JEM Watercraft

Jeez guys I dunno, Ningi Creek would be a long travel for me, but I spose I could manage the five minute car journey

John
Mick will meet you anywhere he just wants to paddle your 14.
Mick have you ever paddled a wood yak you didnt build.
Ron

I know I'd rather paddle Ningi creek than the Boondall wetlands.

But anywhere that's wet is good.

I get more glass next week and can start getting back into working on mine..... Might even be finished in time for summer!

lark2004 wrote:
But anywhere that's wet is good.

Beer is wet.

damn it Matt,

I don't need to start drooling on my keyboard, I just had to buy a new computer today........(don't ask )

G'day all,
Finally got the kayak finished ready for the water ....today was the day .

Loaded on the racks and ready to roll:


Getting wet:


She floats OK:


Back from first paddle:


Another view:


Great day, paddled for about an hour until the breeze came up a bit.
First impression....great little kayak, a bit more tender than my previous plastic kayak but lovely to paddle, seems to track straight and not adversly effected by the crosswind.

First mod will be to fit a fishing rod holder.

Thanks Matt for a great design.

Wow!

Congratulations Paddlepup. Nice result.

Isn't that a pretty boat!! You are going to enjoy the paddling, fishing, camping, and admiration.

Nice work pup. But jeez if many more lakers get built around here we're gonna be tripping over the bloody things.
I see you're another one that went for thigh braces. I went a different way - mum always said I was different - I put the braces further forward and brace just below my knees. Seems to work for me.
You might just be wrong if you think you finished it. I thought that too, but since thinking that I've repainted it and am currently working on a different coaming to the one I originally put on but is probably closer to the one on the plans. Same with front bulkhead/hatch. That will be coming out soon. I Just love the fact that if'n you ain't happy with any aspect of these boats just cut it out/off and put something else on.