Thanks: 0
Likes: 0
Needs Pictures: 0
Picture(s) thanks: 0
Results 31 to 38 of 38
Thread: WREN - Greenland Inspired Kayak
-
20th June 2008, 11:03 AM #31
The paddle park could look better. After I use a while I will probably be able to improve the next one. But being in front of the cockpit I wouldn't think it should be an issue? We will see soon.
She is upside down receiving the finishing touches on the hull now. I have finished the deck. Installed some rigging and have some more to go. I expect to finish it up this weekend. Depending on how many coats of paint I can apply in one day.Jeff
When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.
- Mark Twain
Excelsior Woodworks My little space on the web
-
20th June 2008 11:03 AM # ADSGoogle Adsense Advertisement
- Join Date
- Always
- Location
- Advertising world
- Posts
- Many
-
20th June 2008, 01:54 PM #32Senior Member
- Join Date
- Jan 2008
- Location
- qld
- Posts
- 159
"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
-
24th June 2008, 12:20 PM #33
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.
Attachment 76202
Told my wife her Exterra never looked any better.
Attachment 76203 Attachment 76204
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.
Attachment 76205
My first design, my second build. No major flaws. PRICELESS!!Jeff
When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.
- Mark Twain
Excelsior Woodworks My little space on the web
-
24th June 2008, 12:36 PM #34
Well done Jeff.
-
24th June 2008, 12:39 PM #35
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 )
-
24th June 2008, 01:05 PM #36
Mike
-
25th June 2008, 04:00 AM #37
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.
Jeff
When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.
- Mark Twain
Excelsior Woodworks My little space on the web
-
26th June 2008, 11:57 AM #38
Building Wren web site is finished. Lots of photos on there.
Jeff
When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained.
- Mark Twain
Excelsior Woodworks My little space on the web
Similar Threads
-
Greenland style kayak, skin boat
By tunahound in forum KAYAK & CANOE BUILDINGReplies: 23Last Post: 29th September 2012, 01:46 PM -
Plywood Kayak Scantlings B.O.A.T
By Boatmik in forum BOAT DESIGNS / PLANSReplies: 3Last Post: 4th December 2007, 06:54 AM -
refinishing a fibreglass kayak.
By paul collins in forum FINISHINGReplies: 3Last Post: 10th April 2007, 08:41 PM -
Kayak timber
By craigak in forum BOAT RESOURCES / PRODUCT SEARCHReplies: 4Last Post: 10th May 2006, 08:20 PM -
stitch and glue kayak
By andrew29 in forum GLUEReplies: 19Last Post: 28th February 2006, 03:13 PM