Just received my classic 12 plans and partial kit, watched the video and read some recommendations on using green ash or oak. I was wondering what thoughts...
Peter, In the plans that I have Platt discussed the option of using softwood for the ribs. He just recommends increasing the size of the pieces to increase...
I've used plain pine lumber from home depot for a sof kayak. No problems. Hajo On Nov 20, 2010 12:26 PM, <a_wood_@...> wrote: Peter, In the plans that I...
Peter. I am finishing up a Classic 12 --- tacking down the Kevlar in preparation to cover. I used Oak for my rigs and ash for my stringers. I preferred the...
Thanks for the help on wood choices. I'll probably continue to look for ash or use oak for the ribs. I'm still vacillating on the long stringers may still...
I used spruce on the long stringers, and as mentioned, oak on the ribs . think I said ash the other day, but was cornfused . meant spruce. The boat is quite...
Richard, I contemplated painting, or possibly varnishing the inside of my Snowshoe 14 primarily to protect the Kevlar yarns so that they wouldn't catch on...
Mostly I plan to use my boat for fishing and crabbing. I'm thinking the paint on the inside would make things more sanitary and easier to clean out. Thanks for...
Hi Richard, I think I would have to agree with Aaron in regards to painting the inside. My feeling is that part of the charm and uniqueness of the Airolite...
Several of us have run out of the epoxy that is supplied with the kit. Maybe we were too generous with our glue-ups, but I would rather err on the side of too...
FYI – I used MAS epoxy when I put together an Annapolis wherry from Chesapeake boats (clcboats.com). I seemed very good and did not darken. I would use it...
On the glue topic... GA boats doesn't ship their epoxy to Canada. So when my kit arrived it came without it. Initially I began looking for something to glue...
In answer to your question about painting the framework with epoxy. I did exactly that using the epoxy resin from West Marine, and the results were...
That has not been my experience with epoxy. My baidarka's frame was covered with epoxy and then 2 coats of polyurethane finish to protect against UV. See...
So I finally got my boat in the water! Just a short paddle, but it does indeed float :-) For those of you who haven't seen it recently here's the link. I...
Thanks guys! The paint is Benjamin Moore Aura semi-gloss with a primer of Moore's "Fresh Start," two coats of each, 1st coat of primer thinned 25% or so that...
I've been lurking on this group for 2 or 3 years. Yours is one of the finest photo journals I have seen. Your wood work is impressive as well--very well done...
Aaron, your paint job looks great. Your whole boat looks great. Congratulations, you did it. Nice job on the photos too. I'm just about ready to put the paint...
Bob, ________________________________ I don't know yet. I had considered spar urethene and tried it on a sample and it turned the fabric yellowish. Not...
Richard… have been copying and filing a number of suggestion on this site as to type of paint/varnish, whatever, to use … I think at this time I might go...
Bob, After much agonizing and research, I have decided to use Sherwin Williams Porch and Floor Enamel (Waterborne formula for concrete and wood floors). I am ...
It is indeed Jim! And thanks. Once the ice melts I'll have it out on a 40-60 mile trip just to see how it is as a tripping canoe. Tripping's one of my passions...
