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by rmoffat
Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:41 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Transporting Kayak
Replies: 5
Views: 6130

Transporting Kayak

I've just finished my True North 19'3" kayak and have purchased some J-Rack carriers for my roof racks. Have received some mixed opinions/views on the best way to transport my kayak, without doing any damage. Some say cedar strippers should be attached to roof racks horizontal/flat in cradles, ...
by rmoffat
Sun Jul 24, 2016 8:46 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Dry Time for Epifanes varnish?
Replies: 7
Views: 6470

Re: Dry Time for Epifanes varnish?

Brian, thanks for your reply. At this stage of the build, the little kid in me, is anxious to see the true glossy shine of both the hull and deck at the same time, but the common sense adult in me, is telling me to wait :thinking I'm looking forward to the completion of my kayak, and hoping to start...
by rmoffat
Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:18 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Dry Time for Epifanes varnish?
Replies: 7
Views: 6470

Dry Time for Epifanes varnish?

I just finished up varnishing the hull of my True North this morning, and anxious to turn her over and start on the deck. I know dry time for Epifanes varnish says 24 hrs, but should I give it more time so finish on hull doesn't get marked in the cradles? (5 coats applied - 24hrs between each coat) ...
by rmoffat
Wed May 04, 2016 6:42 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Cedar Sourcing in Halifax area.
Replies: 1
Views: 1879

Cedar Sourcing in Halifax area.

Just finishing up my True North 19'2 kayak and getting ready to start my Ranger 15'. For the kayak I had used 4x4 various lengths for my strips and was a lot of work. Hoping to source some full length 16' western red cedar boards for this build, but not able to get here in PEI. I'm heading to Halifa...
by rmoffat
Wed Sep 16, 2015 1:04 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Epoxy Question
Replies: 6
Views: 3221

Re: Epoxy Question

Thanks BellGuy5, What you just mentioned, is what I had in mind. I knew that when it came time to sanding that the hull, it would have some flex or give, if the forms were no longer in place. I thought that having the bulkheads in place would stiffen things up enough, that I could wait until the end...
by rmoffat
Sun Sep 13, 2015 5:09 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Epoxy Question
Replies: 6
Views: 3221

Re: Epoxy Question

Hi Jesse, thanks for your reply. My concern is, if I wait 2 weeks to sand the hull before I flip kayak over and start stripping & glassing the top, I may run out of time to glass the inside of the hull & top. I'll have to get at packing up our house in preparation for moving and won't have m...
by rmoffat
Sun Sep 13, 2015 12:39 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Epoxy Question
Replies: 6
Views: 3221

Epoxy Question

I just finished fibreglassing the hull, on my True North Kayak yesterday, and very pleased with result this morning, other than a couple small runs that I will scrape then sand out and very slight weave showing on sides. I think I'll apply a light 4th coat of epoxy, and will be good go. I'm now on b...
by rmoffat
Fri Aug 28, 2015 10:47 am
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: True North XPD 19/3
Replies: 1
Views: 10621

Re: True North XPD 19/3

I'm building the True North now, and just closing in the hull. For my strongback, I followed the instructions as per Kayak Craft for the frame, but I inserted a 24" section in the middle of the top, which gave me a 18' top. I just braced the over hang on each end to keep it level with the rest ...
by rmoffat
Wed Jul 22, 2015 4:13 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Aligning Stem Molds
Replies: 4
Views: 2047

Re: Aligning Stem Molds

Hi Alick,

Thanks for your input. I thought I might try to straighten mold out with a bracket/batten before securing mold to strongback, although tight space limits what I can use. After that I'll just get it as close as I can.
by rmoffat
Wed Jul 22, 2015 12:19 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Aligning Stem Molds
Replies: 4
Views: 2047

Re: Aligning Stem Molds

Thanks Jim, I wasn't sure what impact it would have...in my mind, I said the same thing as you, 1/8" over 19' is pretty close. Being over tired with weary eyes, is not the best time to try an eyeball everything into alignment, so I just had to walk away last night and ask the question today, to...
by rmoffat
Wed Jul 22, 2015 10:22 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Aligning Stem Molds
Replies: 4
Views: 2047

Aligning Stem Molds

I'm a first time builder, all set to start my True North 19'3. Was attempting to align the stem molds on strongback last night, with string line in place, the bow stem mold seems to line up nicely with reference lines on strongback. However, when I adjust the stern stem mold to get the string line t...
by rmoffat
Sat Sep 27, 2014 4:15 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Any builders near Halifax, Nova Scotia?
Replies: 7
Views: 4357

Re: Any builders near Halifax, Nova Scotia?

Hey Halifax & Saint John, I'm live right between the two of you in PEI. I'm starting to build a True North 19'3" and is also my first build. I have molds already to go and just finished cutting strips from w. red cedar 4X4's, and some local eastern w.cedar boards made up of 8', 10' & 12...