Vardo - and will be doing the double-corded stitch on it with two hatches. One in the front and one in the back, both centered. I looked around for a while, and I have found some vague information on placement, and building the structure for them...But nothing on finishing the holes up and mounting the rings.
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Do the precut frames have routed edges?
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My Upstate NY Short Shot (Finally)
DreadBiscuit replied to DreadBiscuit's topic in Kudzu Craft Forum
Hey Andy, Thanks- I am very torn between whether or not I'd like to build a vardo next. It was a rewarding process but SOO time consuming! my foot pegs were not in the right placement there. My knees are much lower in typical daily paddling. I do suffer from lack of knee height though as I have long legs. Hence the vardo thought.- 20 replies
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Alright, if the creator advises against it then I will leave it be! Thanks for the quick response Jeff!
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Hi All, I have been looking around and could not find a solid answer.... How hard would it be to add the laminated beam to an existing short shot? I have many tools, but if anyone has tried and would totally advise against it, then I won't try it; but it looks simple enough to cut the frames accordingly, add the new beam and re-lash it into place without too much hassle. More knee room would be awesome!
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My Upstate NY Short Shot (Finally)
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Random picture time...Here was the first float/no leak test. Finished deck rigging. I followed a method I found on youtube that doesn't require any rigging to be mounted. I drilled holes into the gunwales. Each section (front and back) is one continuous length of bungee.- 20 replies
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Sorry, i have not been on here in a while. @jshaley, yes it is. It wasn't the best strongback, but it wasn't bad either. It was definitely an easy and cheap way to get the boat straight. @NY_Rocking_Chairs @NY Dave Looks like you're both close. I'm in Honeoye Falls now but I work in Henrietta. I have another friend with a kudzu kayak in Chili/Gates. Once the weather turns, we should all get together for a paddle!- 20 replies
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Sidenote, I finally weighed the boat. 34.6 lbs empty. Holy moly that's light!- 20 replies
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FInally posting this has also motivated me to finish painting scales on the bottom and now I am working on the top and some deck rigging. I will post pictures of those endeavors as soon as I am finished, hopefully tomorrow.- 20 replies
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OH yeah, I almost forgot the notorious FROG photos! Here they are, and also one or two of the footpegs mounted.- 20 replies
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Here are some pictures of the skinning. I used the...dang I forgot the name of the method. I ran two lengths of paracord under the fabric and then sewed under them to pull the skin tight. I really liked this method. As you can see, I stabbed myself once at the very beginning, hence the blood stain, but that was the only time. You can see the temporary supports on the inside of the coaming to hold it up, but I changed those later to something a bit smaller.- 20 replies
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I am in Rochester, but I have paddled in the ADK a lot. I plan to be going there again soon, I just have to get some racks for my new car so I can take the yak up there again.- 20 replies
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First lashing done! OOps, it's on the wrong side...this ended up happening a few times throughout the boat, but so far no one has noticed but me! Pictures follow of the first frame lashed up, and then the bow lashed up (which was a long time in the future after the first frame...really time traveling now!) We are in early June 2016 at this point.- 20 replies
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