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I have a rack on my truck and would like to know if the group has recommendations for the best additions for carrying SOF kayaks?
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skin was nice and tight until I painted it -- help!
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here are some more pics. I got a new pad, that is a little thinner (memory foam), and that did help. I'm also just getting used to it. Find that I am able to handle things fine. thanks all!
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I finally completed my Ravenswood build. I'm not thrilled with my skin ( a little loose), but it is okay. paddles straight. I recently completed the FreeB and was surprised at how much less stable the Ravenswood is in comparison. She dumped me the first time I tried to get onboard, even using my paddle for balance. Now that I have learned to get in without going for a swim, I LOVE IT. Nice and fast, easy paddling. I think my cushion may be too thick, which puts me a little above the waterline, and makes it less stable. Reminds me of riding a bike with no h
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I sewed on the skin, fairly tight, but not super tight, as I felt that my super-tight skin caused the frame to bend on a previous attempt. When complete there were a few small wrinkles that came right out with heat. Then I applied my first coat of Rust-Oleum with about 15% thinning. The next morning the skin is all wavy! I tried applying a little heat after the paint was fully dried. the waviness disappeared for a bit, then came right back as the polyester cooled. The waves are perpendicular to the keel running pretty much the length of the boat. Any suggestions or
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I used Oak and WR Cedar in my coaming. cut to around 3/8 inch and steamed. seemed to work okay. takes a boat-load of clamps, and I still had to fill some gaps with epoxy. But the results look pretty good for the two that I have built.
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Hi folks, can someone tell me *when* I should be skinning my laminated coaming? Should attach the skin first, then work towards the front and rear? Or should I do the other first, then do the coaming. I'm using polyester. This wasn't quite clear to me from the books.
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Hey thanks for the idea. I decided to remove the skin and get new fabric. I'm using the 9 oz. polyester, which worked great on my FreeB-12. Here is what I'm going to change. First of all, I re-installed the brackets on my strong back and ensured that the frame was straight using a string suspended above on the centerline. Next, I removed the sinew on the bow plate, made sure that the gunwale and stringers are as flat as possible, then re-attached with sinew. THEN I put in a 1/4-inch dowel at the point there the gunwale joins the bow plate. I plan to
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I finished skinning my Ravenswood, and turned it over to find that the keel, bow and stern ended up twisted to one side. Almost 4-5 inches at the bow. going to get new fabric and and start over. What do I need to do in order to ensure I don't get that twisting? Do I need to re-tie my joints? Any other suggestions for ensuring the frame stays straight? I am using the double-corded stitch, and I fear that maybe I am giving too much space on one side causing a twist. I know this method creates tremendous force on the frame (causing gunwales to bend
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Jeff - http://www.kudzucraft.com/web/adding-hatches When I look at this page, the pics are missing. I'm a pretty visual learner. Is there additional content? thanks!
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Andy, that's Brilliant! thank you so much. Will try this next time. Jeff, I think one of my end-plates is where the bend is. I think having the squares on the end-plates would help avoid that situation. Thanks for the advice on leaning. I thought it was the opposite. You will note the voice saying I had a bit of a list, and the pull was to the opposite side of the list. I was sitting about 1-2 inches to the right of center. I'll need to review to see if that makes a difference.
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Thanks Jeff, I'll hold off. USPS says my plans arrive on Friday, so I'll work on forming the coaming over the weekend.
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After I finished covering, I realized that one of my frames protrudes a little beyond the keel. Yeah, I know, rookie mistake! Is there a way to fix this without completely re-covering the boat? thanks!
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I have been using 80 lb braided fishing line. only concern is that when I am using my heat gun to shrink, the fishing line can melt, so be sure and shield it when shrinking your skin!
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Just saw this. I'm so thankful for the good results for you!