Paddlepup's Laker 14

Post by **jem** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:52 am

Looking nice!

Can I use that picture on my main web page?

Kayak Jack · Post by **Kayak Jack** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:54 am

Nice looking, Pup. And - your lawn is mowed to! You've been busy.

lark2004 · Post by **lark2004** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 6:22 pm

Nice work there Dave,

I have no doubt at all that you'll be on the water before me...

I still habe to glass the outside, put the top on, etc...... and to top it off I've got to rebuild the motor in the Acco!, the old Inter d358 engine gave up on me last week, so time is still not my side for boat building

Maybe next week I can start getting back into her

hairymick · Post by **hairymick** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:55 pm

Dave,

You have done this lovely boat proud mate. Beautiful job.

I am certain you will be delighted with with the way she paddles and handles, and even more happy with the all the questions you get when you put her in the water mate.

Bloody well done!!! Goodonyamaaaaate

Oldsparkey · Post by **Oldsparkey** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:21 pm

That is one mighty fine looking boat , I hate to think of it being painted but it is yours and deserves to be the way you want it. You will have many fun times paddling her and get ready for a lot of questions when folks see you paddling her.

Chuck.

paddlepup · Post by **paddlepup** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:52 am

Thanks for the comments fellas, makes me think I should get it finished now and on to the water.

As I've said in an earlier post I wish that I had cleaned off all the pencil marks now and not used any permanent marker !!!!, as the ply certainly comes up well once the epoxy has been applied and would look great finished clear. There's always next time

I'll let you all know when I get it wet.

Matt - Its ok to use the pic for your website, I'll post a better pic when it's finished and on the water.

Kayak Jack · Post by **Kayak Jack** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 3:45 pm

Could you apply a JEM logo over magic marker and then varnish?

hairymick · Post by **hairymick** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 5:06 pm

Dave, and Lark and John,

When you guys get ya Lakers done, would you be interested in a sort of Laker Meet and Greet, somewhere in South East Qld.

Would be great to meet up for a paddle somewhere down your way.

paddlepup · Post by **paddlepup** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 6:05 pm

Mik

Sounds like a great idea to me. You'd better think about hiring a truck though 'cause we'd wanna see more than just your Lakers....you gotta bring 'em all

Most of my previous paddling has only been around the shallows in Moreton Bay off Victoria Point but we could try the Boondall Wetlands or Bells / Coochin creeks off The Bribie Passage.

I'm in....Look forward to it down the track.

hairymick · Post by **hairymick** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:14 pm

Mate,

I think there are way more lakers being built here than are being posted. In the last few months, I have been getting a steady stream of emails from people asking about the free Laker . Many claim to be in the SEQ area.

These boats are bloody ideal for around here. I took mine for a paddle in Beelbi Creek yesterday and had forgotton just how much fun she is to paddle. I think the 14 footer will be even better. My only gripe with the 13 footer is that I can only take a relatively small cooler.

Mate, get ready for all the questions, each and every time you go somewhere with your lovely boat. People (complete strangers) will come up to you and each will have a dozen or more questions. I try to leave an hour or so early to allow for this.

Mate,

We are up for a paddle any where - any time.

Any of the places you mention would be fine with us. Pumicestone Passage is a little closer for us and Ningi Creek is spectacular, but Boondall Wetlands are also on our to do list

and anywhere in between.