Another kayak update…
The kayak has finally reached the point where you can get a good idea of how it will look upon completion. The deck is still full of wires (click the pic to get better detail), and it’s not actually attached to the hull yet, but once I get some epoxy on the deck it will really start to look like a boat that’s ready to hit the water. Looks are deceiving though. I still have some work to do.
Progress on the Kayak!
As I’m sure you’re all aware, my friend Jim and I have had a kayak building project “in process” for longer than I care to admit. JuBu has instituted a firm deadline now though, so I’ve been working like mad to finish it before the big day. This week has been particularly busy. I’ve spent six of the last seven evenings removing wires, sanding and sanding some more. Tonight I finally applied the first coat of epoxy to the hull.
The following picture was taken last Sunday morning. If you look closely (click on the picture for a better look), you can see the wires sticking out of the seams, and the epoxy patches are fairly obvious. It looks like a kayak, but it’s pretty dang ugly.
Same ugly boat. Same day.
I spent all day Sunday, then Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings (we had childbirth class on Wednesday), removing wires, sanding and sanding some more. On Saturday, I spent some time cleaning and organizing the shop and then finally applied the first coat of epoxy to the entire hull.
My kayak is now officially un-ugly. Of course, this is just the hull. There is still much to do. I’m starting to have hope though that I can get this kayak done, and take it on its maiden voyage, before JuBu arrives. Then I can start making a canoe for the whole family.
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