Thanks Rick, some interesting points to consider. I do like the high stems for the visual effect, but I have noticed the problem with windage when paddleing solo. Maybe he will go for the lower profile with higher gunwhales.
Regards,
Richard
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- Tue Jan 04, 2011 1:09 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Increasing freeboard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11449
- Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:02 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Increasing freeboard
- Replies: 9
- Views: 11449
Increasing freeboard
A friend wants to use my Hiawatha formers to make a boat, but he requires more volume. Has anyone done this by increasing the freeboard with a few more strips. My concerns are stability. overall handling and the visual effects.
Any input would be appreciated.
Richard
Any input would be appreciated.
Richard
- Fri Dec 31, 2010 2:15 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Using narrow fibreglass cloth
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9416
- Wed Dec 29, 2010 12:49 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Using narrow fibreglass cloth
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9416
cloth width
Hi Heikki, Thanks for the quick reply. I don't know the Ranger. What are the dimentions, and who designed it? My last build was a Bearmountain Hiawatha. Like you I used WRC strips, ash stems and seats, but for the deck I used Meranti , a light species of mahogany with a good colour. For the thwart I...
- Wed Dec 29, 2010 4:51 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Using narrow fibreglass cloth
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9416
Narrow cloth
Hi Heikki
Beautiful boats. What was their finished weight using metre wide cloth.
All the best for 2011.
Richard
Beautiful boats. What was their finished weight using metre wide cloth.
All the best for 2011.
Richard
- Sat Dec 18, 2010 11:18 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Using narrow fibreglass cloth
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9416
glass cloth width
Hi J. M.
Where in the U.K. are you based? I haven't come across any other U.K. builders, may be we could swap notes.
Where in the U.K. are you based? I haven't come across any other U.K. builders, may be we could swap notes.
- Fri Dec 17, 2010 5:06 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Using narrow fibreglass cloth
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9416
Narrow cloth
Hi Glen, You gave me the contact or the German company. Unfortunately they no longer produce wide cloth. There maybe someone in Europe producing it, but I have yet to find them. I would say to European builders ,"Bite the bullet and go across the pond." As well as being easier with wide cl...
- Thu Dec 16, 2010 3:27 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Using narrow fibreglass cloth
- Replies: 17
- Views: 9416
Cloth width
Hi, Having built two boats, the first with narrow cloth joined down the keel and the second with 60" cloth imported from the U.S. I would go for the latter everytime. Trying to keep narrow cloth in place whilst wetting it out is a nightmare. I would pay the shipping costs and get it from the St...
- Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:02 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Hello from middle Georgia (USA)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5481
Hiawatha
Hi,
Great looking boat.Just finished my Hiawatha, but I couldn't match your 47lbs, mine came in at 49lbs. Photo on project directories under Hiawatha.
Regards,
Richard
Great looking boat.Just finished my Hiawatha, but I couldn't match your 47lbs, mine came in at 49lbs. Photo on project directories under Hiawatha.
Regards,
Richard
- Wed Apr 28, 2010 2:10 pm
- Forum: Project Directories
- Topic: 15' 0" Hiawatha
- Replies: 89
- Views: 195694
Finished at last
Hi, I have just finished my Hiawatha and would like to thank all those who helped and gave advice. I was asked to show it at the Welsh Canoe and Kayak Show and it attracted much attention. The burning question now is, what will the next build be? A sea kayak seems to be top of the list. Regards, Ric...
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 12:54 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Current Forum Statistics- please read!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 14882
- Sun Jan 03, 2010 4:41 am
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Laminated yoke
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5009
Yolk
Hi Randy,
Thank you very much. All tips much appreciated.
Richard
Thank you very much. All tips much appreciated.
Richard
- Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:54 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Laminated yoke
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5009
Yolk design
Hi Rick, Simply superb,just what I wanted. Your contribution on this thread interested me as weight is a major consideration on my Hiawatha. My first build was a Peterborough using the belt and bracers philosophy, and it ended up far too heavy for lifting on and off roof racks, even though I was ver...
- Fri Jan 01, 2010 5:17 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: Laminated yoke
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5009
Laminated yolk
Interesting article Rick, do you have a design for carving a yolk?
Thanks,
Richard
Thanks,
Richard
- Sun Feb 01, 2009 3:12 pm
- Forum: Builders' Forum
- Topic: 60 inch cloth
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2197
Hi Randy Sorry to be so long replying but life has been hectic. Yes I did make the seats and wove the cane. The weaving was interesting at first but soon becomes laborious, however, you will have great satisfaction when it is finished. Personally I cannot imagine buying anything other than materials...