My first Kayakfoundry build

[awoodman]

What inspired this was meeting up ,a couple of weeks ago, with a group of paddlers who meet weekly to paddle about 6 miles in their (up to 3 thousand dollar boats) so I wanted something multi chined. Another SOF...
The result a 17' X22'' with lowered sheer line for wind resistance. We paddle into the wind the first half which is good exercise, the most I have ever paddled at one time, because I'm usually just fishing from my boats....
And yes I'm out of my boat building mind and I need to burn out

[kneekap]

She's gonna' be a beauty. Bet it will be very fast too.

Keep at it.

[bowgarguide]

Be careful
Awoodsman. you will do what I did .
I built the Northwind she does it all for me and just dont have the drive now to build another ,
Ron

[RealBigReel]

Lookin' good already.

[awoodman]

8 oz. pollyester for the skin....

[awoodman]

On the combing.. the nails temporarily hold the fabric in place..pull each one at a time ,fold the fabric in... and re-insert the nail...then start sewing...

[awoodman]

After it is all sewn up iron the fabric to shrink out wrinkles....And then I stain......

[awoodman]

I attached a retractable fixed rudder to help with tracking and it works great ...

This morning lake pics....

[awoodman]

I just discovered a tool I had for capturing screen shots off my computer ..
The profile view is activated showing the dots that can adjust the keel, sheer, and deck lines....this program kayakfoundry is ausume....

[Cudadude]

That looks fast just setting there..Good workmenship