View Full Version : Nylon covering for skin-on-frame kayak
Norm2010
9th February 2010, 09:56 PM
I have just completed the frame of a skin-on-frame kayak. I have built it from Chris Cunningham's book called Building the Greenland Kayak (2003).
Can anyone direct me to a supplier in the Sydney region who can supply me with 12-15 ounce (about 255 to 340 grams) per square yard? (Pardon the mixed measurements, but Cunningham uses Imperial measurements).
I have noted two other posts in this section on similar topics, but they do not directly relate to my needs.
Regards.
Norm
Still Smilin'
10th February 2010, 07:37 PM
I'd be interested to see if someone comes up with an Australian supplier. I've now built two SOF boats with balistic nylon and got my material from Corey Freedman at skin boats - www.skinboats.org (http://www.skinboats.org) in America.
SkyShop - Australia's Online Pilot Supplies Shop for all your Aviation supplies and flight equipment for pilots, students and aviation enthusiasts. (http://www.skyshop.com.au/) in Brisbane might be worth a call.
Norm2010
10th February 2010, 09:21 PM
Thank you Peter, for those two suggestions. I will follow up both of them.
Norm
Still Smilin'
11th February 2010, 09:38 PM
No worries Norm, If you get onto the Skinboats site and decide to go that way then talk to me about the two weights they have - I've seen both.
yjnb
13th February 2010, 07:41 PM
http://www.woodworkforums.com/f32/kayak-skin-frame-sof-supplies-67450/
I did not order from the Qld mob as I thought it was rather expensive. George Dyson was excellent to deal with, as I expect Corey would be.
If you haven't found this site (http://www.qajaqusa.org/) yet, it is worth a look. Tom Yost (http://www.yostwerks.com/WoodSOFMain.html) has some great ideas.
Let me know if you have any questions, I may be able to help. I'm on my 6th SOF Kayak, I've leant a lot, but still learning.
James
Kirk 0727
22nd February 2010, 05:08 PM
I am researching the idea of building a SOF Kayak and endeavouring to source materials, particularly in S E Queensland . Before commencing I would like to physically view a SOF on the water. Can you suggest how I may proceed with these objectives.
Norm2010
10th March 2010, 08:36 PM
Dear Kirk
Sorry, I can't help you with that. I haven't seen a skin-on-frame for years. Perhaps you could start a new thread asking people in your area to get in touch. There must be quite a few skin-on-frame boats around. One of the people who contributed to this thread said that he had built 6 of them.
Yours
Norm