Michael_Crouse Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 A big thanks to all who lent a hand with the outfitting workshop today. It was great to see everyone helping each other out, getting our boats set up, fixing skegs, carving foam, fixing another skeg, replacing deck lines, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stnoonan Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Just curious, how were you folks fixing skegs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 Here, Here!I can't tell you all how much I appreciated all the help (and Dee could probably quantify how much help that is) I got. If was great - much thanks for everything!_Shane"Would a knife help protect you against a ‘curious’ shark? I don’t know but I would like the option." - Trevor Gardner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 I would like to add my NUMEROUS thanks to Brian, Richard, Jerry, Suzanne (for getting me and my boat there!) and Dee for making the space and wonderful talent available, for providing materials and tools to out fit out boats. I'm incredibly pleased with my new pegless, foam bulkhead, fix of a defective paddle and mucho advice on the many questions I had on other items I want to overhaul that I will get to soon !THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH !This is an amazing experience and so much a part of who NSPN is: a club with friends who want to paddle and get "into" their boats !Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eneumeier Posted January 18, 2004 Share Posted January 18, 2004 >Just curious, how were you folks fixing skegs? I was adding a rudder. If my skeg ever needs fixing, I won't have to worry about it. :-)) Liz N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael_Crouse Posted January 18, 2004 Author Share Posted January 18, 2004 >Just curious, how were you folks fixing skegs? With great difficulty! :-oMy cable skeg had a kink in the line so it was removed straightened, cleaned up, lubricated, and reinstalled. It works really well now, Brian's old boat had the exact same skeg so he was a big help.Kim's skeg has always had some issues deploying. When we tried to take it apart we discovered that the skeg box was too small for the vcp rope skeg that was installed. We (forceably) removed the skeg and ground down the sides of the skeg. We then replaced the rope and bungie and now it works like a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 as a new nspn member and not knowing anyone else, it was a great feeling to walk in out of the snow and into the warmth of the *loading dock.* that is to say, i looked around and found everyone to be all smiles, scarcely introducing themselves before offering to lend a hand.i got lots of great advice and ideas and generally had a grand olde tyme. for those keeping a tally (or unable to attend), we (because i alone accomplished none of this) were able to do things like:build up a foam backrest;drill tiny holes in the bulkheads to relieve pressure from temperature change;fix my skeg (the apparently notorious NDK sticking issue) by popping out the skeg, taking the round center piece off (using a screw driver to gently pry it off) and cleaning it so it could pivot easily, and tightening up the bungee (some chose to replace theirs, since the factory bungee isn't great). other folks also moved the v clamp to the rear of the cockpit, so that it doesn't have to travel under the deck and put a new line on it (that's my next project); put a small grab line in my skeg by drilling a little hole and putting a 6" long line through it, someone could easily come alongside my boat and pull the skeg down for you if it wasn't working properly (see previous item);drill small holes in the rubber tabs on my hatches and run lines through them tied to the decklines so they won't fall off and sink;treat my hatches with 303 (improves the seal, the ease of getting them on and off and protects from the sun);and began to replace my bungees and decklines (okay, all i actually did was get the materials and good ideas on how i might set them up, but it's a start).all that is to say, thanks to everyone (especially the organizers, whose patience, generosity and insight was truly great), and i heartily recommend any future events like this for fun, progress and cameraderie.colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 ...who helped make this event possible. There is no way this could have happened with people to secure the space, help transport the equipment and supplies, and assist the participants in working on their boats. Your contributions are truly appreciated.I would also like to thank all those who attended. It's the participants that make an event like this worthwhile. Your energy, enthusiams and desire to learn is truly inspirational and make it very rewarding for those of us who helped organize the event. It was a pleasure working with all of you.Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Thank you for helping me with my boats on sunday--and i was able to get the night heron home in one piece--to see what people do to their boats from rigging to seats to back rests--and to hear rationale for decisions made for custom outfitting--inspiring and talented people--les Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 Leslie,Unfortunately for me, I wasn't there Sunday. I have seen pictures of the Night Heron and it looks like a gorgeous boat. Would you happen to have any photos?_Shane"Would a knife help protect you against a ‘curious’ shark? I don’t know but I would like the option." - Trevor Gardner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard N Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Brian, many thanks for the countless hours you spent preparing for the workshop and for bringing supplies, hand tools, drill press, band saw, extension chords, etc. (a complete workshop).Your experience, guidance and encouragement along with the cooperative input of all who attended made the workshop an overwhelming learning experience.Although each of us had our personal pet projects, everyone who attended obtained an incredible amount of knowledge by observing and helping others. It wasn't just a workshop, it was actually a detailed course in kayak repair and modification.Brian, many thanks again. "You da man"!Richard Living to learn.Romany White, Blue trim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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