BUILD PHOTOS

Evolution Of a Strip Built Kayak

 

Materials Fresh Off The Truck

Lots Of 18' Strips

Station Forms

Strong Back With Risers

Strong Back With Risers And Stations Aligned

End Shot

Full Length, Looks Good Already

Stem Lamination "Clampfest"

First Few Strips On

Showing Shape

Most Of The Easy Part Is Done

Taking Shape

Close Up Of Tight Bend

Before The Cut

Before The Cut From Side

After The Cut

Filled The Hole.

Hull Filled In

Epoxy Outer Stems

Outside Walnut Stem Before Shaping

Side View Of Fresh Stem

Shaped Stem, Flexible Wood

Shaped Stem From The Top

Side Shot With Lots Of Plane Curls

Fiberglass Cloth

First Coat Of Epoxy

Second Coat Of Epoxy

Third Coat Of Epoxy

Finally Flipped

Reinstalled Station Forms

Sheer Strips And Outline Of Graphics

Filling In

Fore And Aft Decks Filled

Side Shot

Deck Filled In FINALLY

Close Up Of Joints

Aft Shot

Side Shot

Sanded

Coaming Recess

Deck After 'Glass

Deck 2

Coaming Clampfest

Careful Cut!!!

Now Relax

Begining All Wood Hatch Cover Stop And Gasket Lip

Completed Cover Stop And Gasket Lip

Coaming After Glass

Ready For Bonding Deck And Hull Together

Epoxying Inside Seam

Inside View While Epoxy Cures

Grab Loops: Surgeon's Knot With Extra Tuck, Finished Off With Siezing

Walnut Deck Hardware

Rear Bulkhead With Copper John

End Pour With My Truck At It's Best As "Anchor"