Chick Ludwig Posted August 25, 2019 Report Share Posted August 25, 2019 I've been running this build series on the Duckworks Facebook page if any of y'all are interested. The plans come from Duckworks. This little kayak will be towed behind Old Codger and used to explore little streams and coves that Codger is afraid to go into. CHICK'S HAPPY HOUR KAYAK BUILD - Post #11 Hatch landing? dam? hatch coaming? Whatchamacallit! built. Cockpit coaming finished. Final coat on all deck and interior surfaces (except hatch coaming). Tomorrow I'll build the hatch and flip the kayak to apply the final resin coat on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted August 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2019 CHICK'S HAPPY HOUR KAYAK BUILD - Post #12 Everything has had it's final resin coat except the hatch that I just built. Now it's time to sand everything. Joy,joy! I'll be back once some varnish and paint are done. Here's a picture of the hatch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Potts Posted September 5, 2019 Report Share Posted September 5, 2019 Looking good, Chick, but with the hatch behind you what are the chances you'll be able to reach the vienna sausages without having to dig around for an hour? You're going to have to wear a mirror on your hat to see what you're doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted September 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 Yep. Those and the Real Southern Sweet Tea. I may haveta pull up to the bank and get out to reach them. The kayak will only be for exploring the little creeks and coves that Old Codger is afraid to go into. Codger will tow the Kayak for me to use in those places. I'm trying to think of a cut name for it that will compliment Old Codger. Maybe "L'il Squirt"? I finished painting last night. Gotta turn it over and take pictures. Should be posted here later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted September 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 CHICK'S HAPPY HOUR KAYAK BUILD - Post #13 It's DONE ... (maybe) May still paint the interior bottom where I get in, and where my feet rest. Varnish won't hold up there. And then there's always little doo-dads to add. Like drink holder. Clips to store my turtlin' net, etc. Oh, yes, gotta put the name on it. I'm leaning towards "Li'l Squirt". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 Finally got to try my Happy Hour Kayak. We went to Lake Adger, 45 minutes down the road from Hendersonville, NC where we live. I'm VERY pleased with it's performance. Easy to paddle with a surprising turn of speed. It tracks well when paddling, but is sensitive to wind when drifting. With a sweep stroke, it turns in it's own length. Great stability. I even caught a little river cooter (turtle) with my net. There's plenty of room for my cooler in the aft compartment. Ready to go. Miss Debbie paddled the plastic kayak and took the pictures. I'll move the seat forward a bit next time. That will totally clear the transom and bring the bow down. Shallow here! Notice the heron standing behind me. Old guy looks happy. Bye, y'all. Back home and safely tucked away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oyster Posted September 22, 2019 Report Share Posted September 22, 2019 What an awesome job. You are lucky to be able to spend a lot of time on fun projects . You must have a lot of time built up from the long list of finished honey do projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted September 23, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 mainly ignore Honey-doo. Actually, boat projects come in spurts. I won't do another for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricknriver Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 Sweet little craft Chick. Glad she moves well. Looks a very stable design. Safe fun! Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted September 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2019 Thanks rick. i was very pleased with it first time out. Did as well as my "Walmart special" plastic kayak. Not for long trips, but great to poke around the little coves and creeks. Lotsa stability. Great for trying to net some turkles. I'd like to build a couple of versions of it just for fun. A sailing version, and an electric with the motor mounted under the aft deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoody126 Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 On 9/29/2019 at 7:29 AM, Chick Ludwig said: Thanks rick. i was very pleased with it first time out. Did as well as my "Walmart special" plastic kayak. Not for long trips, but great to poke around the little coves and creeks. Lotsa stability. Great for trying to net some turkles. I'd like to build a couple of versions of it just for fun. A sailing version, and an electric with the motor mounted under the aft deck. hey Chick, you mention stabiity and i'm wondering how much you weigh/have loaded in her being a certified LARDUSS BOTTOMUSS MAXIMUSS who is looking for a jaunty design forces me to ask as for the 2 versions ... why knot combine the 2 by building an electric rudder that utilizes the same mounting system as the rudder for the saiing version ? Dynamite Payson built one many years ago and i can't find the article butt here are a couple pics of what i'm thinking if i find an attractive DIY kayak that will carry my weight i do plan to try my hand at making one myself BON CHANCE sw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick Ludwig Posted November 14, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 Swoody, The designed capacity is 270#. Thee is a a2 ft. version in the works. i'm supposed to be building the prototype for the designer, but health issues have held up the project for a couple of months. It's capacity is 350#. I'll post the build here when I get to it. I think I will be working out some kind of drop-in steering and control unit with a removable electric motor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoody126 Posted November 14, 2020 Report Share Posted November 14, 2020 1 hour ago, Chick Ludwig said: Swoody, The designed capacity is 270#. Thee is a a2 ft. version in the works. i'm supposed to be building the prototype for the designer, but health issues have held up the project for a couple of months. It's capacity is 350#. I'll post the build here when I get to it. I think I will be working out some kind of drop-in steering and control unit with a removable electric motor. THAT'Z what i need many thanks sw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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