The back of my mind is naggling me in that direction...
Since i bought my sail-boat for my kids, I thought it might be nice to have something of a tender/ excursion vessel.
Doesn't seem too hard. I'm thinking of making one out of pine as a test run, just for fun.
Bill
We're just about finished with refurbishing our Chrysler 22, she's slipped, and ready for fun!
Go for it!! let us now how it works out - after spending 4 weeks last summer on a CD33 with 2 inflatable kayaks on board, I'm sold on them. I mean who wants to sit facing backwards rowing a dinghy?????
Messing About
78 C26D (I added the 'D' cause it's got the Volvo diesel!) #490
I towed a dinghy last year 80 mile and back I was carrying provisions for 3 boats for a 6 day trip and this year it is someone else's turn I have a 9' inflatable and a 10' kayak that I lash inside life lines on port bow and inflatable in a bag in stern birth.
Although I've never built one I'm familiar with the process. I've built a few rowing shells using 1/8" mahogany plywood on sitka spruce stringers, they are durable and lighter than a comparable strip planked version. The oldest boat I built is going on 22 years now. I like the look of the strip planking and you can apply as many strips as you feel like in a work session. Regardless of the method, the jig or strongback is really important. You want things straight, square and rigid to insure the best result.
Good luck. http://www.newfound.com/index.htm http://www.shearwater-boats.com/kayakkits.html http://www.clcboats.com/
I guess I like looking at where I've been.
1978 Chrysler 26 "Maudie Kay"
1984 Catalina 25 "REDUX" (rebuild)
It's better late than never
Since i bought my sail-boat for my kids, I thought it might be nice to have something of a tender/ excursion vessel.
Bill[/quote]
After noticing all of the other folks that had excursion vessels, We bought a couple of kayaks last year...What a great assett when the wind dies...I cant believe that we didnt do this sooner..
As we get older the days & years seem to get shorter...so what better way to get the most out of your day on the water
He had a write-up in WOOD magazine. He uses an edge joint and glue vice ribs and tacks/staples. Absolutely sweet product, though way out of my price range!
This is more my speed:
I got hooked on sailing (or the concept of sailing) from the seat of this kayak. Love the kayak and where it takes me in the backwaters and rivers here in Michigan. Paddling out on Lake Michigan and watching those quiet, beautiful sailing vessels being pushed by the wind caught my heart. Now I own one. Can't wait to do it myself!!!
I did an 18' cedar strip canoe many years ago - and still have it. It wasn't hard. As has been said, having a good strongback is key, but your plans should tell you how to do that. I lived in Seattle at the time and could get cedar 1X boards in 18' lengths. Just cut 1/4" thick pieces off the boards to make 1/4 X 3/4 strips. These were edge glued together and stapled to the formers on the strongback, sanded and glassed. It was a one summer project that I really enjoyed.
