Big Problem
Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2008 12:14 am
I started stitching my kayak together, squared the frames and then flipped her over for a look. 
The bottom keel joint had a 1 " offset for the length of the hull.
I thought a a little about adding a keel strip to cover it up, but I figured that I would still end up paddling on one side more that the other to keep her strait.
I decided to take the bottom out and fix the joint seams. I've been trying to get these kayaks done with so much else going on, I guess I just rushed a little to much. Lesson learned.
Cut out, removed, and sanded down to separate, and reset the bottom panels
Here's my little man/helper that claims all the kayaks for himself.
He wanted to help, so I gave him a chip brush and some water to paint his sisters yak.
Here's my oldest thinking about redoing his deck after looking at his sisters natural finish.
We can't wait to get back on the water ,
Jeff
The bottom keel joint had a 1 " offset for the length of the hull.I thought a a little about adding a keel strip to cover it up, but I figured that I would still end up paddling on one side more that the other to keep her strait.
I decided to take the bottom out and fix the joint seams. I've been trying to get these kayaks done with so much else going on, I guess I just rushed a little to much. Lesson learned.
Cut out, removed, and sanded down to separate, and reset the bottom panels
Here's my little man/helper that claims all the kayaks for himself.
He wanted to help, so I gave him a chip brush and some water to paint his sisters yak.
Here's my oldest thinking about redoing his deck after looking at his sisters natural finish.
We can't wait to get back on the water ,
Jeff
