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by digger
Tue Aug 23, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Transporting Kayak
Replies: 5
Views: 6115

Re: Transporting Kayak

A word of caution: I've carried my canoes everywhere on my roof without issue. I did just have a terrible experience carrying a plastic kayak on Yakima racks. These are the racks that hold the kayak in a near vertical condition. I had recently returned from a vacation that included carrying the kaya...
by digger
Mon Aug 08, 2016 11:18 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Epoxy sanding
Replies: 4
Views: 2467

Re: Epoxy sanding

I now realize that I sanded too much in an effort to remove the little "low spots" that show through. I like the idea of doing a final finish coat of epoxy. Is there a risk to just rolling on a coat in just the areas where then pattern of the weave is showing through or is it just better t...
by digger
Thu Aug 04, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Epoxy sanding
Replies: 4
Views: 2467

Epoxy sanding

I'm in the process of sanding the outside of the hull. It had cured for over a month. While in the first step of using 180 grit, in some spots I started seeing the pattern of the mesh. I know for sure that it is not the actual mesh. Canoecraft gets a little vague about this. I'm starting to use the ...
by digger
Tue Mar 22, 2016 9:19 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Strips not aligned at stem
Replies: 6
Views: 4176

Re: Strips not aligned at stem

Thanks guys. Hadn't thought about lowering the 'high' strip. That makes more sense than raising the 'low' strip.

Now if I could only get better at fiberglassing...

Blair
by digger
Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:29 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Strips not aligned at stem
Replies: 6
Views: 4176

Strips not aligned at stem

I'm a little over half way up the stem with the planking and I noticed on the bow, my strips are not meeting cleanly. Tough to measure, but I'd say at least an 1/8" or more. Should I start cheating the next couple of strips to work towards getting them to meet? I'm thinking that if I raise the ...
by digger
Thu Oct 22, 2015 2:10 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Clear coat prep
Replies: 3
Views: 2224

Re: Clear coat prep

Perfect, thanks. Last question: I'm scheduled to get the clear coat sprayed on the 31st. If I put on two coats of epoxy between tonight and tomorrow night, is that enough cure time to sand on the 30th?
by digger
Wed Oct 21, 2015 2:08 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Clear coat prep
Replies: 3
Views: 2224

Clear coat prep

I've got a body shop lined up to clear coat my canoe. Canoecraft advises to seal bare wood such as gunnels and the thwart prior to varnish. Now that I'm no longer varnishing, do you think a seal coat is necessary? And if so, I would imagine it might be necessary to check compatibility between the se...
by digger
Tue Oct 20, 2015 2:52 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Sloping gunnels
Replies: 1
Views: 1871

Sloping gunnels

Due to the tumblehome on the Bob's Sp., the thwart does not mate nicely to the underside of the inwale. Is the proper technique to drill perpendicular to the inwale and penetrate the thwart at an angle? If so, I'm concerned about having enough room for the nut and washer under the thwart and still h...
by digger
Tue Sep 22, 2015 10:54 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Fiberglass frustration
Replies: 3
Views: 2266

Re: Fiberglass frustration

Hpopefully this gives you an idea of the bubble type.

http://i882.photobucket.com/albums/ac24 ... gki2y8.jpg
by digger
Mon Sep 21, 2015 1:40 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Fiberglass frustration
Replies: 3
Views: 2266

Fiberglass frustration

Just when I thought I was getting good at the whole fiberglass thing....I'm on my second canoe. The outside of the hull went pretty good. Although I think I'm still taking off too much epoxy while squeegeeing the first coat. Anyways, now the inside. It's been hot out here on the West Coast so I wait...
by digger
Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:31 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Particle board molds
Replies: 3
Views: 2443

Particle board molds

I just received some molds from Bear Mountain Boats. All my other molds I made from MDF or plywood. I'm concerned about the longevity of the particle board. Although I'm not in a high humidity area, I feel as though I should apply some sort of sealer as protection.

Any thoughts?
by digger
Fri Mar 20, 2015 12:25 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Varnishing
Replies: 15
Views: 13643

Re: Varnishing

I found a guy that does clear coat applications so I am really leaning that direction for my current project. My biggest concern though is that I'm building a canoe for a friend and worried about how he can do his own touch-ups. If I use varnish, I would just give him a can of varnish. Are there spr...
by digger
Wed Aug 20, 2014 2:09 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: 16'-6" Hipawa
Replies: 8
Views: 16513

Re: 16'-6" Hipawa

I want to get creative with the king strip. Not sure how wide I can make it and still follow the ridge on the molds. The deck will be my first stab at going stapleless. I'm also studying the joint between the coverboards and the king strip to see if I can do something unusual. Still planning ahead o...
by digger
Thu Aug 14, 2014 1:23 pm
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: 16'-6" Hipawa
Replies: 8
Views: 16513

Re: 16'-6" Hipawa

Thanks for the clarification. Hadn't heard those terms before. Using that language, the Kipawa seems to have very little stem recurve and doesn't appeal to me. Guess I'll pass on the offer. Thanks all. By the way, I'm in the middle of building the Resolute kayak. Getting ready to start the deck next...
by digger
Wed Aug 13, 2014 9:35 am
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: 16'-6" Hipawa
Replies: 8
Views: 16513

Re: 16'-6" Hipawa

Sorry, yes, it is the Kipawa. Sounds like this is a popular model. Visually, I prefer the models with more curve to the bow and stern lines. I guess this is the rocker? Anyways for the offered price of $150 for molds, it may be a decent investment.