Subject: Sea Kayak complete
Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2002 22:37:16 -0500
After over a year of on and off construction, I recently completed work on
my Sea Kayak. I've named her the "Sturgeon" in honor of the
sacred postion of that fish in Ojibway culture, plus like me it's native to
Wisconsin. The boat was built pretty much to plan, but I did use KayakSport
hatches in place of the recommended Becksons. I also decided to use sheer
clamps at the deck to hull junction. This allowed the deck to be cut slightly
oversize and trimmed after installation. I believe this was easier than trying
to stitch that seam together and have a fair sheer. Overall the construction
was very trouble free, even for a first time builder like myself. I found your
plans very clear and easy to use, and the transfer paper was extremely handy!
I've taken her on a few short paddles and she seems to handle quite
sweetly. I really look forward to many enjoyable hours and days exploring with
her. I'm afraid the boat-building bug has bitten me pretty hard, as I'm
already plotting out my next one, probably a tandem kayak.
Thanks,
Joe Stromski
