gerry s Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I'm in the process of building another wood strip/fiberglass kayak. Many people have expressed interest, curiosity, envy? etc. If there is enough interest I'd be glad to have a "shoptalk" session over a cup of coffee/tea in my shop, see the work in progress, answer questions, etc. The forms are set, I just ripped the strips and shaped the cove and bead and will hopefully start assembly soon. If there is enough interest we'll set a date for a group get together; or I'd be glad to meet one on one. This could be combined with a paddle afterwards in the great variety of water/conditions around Portsmouth.Post interest or e-mail me directlyGerry SmithPortsmouthLooks like this Saturday (Feb 4) would be good for me. I'll plan to be here in the morning working on the boat so anyone interested should just come by around 10:00 am. Bring your gear and we'll do a paddle afterwards. If you're interested but can't make it Sat. just let me know and we'll set something up. Call or e-mail for directions or mapquest Gerry Smith306 South StPortsmouth, NH603 431 5406gws7983 at yahoo dot coman rsvp might be good just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Crouse Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I'm interested in this, depending on the date of course. I finally have the space to build a boat, finding the time is another matter, but I have the workshop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Count me in too with the caveat that Sat. is usally better than Sunday for me.I keep thinking about building a boat. Especially after briefly trying out Nick Schade's new Petrel last fall.Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dee Hall Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 Are you building another custom design this time? Or is it something we would recognize?-Dee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Lord Posted January 27, 2006 Share Posted January 27, 2006 I would like to stop by sometime. I work a rotating schedule so would have to know when you are available.Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesbennett Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Gerry,I have to be in Portsmith on Feb 10 for Disaster training...got room for me thrusday night the 9th and we could talk boats!! Right now I am particulary interested in how you did the cove and bead. I have joined a woodworkers group here and they suggest it is not that hard! Thinking of doing it next winter. And I too am interested in what you are building!!maryb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 In case you haven't heard about it, there is an outstanding online kayak building website sponsored by Guillemot Kayaks. http://www.kayakforum.com/ It's a tresure trove of information on kayak building in general, with an emphasis on strip building. There have been many discussions on the use of cove and bead strips vs. beveling the edges. There are pros and cons to both methods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 I'm interested. Weekend meeting works best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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