Kayak

 

This is a photographic history of the building of A Kayak

 

Drafted my own plans - all welcome you can e-mail me for a copy ax dxf files

 

Set out cut out plan to reduce waste

 

I cut out each rib with a jig saw

 

I build stands

 

I made a backbone from 35 x 120mm

 

I have set all the ribs on the backbone

 

different look at the frame

 

different view

 

and another view I got excited

 

After months of no progress on the strip plank version of the Kayak
I decided to use the frame to make patterns then get a laser cut plywood kit made.
So far it looks like this is a winner, as long as it floats and sits even in the water I will be very happy.
I have tried to include a few photos below to describe the process.
Anyone out there want to build one?

Out laser cut sheets have arrived and our first job is to cut out all the parts

 

this photo shows all the parts cut out laid side by side in an inline for assembly

 

here is a close up of the bulkheads, these are only a jig for the building phase.

 

Here is the topdeck stitched on to the bottom, the bottom is all glued and ready to paint. At this stage it looks like you could take it for a paddle

 

Close up photo of the seat area

 

The rear hatch close up

 

the forward hatch close up

 

Just to show how light it is I have it above my head, it's not that hevey at all (no ropes involved)