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It was on Douglas island in Juneau Alaska.

He finally got a chance to take it out. Finished a bit late last yr and was too cold for him. He really liked it. He is 4 so still a bit small for it. He was learning how to paddle. Calling each stroke, weft, wight, weft, wight.

I’ve used the polyester from ski boats.com and have had no issues with it.

An update for those who were interested in how she held up after a season of use. I am happy to report I’ve had no issues at all. I think the 3/8 is going to work out just fine. Spent the summer using her almost exclusively. With as much abuse as I give my long shot. here’s a shot of the short and long shot on my last adventure of the season.

Will do! Unfortunately it’s gotten to cold to get him out there so it’ll have to be in spring! It’s polyester and an oil based paint from the local paint shop. The color was called tomato red.

Finished up a Tadpole for the neighbors kid. Was a fun build. Went quicker then the long and short shot for sure.

I can’t remember what the color was called on the card but it’s pink.

This was my solution to the backrest. I’ve added hip pads since this photo and it’s a perfect fit now.

Finished her up and took her out for a test run on the lake during my lunch hr today. She seems to turn quite easily with a small bit of edge. Visually I really like this design. I had used the 3/8 okoume plywood with red cedar. Two coats of paint and she comes in at 27 lbs. I know some were interested in how she did with the 3/8 plywood. I honestly think she is going to do fine. I couldn’t notice any potential issues when I had her out. I guess the real test is after a season or two is under the belt.

Looks nice! I like the color.

The heat process was what worried me about it. I have some leftover cedar I was considering.

Has anyone here tried keelEasy on their sof? If so how did it work out?

Started skinning today. Jeff this is a beautiful design.

Got the short shot lashed and oiled. Used red cedar and 3/8 okoume plywood.

It is pretty light though. The kayak and the coaming after I oiled them are just over 20 lbs.