Dale Niemann Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 Graham, I noticed someone had mentioned the first annual SUP race in New Bern. SUP = stand up paddleboard on one of the posts. It sure would be nice if you offered a SUP design. I have been wanting to have one. I understand they are great for core trunk muscles. I need this. dale Quote
Jack Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 Dale, If you look on the net there are tons of SUP plans available. Jack. Quote
ricknriver Posted October 31, 2012 Report Posted October 31, 2012 They area getting very popular - for now - may be just a fad though like windsurfers in the 80's. CLC in MD had a kit building class underway when I visited a couple of weeks ago, and there were quite a few "cruising" Annapolis harbor areas. Not fun watching case they fall in front of/on you. My old windsurfers make pretty good SUP boards & maybe a bit narrower/quicker in good hands. Might find some old ones under porches to try cheap/free. R Quote
hokeyhydro Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 Latest WoodenBoat mag #229 has scale drawings of a CLC Kaholo - 12' 6" version I think. Or you can order plans from CLC, and CLC offers full kit or frames ($49) which are the only parts that require mucho cutting and hole sawing. I cut all the hull/deck/side panels out of 3mm with a Japanese pull saw - easy. Built the paddle as well = combo of western red cedar and cypress strips "birdsmouth" shaft and 2 layers of 1/4" balsa shaped and seathed in 3 oz fiberglass. Paddle weighed in at 21.5 Oz - 1.5 Oz heavier than a $400 carbon fiber paddle! And it looks way cooler with rice paper designs under the epoxy. Quote
Designer Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 Dale, we built lots of them back in Australia when I was a kid. I have been asked by a number of people to do one and it is on my short list. Quote
tom151 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 I cut all the hull/deck/side panels out of 3mm with a Japanese pull saw - easy. Built the paddle as well = combo of western red cedar and cypress strips "birdsmouth" shaft and 2 layers of 1/4" balsa shaped and seathed in 3 oz fiberglass. Paddle weighed in at 21.5 Oz - 1.5 Oz heavier than a $400 carbon fiber paddle! And it looks way cooler with rice paper designs under the epoxy. Pics please ! ! ! ! (building and finished) Quote
hokeyhydro Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 pictures - Kaholo & Ex-K (Kaholo modified) paddles, paddle blade, daughter off on SUP adventure, Manteo, NC. Quote
tom151 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 pictures - Kaholo & Ex-K (Kaholo modified) paddles, paddle blade, daughter off on SUP adventure, Manteo, NC. Nice work! Thanks for the pics. What were the modifications you made fopr the second board? Amazing - the weight you got to on the paddles! Do you have a finished weights on the SUP's ??? Thanks a lot, Quote
hokeyhydro Posted November 1, 2012 Report Posted November 1, 2012 Ex-K = the stern was narrowed 1"+, the board thickness reduced about 3/4", and the deck was cambered slightly - about 3/16". Also the forefoot was made a tad deeper. CLCs estimate of 32# for the 14' SUP is dreaming - both boards came out around 40#. Only way you can get close to 32# is to forget glass cloth - hulls sheathed with 4 oz - and just epoxy coat them. I am building Graham's Diva kayak now and his weight estimate is on target. Quote
Dale Niemann Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Posted November 2, 2012 Thanks Graham. Short List sounds good. I will look forward to your design and hope you offer it in a kit also. dale Quote
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