Kenneth McClelland wrote:
I'm thinking real hard about a winter project and building a Kayak is
very high on that list. Has anyone here taken on that project -- and how
did it turn out, with who's design?

I'm looking here http://www.oneoceankayaks.com/ specifically at the Cape
Ann series. I'm leaning to the HV or the Expedition (I'm big and need a
sizable boat). Anyone have any working knowledge of these designs? Any
input would be very much appreciated before I invest in plans or start
building. If not, does anyone have a suggestion for a building group
that I may pose some questions to.

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KENNETH MCCLELLAND
I built a strip kayak from plans I bought from Canoe and Kayak magasine
and a canoe (including sailing rig). I didn't find it difficult and
find they're beautiful. Also the best toys I ever had. :O) A few
hints if you decide to go for it. Use epoxy resin rather than polyester
add opaque glue (blended to match your wood) to the glue you use to fix
the strips together. This hides gaps. Give yourself enough time 250 to
300 hours is normal for a first kayak. If your interested, check out
http://mywebpage.netscape.com/clurri...ge.htm#HAQJAUK
where I have a picture posted...

In any case, if you build it it becomes like one of your children.
It'll be at least twice as much fun to take out...

Clurrie

"Hot or cold, wet or dry, a day on the water is always better than a day
on the job."

I can't see what one would gain by building a S&G first. Both construction
methods are so different that no essential skills are learned by building a
S&G first and a strip-planked kayak later. Well, if one doesn't have the
patient to finish a S&G than it would be hopeless to start a strip kayak, but
that has nothing to do with skills.
To get an idea how strip planking works and to discover little tricks a better
approach could be to built a model boat first, such as a 3 foot sailboat hull
or a scale model of the kayak.

ulli

Ulli wrote in :

I can't see what one would gain by building a S&G first. Both
construction methods are so different that no essential skills are
learned by building a S&G first and a strip-planked kayak later.


I disagree. Both require learning how to work with fiberglass cloth and
epoxy resin. Both may use a similar method for constructing the cockpit
rim, hatches, an basic rigging.

Of course, one could build a S&G hull, strip-planked deck hybrid and learn
skills required for both at the same time.

I would like to take this time to thank everyone for their input. (BTW - I
started this thread just in case you haven't followed the whole thing.) I
have made my decision and am going to do the One Ocean Cirrus (S&G) this
winter. The final decision point was the time involved. I will be starting a
few classes on-line in a little while and the time left over would not allow
the completion of a strip built, in time for next year's paddling. Luckily
my computer and shop are mere feet away from each other and I will be able
to move between classes and the project quickly (this after my normal 40+
hours at a job), this will be a big help while waiting for things to dry for
the next step. This will provide me with a new boat to paddle next summer
and if all goes well and I enjoy the process, I will do a strip built next
winter. Again thank you for all your responses. I'll let you know when I
start cutting wood and let you know how I make out.

--
KENNETH MCCLELLAND
"John Fereira" wrote in message
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Ulli wrote in :

I can't see what one would gain by building a S&G first. Both
construction methods are so different that no essential skills are
learned by building a S&G first and a strip-planked kayak later.


I disagree. Both require learning how to work with fiberglass cloth and
epoxy resin. Both may use a similar method for constructing the cockpit
rim, hatches, an basic rigging.

Of course, one could build a S&G hull, strip-planked deck hybrid and learn
skills required for both at the same time.

There's much to be learned from working with epoxy and fiberglass. A S &
G boat will be more forgiving to errors. I think one could gain quite a
bit from building a S & G first.

Just my $.02.

--
Matt Langenfeld
JEM Watercraft
http://www.jemwatercraft.com/


Ulli wrote:

I can't see what one would gain by building a S&G first. Both construction
methods are so different that no essential skills are learned by building a
S&G first and a strip-planked kayak later. Well, if one doesn't have the
patient to finish a S&G than it would be hopeless to start a strip kayak, but
that has nothing to do with skills.
To get an idea how strip planking works and to discover little tricks a better
approach could be to built a model boat first, such as a 3 foot sailboat hull
or a scale model of the kayak.

ulli