Kudzu Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 The revised Curlew. Cleaner deck lines, raised the rear deck and enlarged the length of the cockpit. All seem to be improvements over the original. Next step is to make a couple of alterations to the patterns. I almost finished writing the Assembly Manual. Should have the kits ready to sell soon. Very little glue used in this. Just a bit of 5 minute epoxy where the the stringers meet the Bow and Stern plates. All the other joints are lashed in place with artificial sinew. No glue. Quote
Hirilonde Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 Very little glue used in this. Just a bit of 5 minute epoxy where the the stringers meet the Bow and Stern plates. All the other joints are lashed in place with artificial sinew. No glue. Why lashed? You use plywood and milled lumber, so you aren't trying to do it the old fashioned way. Nice looking frame, just seems strange to me to lash when it isn't a reproduction of a period craft. Quote
lewisboats Posted September 11, 2009 Posted September 11, 2009 What is the "artificial sinew" and where would one go about finding it? Quote
Kudzu Posted September 11, 2009 Author Posted September 11, 2009 Is either nylon or polyester strands with a waxed exterior coating. Polyester is better for this because nylon relaxes when wet. You can find it in craft stores and places that deal in period or Indian crafts. I will be stocking it at some point. Quote
Kudzu Posted September 14, 2009 Author Posted September 14, 2009 Finally, finally got her on the water today. Like all projects there is still some things to do. But it's about 98% at this point. As you probably know this is the second prototype of this boat. I made some changes and after paddling it I think they were improvements too. Here she is minutes after launching. I also had the rare treat of getting to paddle with one of my boats. David, a buddy of mine was really anxious to try out the boat so he paddled my personal boat, the first Curlew. We had paddled hard last night and were both a bit sore and tired. So we paddled for a 2 maybe 3 leisurely hours this afternoon. But it is funny how different my boat looks on the water! I am always surprised at how low it is to the water. Yes I designed it that way but it just doesn't look the same while I am sitting in it or while it is on the trailer. Quote
Hirilonde Posted September 14, 2009 Posted September 14, 2009 Hmmm, some really good arguments in that answer, thanks for the detailed reply. Quote
Kudzu Posted September 15, 2009 Author Posted September 15, 2009 Everything about my boats and paddles are out of the main stream. No one uses Greenland Paddles. No one lashes boats together and NO ONE paddles a flimsy fabric boat. Truth is I am not a traditionalist... well a little bit. But I have found these to work and work well. Otherwise I wouldn't be using them. And the more I use lashing the more I like it. Quote
Gary Posted September 16, 2009 Posted September 16, 2009 Jeff, Thanks for the lashing explanation. You make me want to try a SOF, but I am afraid I might end up like you and never build anything else. You know I just invested in some sailboat plans. Quote
Kudzu Posted September 17, 2009 Author Posted September 17, 2009 We don't want to get in the way of that! Blew the dust off and hey, there is a CD in there too! Quote
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