Kayak Project done finally!

pretty amazing!

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

I love it

-- Héctor-----Me rio yo del de bricomania ( es un programa que dan en españa)

Too good to use!

-- Jamsie

I’m with Jamsie, you should hang that on a wall and go buy a cheap plastic kayak. ;)

-- You're a unique and special person, just like everyone else.

Very Sweet

Nice, was this a kit or did you have plans? or did you just build it?

-- I'm not here for your amusement. You're here for mine - Johnny Rotten

That’s a wonderful and fulfilling job I have seen none better your workmanship is an inspiration to all here kindest regards Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

ONe of these days I will have the space to tackle a project like this. Great job!

-- "Preach the gospel always. If necessary use words" -St Francis of Assisi

Great job!!! I want to build one! Where did you get the plans? What was difficulty level?
thanks for posting the process. How much money do you have into it?

-- ehinspeter@msn.com

Very nice, I really like the looks and the finish. Great job.

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

I built it from a book by Nick Schade. He has two books out now both are excellent. having never worked fiberglass on a big scale I learned a lot. I picked the brains of some surfboard shaper friends that really have the glass and finish knowledge. The strips were redwood sold for concrete expansion joints. I milled the wood on the old unisaw and router table for the cove and bead strips.

The finish was a bit expensive. I used DuPont chroma clear. It is very forgiving. Orange peel and even runs sand right out and buffs to and incredible shine. It has UV protection and last a long time. It’s automotive paint.

It is not an extremely difficult project but does take a commitment….and a lot of sanding!

Now to learn how to paddle.

-- JB

WOW! Very nice! Can we place orders?

Not that it compares to YOUR unique and beautiful kyak, but I have seen one made from a kit that was very light and quite beautiful compared to the plastic ones. I’d love to make one, but they do take a lot of space and time. Very nice job. Quite admirable indeed!

-- "They who dream by day are cognizant of many things which escape those who dream only by night." ~ Edgar Allan Poe

The kits are great and just about as much work. It was suggested to me that if I had the tools to go ahead and build it from scratch. They were right it saves a lot of money and being cheap…..

-- JB

NICE…you gotta get some video when you launch and post it!!! even if its the first minutes…!!!

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

Shazammm, what a bute. just amazing for sure.

Evie

-- If you don't learn from the past, your doomed to repeat it.

Wow! Amazing work! I really like the finish. It must not be very heavy looking at how easy the guy (or was that you?) hold the Kayak up.

-- Simon, Danville, IL

Beautiful boat, wish I could do work like that

Great job!!!

Gorgeous! I would definitely not get that wet. It should be on display.

-- Ben Kahmann Dayton, OH

After seeing so many plastic ones, this is just stunning.

-- Dan Wiggins

looks amazing, dont forget pictures of the maiden voyage! ;)

-- My signature is awesome.

That doesn’t look done yet: where’s the water.

Beautiful work!

-- Brian, Lebanon PA, If you aren’t having fun doing it, find something else to do.

I keep my boat in Brooklyn, Ny and there is a Kayak club near my marina. I showed the pic to someone there and they were jealous of your kayak.

-- Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!

Fantastic!! What a beauty!! Really wondering it’s weight?

-- mtnwild (Jack), It's not what you see, it's how you see it.

Very impressive! You did a beutiful job on this project, Thanks for posting.

Thanks for posting.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

wow great job beautiful

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

Looks great, good luck with your sea trials!

-- Mike the CreekWoodworker

Functional art. The key thing you mentioned was the learning process , don’t underestimate what you can do for yourself, you should be very proud . Keep improving!

Awsome job…Be very proud of your project. Great work and beautiful finish..ROCK ON!!!

-- If at first you don't succeed...Buy another tool !!

Beautiful! Very Jealous!

-- Chris

You guys are too nice! It is really not as hard to build as furniture with mortise and tenon construction. After setting up the forms I didn’t use a square on the whole project : ) . During the building process it looks kinda crummy but then things just start to come together and you become re motivated.

There is nothing on this project I didn’t like doing. It was all fun and very new to me. Armed with the knowledge I acquired, the next one is going to be better. Like any project, I know where the warts are on this one.

-- JB

Too nice to put in the water! It belongs in a museum. Keep chargin!

-- Max the "night janitor" at www.hardwoodclocks.com

Great job. Made a canoe a couple of years ago, and would love to try a kayak one day. Hope it turns out half as nice as yours.

Kerry

-- Alberta, Canada

Wow, this looks amazing and I to am jealous and would love to trade my plastic kayak in for one like you built. Cant wait to see your future projects.

-- "When was the last time you did something special for your gun?" www.jeffstarrstudio.com

Too cool. That is great. How much does it weigh?

-- Alan, Prince George

A magnificent work of art. I love it!

-- Never board, always knotty, lots of growth rings

Absolutely STUNNING!

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

I tried to keep the weight down as much as possible. It comes in a little under 40 lbs.

-- JB

40 lbs. that great, it looks like it would be alot more. Great job!

-- Alan, Prince George

Incredible!!

Thanks for sharing

-- Kent Shepherd * The goal is-----More Tools!

P S I also agree with you about OJ Alistair

-- excuse my typing as I have a form of parkinsons disease

Great job! that looks great.

excellent job

-- Wood and Glass they kick (well you know) Have a great day - Dug

WOW.

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I used a plastic kayak a few weeks ago.It was about 9.6 ft long.It was ok but if it was longer and sleeker,it would have been much more enjoyable to paddle. I was thinking of building one of my own design but the couch got the best of me.I’m a cabinet maker so it probably wood not be to hard to learn to do. Is there a source for free plans?——YES,AND IT IS A GREAT JOB!

-- ART- WINSTED CT. Just Remember! If you walk a mile in another mans shoes ----your a mile away and you've got his shoes!

have you taken it for a WATER TEST YET…you will have to get VIDEO of it…

matt

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

A beautiful job. Great construction.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Too many hobbies have gotten in the way. I have been training very hard for the remaining of my cycling season. Unfortunately, I still have not had the maiden voyage. I did get the seat installed so it now is officially ready to go! I will try tomorrow for the launch!

Having never paddled a kayak, I taking experienced friends along to bail me out….maybe literally : ) .

-- JB

Very Nice Guillemot… I hope that I can pull it off as well as you did…
What woods did you use?

What Epoxy did you use? I just got the S3 SilverTip kit, the instructions say that it does not have the amine blush problem that some of the others do, thoughts?

I just finished lofting the stations for a Great Auk, wish me luck ;) I chose the Great Auk because I am going to make a pair one for me and one for my wife, should make a nice Christmas gift, she never comes into the shop/garage.

-- Dane, Fairview Pk, OH. The large print giveth and the small print taketh away...