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by phindel
Wed Aug 29, 2018 9:41 pm
Forum: Boat-Building Tips & Techniques
Topic: Rudder - installing in finished kayak
Replies: 0
Views: 97513

Rudder - installing in finished kayak

So I finished a Reliance 20'8" tandem about three yrs ago and chose not to install a rudder. Realizing that it's darn hard to steer that sucker in any wind, even on our small lake. Is it possible to add rudder to a finished kayak with a sealed deck?
by phindel
Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:48 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Outer stem protector
Replies: 12
Views: 12020

Re: Outer stem protector

Can anyone advise on the method of putting on brass protector or give me a reference? I don't see it described in Ted Moore's Kayakcraft. Will likely start with extra glass as you all commented on.
by phindel
Thu Oct 29, 2015 10:43 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Coaming material thickness
Replies: 4
Views: 4512

Re: Coaming material thickness

KenC,
Good to know. I did find some 1/8" Lauan locally, and man is it thin and persnickety to use. I've managed to make a few layers but it's tedious and I'm not loving this part of the build. Oh well. I may check out Nick Schade's method now.
by phindel
Fri Oct 23, 2015 4:30 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Coaming material thickness
Replies: 4
Views: 4512

Re: Coaming material thickness

KenC Thanks - I'm using Kayakcraft book by Ted Moores. Maybe I misread it - thought they said Luan plywood 1/8" or hardwood. Actually having trouble finding 1/8" Luan anyhow. I do have some leftover 1/4" cedar strips though - that's a good idea. You sure have a sweet looking boat in t...
by phindel
Fri Oct 23, 2015 8:46 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Outer stem protector
Replies: 12
Views: 12020

Re: Outer stem protector

Thanks Brian
Will be entering and exiting from dock, so I think I'll just use glass and wait to add brass if needed later. Thanks for the wise advice.
by phindel
Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:24 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Coaming material thickness
Replies: 4
Views: 4512

Coaming material thickness

First time kayak builder...
Wondering whether I can use 1/4" plywood for coaming. Has anyone tried thickness other than 1/8"?
by phindel
Fri Oct 23, 2015 7:19 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Outer stem protector
Replies: 12
Views: 12020

Re: Outer stem protector

Thanks - good idea and a lot simpler. P.S. love your profile picture
by phindel
Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:10 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Outer stem protector
Replies: 12
Views: 12020

Outer stem protector

First time kayak builder- very exciting! I've read about brass protectors for outer stems, but wondering if it's necessary. Appreciate any advice.