Thread: WREN - Greenland Inspired Kayak

"being in front of the cockpit I wouldn't think it should be an issue?"

You're right, I didn't look closely enough and just assumed it was behind. Shouldn't be a reentry problem in front.

great job

James

Long day and a short paddle but she is done! Took Wren to lake and I am well pleased! Considering this is so many firsts I couldn't expect it to preform any better for a first attempt. Considering I designed it myself I should be amazed, but I found myself thinking on how to improve the next one!

Photos first then some details.

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Told my wife her Exterra never looked any better.

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On the water at the boat launch about 2 miles from my house.

Yes it is PURPLE.

Some details. The boat is stable, not quite as much as I expected but I didn't want a barge and it is closer to what I wanted, just didn't really expect it. It has strong secondary stability. Meaning when you lean it over it gets stiffer and doesn't want to roll over on you.

It turns fairly well. When leaned over it will turn 180 degrees in about 30-35 feet. Not bad, but I bet I make it do better with some practice. I wanted a boat that would turn well. I added a retractable skeg (rudder) that really makes it track straight if you need. In high winds it may be needed.

I had some leaks on the deck but I expected that. I have not sealed the holes where all the rigging is. I wanted to make sure I was happy with this before I sealed them.

I took this out on the water.

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My first design, my second build. No major flaws. PRICELESS!!

Well done Jeff.

Congratulations!

Great looking boat, Jeff. I think you managed to design, build and launch Wren in the time it's taken me to attach my rubrails

What are you using for seating?

Looking forward to seeing the next design and build.

Regards,
Darren (the slow kayak builder )

Mike

Originally Posted by TK1

What are you using for seating?

I have been back and forth and was thinking of carving a mini-cell block. But I just ordered a Happy Bottom seat from CLC Boats. I have never sat in a boat that the seat bothered me. So the price was right and I could get going fast with this. Ordered a back band and will figure out how to mount it once it gets here.

Building Wren web site is finished. Lots of photos on there.