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by Denis
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:46 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: 18 inch Baseline
Replies: 10
Views: 4308

Re: 18 inch Baseline

don't lose Kermit!!!!

LOL Give him some tools to work with!!!!

:laughing

Denis
by Denis
Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:37 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: 18 inch Baseline
Replies: 10
Views: 4308

Re: 18 inch Baseline

You will find that the paper will resize itself depending on humidity that day. The suggested method of tracing the forms is to use 2 sheets of carbon paper, face up and face down, trace one side, flip over and use the carbon line traced on the back to trace the second half of the shape on the mold ...
by Denis
Mon Dec 05, 2011 8:34 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Finally filpped the Prospector
Replies: 1
Views: 1101

Re: Finally filpped the Prospector

Did you not glass the hull while it was on the forms?

If not I would be considering putting it back on the forms to finish sanding and glassing before doing the inside.

Denis
by Denis
Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: pics of my canoe in progress 'freedom 15'
Replies: 18
Views: 7534

Re: pics of my canoe in progress 'freedom 15'

Just wondering? did you bend the inside and outside stems together or are you doing them separate? It would have been easier to do them all in one step and then you are more assured that they will match up when you go to attach the outside stems. I am attaching a pic of my first attempt at this way ...
by Denis
Thu Sep 01, 2011 5:13 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: nitrile rubber gloves
Replies: 4
Views: 3748

Re: nitrile rubber gloves

:sad

My local home hdwe only has M and L the XL are a different brand and not on sale

I prefer the nitrile as well

Denis
by Denis
Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:26 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: August2011 class BMB
Replies: 2
Views: 1022

Re: August2011 class BMB

:owie

Ted says I got to do it over again till I quit using all his band aids

:laughing
by Denis
Sun Aug 28, 2011 4:10 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: August2011 class BMB
Replies: 2
Views: 1022

August2011 class BMB

Another nice boat in a week at Bear Mountain Boats

(Click on pic for full view)

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by Denis
Sun Aug 14, 2011 10:15 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Keeping weight down
Replies: 6
Views: 2997

Re: Keeping weight down

If you want light why not consider cedar for inwales outwales and decks. Perhaps spruce which would be tougher would also make a good choice. I have never weighed things but the shell totally glassed doesn't really weight that much and the weight seems to add up with the hardwood trim.
by Denis
Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:53 am
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Which kayak
Replies: 2
Views: 1337

Re: Which kayak

simply put the resolute is for larger paddlers ie I'm 260 plus lol and it suits me fine. The endeavor would be my choice for you. I have paddled both and like them equally. My wife has the venture and it is fine for her as she is under the weight suggestion and it would be a great kids boat. Ask aro...
by Denis
Wed Jul 06, 2011 3:59 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: Weird Bilge Stripping Solution
Replies: 4
Views: 2070

Re: Weird Bilge Stripping Solution

You could also use a small finishing nail countersink it a bit and leave nail in place when fairing sanding and glassing the hull. When you remove the boat off the forms the nail will pull thro leaving just a small hole to fill.

I'd say you are doing ok and good luck with it

Denis

:applause
by Denis
Wed Jul 06, 2011 1:49 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: New canoe
Replies: 10
Views: 4617

Re: New canoe

If you are using basswood I would suggest scraping it as level as you can before sanding

Denis

bee :laughing n there done it, had to scrape it again lol
by Denis
Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:24 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: SOT kayak
Replies: 5
Views: 2301

Re: SOT kayak

:laughing :laughing :laughing

hey it stayed afloat lol

You notice it is lower in the water in the stern :wink

Denis
by Denis
Sun Jun 12, 2011 4:13 pm
Forum: Builders' Forum
Topic: SOT kayak
Replies: 5
Views: 2301

Re: SOT kayak

:laughing

I don't see the pic of the overloaded K2 With KC and I in it

Lovely boat tho

:applause

Denis
by Denis
Sun May 29, 2011 10:03 am
Forum: Choosing a Design
Topic: Is the Freedom 15 solo suitable for class 2-3 white water?
Replies: 3
Views: 7371

Re: Is the Freedom 15 solo suitable for class 2-3 white wate

I have helped build several freedom 17's and they don't have a whole lot of rocker. I would assume the 15 is similar. Perhaps you might consider the 15 foot ranger which sounds like the boat that would be more suitable for what you would like to do. I have build several of them and they are a nice p...