Mcalan Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Hi, I'm ready to skin my Crawfish 14' and wondering if I need to sew the ends first, as with kayaks, or should I begin with stapling onto the gunwales, working from the center of the boat to the bow and stern? The stems of this canoe are at a different angle than any of the boats I've seen skinned in videos so I'm not sure how to proceed. Obviously, I don't want to screw up anything at this point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 I alway do the ends first but I do clamp the skin to the gunwales with spring clamps, pulling it snug. You can pull the skin pretty much in place except for the ends and it helps to make sure you don't have any unexpected slack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcalan Posted June 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 Ok. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 I thought I added this, but buy you a set of canvas pliers. They are great for snugging the skin on open boats. Just watch it, you can pull it so tight you bow the stringer inward! These are the ones I have, not recommending this seller, just wanted to show what your looking for. https://usartsupply.com/products/usa-cp-521?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google Shopping&gclid=Cj0KCQjwoub3BRC6ARIsABGhnybifaJ53VXr1p0n6g8nKQW88tSi3wg2_J0TpJgEoL3BetLzIffmAF0aAuw8EALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcalan Posted July 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Ok. Thanks for the suggestion! Am I correct in assuming that I don't need to sew pockets on the ends for the Crawfish due to the angle of the stems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kudzu Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Pockets are for nylon, not polyester. Follow the instructions in the book and I have video(s) on skinning on the web site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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