Kendrift 9 #1

[Kennneee]

Dave- I think I misread the plan description. I thought I was building a stand up paddle board, damn!

[Don Silsbe]

Oops!

 

When I was out in Local Honey the last time I passed a SUP boarder.  I asked him what happened to the sides of his boat.  He wasn’t amused.

[Kennneee]

Well, it has taken over a year but I can now call “ROSEBUD” complete. Finally got around to putting her name on the hull. We have been using her for 2 seasons and she has proven to be a great dinghy. Rows well, motors well with the EPropulsion electric outboard and is stable and dry. 

What does a guy do when he finishes his boat? Guess it is time to start another one soon. LAPWING will have to be next.

[dwg2116]

On 5/28/2020 at 10:33 AM, Kennneee said:

 Did a solo row and one with Luanne aboard. She moves through the water nicely, is very stable and looks great. 

 

 

That is really good to hear, and I assume the Kendrift did well also?

 

But seriously,
I am just as interested in the Ken Crane.   Is it intended to stay mounted most of the time while U/W or is it easily removable?      Does it drop down out the bottom of the mount, and store alongside the doorway?   Or do you remove it from the top? 

[Kennneee]

Yes, the Kendrift did well also.  The mast is light and easily removable.  I intended to remove it when not in use but I never do.  It stays mounted all of the time.  It lifts out from the top.  I put pelican hooks on the end of the stays so they are quickly removed.  I have to remover the STB one to get my paddle boards on deck.  Once they are in place I put the stay back.  I hope that make sense.

Edited October 13, 2021 by Kennneee
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