PNWSOF Posted August 18, 2018 Report Share Posted August 18, 2018 I got a chance to get my Ravenswood in the water today, and chase my daughter around in her Kidyak for a bit. Water stayed out, and everyone had a great time. I'm looking forward to spending lots more time in the boat. It paddled beautifully, and the acceleration was amazing! I made the mistake of letting my wife try it on as well, and I'm guessing there will be a second Ravenswood in the pipeline before long... Stringers are WRC, with frames in Hydrotek marine plywood, and the masik and coaming in ash. Skin was the 6oz premium fabric with 3 coats of Ace's Rust Stop paint. It weighed in at 28.1 lbs ready to launch, and I could shave a bit more weight on the floors and pedals next time. The boat was made on the cheap: All of the cedar except the gunwales was found for free in a local cedar dealer's curbside scrap box (full length with no scarfs needed), and I had enough Hydrotek left over from previous projects for the frames and floors. (I got two Kidyaks, a Tadpole, and the Ravenswood out of one sheet, so it's hard to complain about the cost there in any case!) My thanks to all of you who answered my questions during the build. Brad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
even-keeled Posted August 19, 2018 Report Share Posted August 19, 2018 Looks like a finely crafted kayak. I'd like to see the long-term differences between lashed and screwed-together fuselages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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