Chesapeake 16 Kayak Build

Hi All,

Long time no see! Its been a few years since I've posted here. Life got in the way of boat building for a while, but I'm back on the (saw) horse :D

Here are some photos from my CLC Chesapeake 16 kayak build - The first hull panels were scarfed in Dec 2008! I've just finished fibreglassing the deck and clamping up the coaming ring.. not long now until I can get her on the water!

A long time ago.. scarfing the first hull panels...

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Then cut the hull panels.

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I love the way the shape comes together as you stitch.

Once flipped and trued, the interior is glassed which locks in the hull shape. Here's the finished hull.

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This is where the boat got hoisted in the ceiling of the shed for a few years. Renovating, a baby, and my PDR all came next.

But now... progress!

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And clamps! I thought I had enough, then added about 6 more.

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So this is where I'm at. Still to go is the hatch stiffeners, end-pours, and the endless sahara of sanding.

Welcome back and back to it, looking good. Carl does a nice job of getting these puppies to go together nicely, doesn't he?