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by Steve
Wed Jul 22, 2009 2:01 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Freedom 15 (modified to 16) build / 1st paddle /
Replies: 6
Views: 3336

Freedom 15 (modified to 16) build / 1st paddle /

:laughing Hi Everyone, almost finished my freedom 15 (now 16) after a 2 year build, couldn't resist taking it for a quick paddle. I have some photos of the build / 1st paddle on Photobucket, please feel free to view them & let me know what you think so far. Do a search for Steve_Gresty in the pe...
by Steve
Sun Jul 12, 2009 2:49 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: varnish choice in the uk
Replies: 3
Views: 1361

Hi Glen,
Thanks for a fast reply, which product is it that i would need? as some of them state that they are to be used above the water line only?
I have even seen a well known yatch varnish advertised elsewhere that states NOT FOR MARINE USE ! ! that one made me laugh, I can tell you
Steve
by Steve
Sun Jul 12, 2009 1:56 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: varnish choice in the uk
Replies: 3
Views: 1361

varnish choice in the uk

Hi All, I am nearing the completion of my freedom 15 (now 16) but am having trouble sourcing a suitable varinsh in the uk, to go over the west system epoxy, any idea's guys (&gals)
Steve
by Steve
Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Inner cloth
Replies: 3
Views: 1579

Cheers Guys, i'll give it a shot
Many Thanks
Steve :smile
by Steve
Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Inner cloth
Replies: 3
Views: 1579

Inner cloth

Hi, just about to start the inside of the hull with cloth & epoxy, and according to canoecraft the cloth should be cut 4" short of each stem. Does that mean that there will be no cloth at each end for the 4"? or will it expand as it wets out? Then again i could be missing something com...
by Steve
Thu May 14, 2009 12:06 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: how much epoxy?
Replies: 4
Views: 3790

how much epoxy?

Hi All, I am nearly ready to start the epoxy phase of my build & need some help regarding how much resin i need to purchase.Here in the UK west system is available in 5kg (resin 105) & 1.45kg (hardener 207) just how much of each product will i require to complete a 17' freedom, thanks in adv...
by Steve
Wed Jan 09, 2008 7:44 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: gap filling
Replies: 1
Views: 1251

gap filling

Hi Everyone,(and a happy new year to all accross the pond) I am about halfway through striping my freedom hull, and my question is this: The 1st strips from the sheer upwards fit together perfectly using cove and bead planks, but as i am progressing up the hull around the bilge section they are a go...
by Steve
Fri Dec 14, 2007 2:52 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Freedom 15 plans
Replies: 4
Views: 5596

Station Mold Colors

Hi Bill, You are quite right the aft station molds are colored, if you look close you'll notice that they are, black,red blue & green. I can only imagine that its because they some of them converge to almost the same point at the keel line if you see what i mean, the seperate colors try to make ...
by Steve
Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:30 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Freedom 15 sheer line
Replies: 9
Views: 2808

Hi Sluggo, Your canoe is shaping up nicely, your accent strip looks good even following the sheer line on the molds. mmmmm Decisions, Decisions!! How did the hot glue method work out for you? I would imagine you can fit several strips at a time using that method. Checked your gallery & blog look...
by Steve
Tue Dec 04, 2007 1:46 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Freedom 15 sheer line
Replies: 9
Views: 2808

Hi Bill, Great to hear your starting the stripping, i hope to start during the xmas holidays. I think thats a good idea to strip parralel to the waterline, and as you say it should keep the sleek lines. i have not yet decided what length to build to, as i am restricted by space constraints, a 17 wou...
by Steve
Tue Dec 04, 2007 10:44 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Freedom 15 sheer line
Replies: 9
Views: 2808

Sheer line

Hi,
Sorry for the confusion, what i was trying to say was if my 1st piece follows the sheer line on the molds would my accent strip look odd, as it would be turning up slightly at both ends, or would it look ok, as as you rightly point out the recurve is minimal
Steve
by Steve
Tue Dec 04, 2007 3:05 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Freedom 15 sheer line
Replies: 9
Views: 2808

Freedom 15 sheer line

Hi all, I am about to start stripping my freedom 15, and my question is this: When fitting the 1st strip should i follow a fair curve on the sheer, or use the sheer line on the molds? the freedom doesn't have a high bow or stern and i am not sure which will look right, bearing in mind that i will al...
by Steve
Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:51 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Freedom 15 moulds
Replies: 5
Views: 2181

Many thanks for all the info
Steve :smile
by Steve
Tue Nov 20, 2007 1:44 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Freedom 15 moulds
Replies: 5
Views: 2181

16 ft freedom

Hi Sluggo,
I was thinking of stretching my 15ft freedom also, how much have you moved each station mould? Did you have to lengthen the stem moulds also? any advice would be great
Regards
Steve :thinking
by Steve
Wed Nov 14, 2007 2:29 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Freedom 15 moulds
Replies: 5
Views: 2181

Freedom 15 moulds

Hi all, I am about to start my build of a freedom 15, this will be my 1st cedar strip,after allready completing a plywood stitch and tape canoe. I need to know how many 8x4 sheets i will need for the staiton moulds? The plans are on thier way as i type, so any advance information would be great,also...