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- Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:26 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Epoxy, Preferred products/recommended manufacture
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9008
I have also had great results with US Composites, although I have little experience to compare it to. I have used it on both my kayak and my canoe. Snowman ditto, ditto, ditto and ditto - I used US Composites on the only two boats I 've built, a Ranger canoe and Resolute kayak. I been on one week c...
- Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:28 am
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: Freedom Solo 15' 3" or 16' 2"
- Replies: 97
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- Sat Oct 03, 2009 9:05 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: question about fiberglass
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3194
ditto. When I read the question I was thinking about posting the exact same thing.Gary wrote:I have had good service from US composites.
http://www.uscomposites.com/products.html
- Sat Sep 26, 2009 6:41 pm
- Forum: Paddling Events & "Get Togethers"
- Topic: kayak solo trip in Quetico
- Replies: 1
- Views: 14369
kayak solo trip in Quetico
This is a link to a video I made in Quetico Provincal Park, using the Resolute I just finished in June. It paddled great, but I need to work on my ultralight camping skills to make the packing and unpacking at portages a bit more efficient. http://s221.photobucket.com/albums/dd169/jimmar57/?action=v...
- Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:02 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: My Resolute
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4888
I took her out yesterday. :big grin I've never paddled a kayak before so at first it seemed a little squirrely. After a few minutes I was comfortable. It seems like the wind wants to push the stern around some, but I figure it I put some weight in the rear hatch, that problem will diminish. It track...
- Thu Jul 23, 2009 8:06 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: My Resolute
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4888
My Resolute
This Resolute is my 2nd boat, the first was a 15ft Ranger. The majority of the hull is from scrap wood. Much of it is ~130 yr. old White Pine that I salvaged from the ceiling of the front porch on my 130 yr. old farm house. Some of it is "white wood" firring strip. All strips on the hull w...
- Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:19 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: installing a purchased hatch
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2292
installing a purchased hatch
I've started stripping a Resolute. My first kayak, second boat.
If I were to purchase a hatch and cover like this one:
http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/ca ... /index.htm
can it be glued in with epoxy or is there some other preferred installation method?
If I were to purchase a hatch and cover like this one:
http://www.duckworksbbs.com/hardware/ca ... /index.htm
can it be glued in with epoxy or is there some other preferred installation method?
- Mon Dec 15, 2008 7:18 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Steam Bending Time
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1860
- Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:42 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Advice on removing outwales?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9673
- Mon Oct 13, 2008 9:10 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: UV protection for graphite bottom
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1557
UV protection for graphite bottom
I have an epoxy/graphite/silica powder bottom on the canoe I just finished. All I did to it was sand it to a satin appearance, it was not varnished. I've read that UV can damage epoxy, that is primarily what the varnish is for. Should I apply some sort of protection to the graphite bottom?
- Fri Jul 25, 2008 5:59 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: my first canoe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6423
- Thu Jul 24, 2008 1:31 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: my first canoe
- Replies: 8
- Views: 6423
my first canoe
Attached are photos of the Ranger 15 I just completed. It is the first boat I’ve ever built, in fact I’ve never even attempted a project like this before. Even though I’ve never posted here seeking help or advice, I’ve spent countless hours reading other posts. Thanks, this has been a valuable resou...