Birder II #91 Gets Wet

[mwschraer]

For more than a year, I

[mwschraer]

Here are a few more pictures...

[Charlie Jones]

Looks like a very nice boat- congratulations on the build.

So what's the next boat gonna be? We all know ya can't build just ONE ;D ;D

[mwschraer]

Hi Charlie

[DISTELTK]

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I built a Birder II plan number 58.

My kayak was painted except for the for and aft decks.  My workmanship is not condusive to bright finish.

Beautiful work.  I had made several small dinghys prior to the Birder.

I had many concerns about the bending of expensive plywood.

The others were made of home improvement co lauan.

I have since buiilt a BRS 15.

Again beautiful boat.

Tom D.

[Hirilonde]

Very nice!  And it seems you caught the bug too.  Where in RI are you from?

[Steve Day]

Mark,

Very nice work. It is really nice to be able to go out in a boat that you built! ;D

I had thought about the Birder, but finally decided on the Diva2.

Have fun with her!

Steve

[mwschraer]

Thank you, to all for your appreciation. I find it amazing the looks that I'm getting from passersby. People are genuinely interested in the art of boatmaking

[mwschraer]

Dave

[Hirilonde]

LOL, not that RI is big enough not to recognize any town you could have lived in, but I grew up in East Greenwich, lived  in Matunuck (South Kingstown) for a few years while saving up to buy land and build my house in Charlestown.

[Rod Thompson]

Being a life-long paddler I find that nothing sets off a shiny new vehicle better than a sleek canoe or kayak perched on the roof.  Your wooden creation is the perfect accessory.

Where in Tennessee would one take a "Damn Yankee"?  I visit my son in the region and am always on the lookout for interesting places to dip a paddle in quiet waters.

[mwschraer]

We paddled in Old Hickory Lake in two different areas, went about 5 or 6 miles over two days. Then did a 7 mile on the Harpeth River (not enough water this time of year).