markstephens Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 I'm in the process of building a plywood and fiberglass surfing kayak - a version of Ralph Beer's "Surfyak II". I set up a photo journal of the building process if anyone is curious about this boat: http://www.kayakpics.com/gallery/album53 Just click on the first picture and then scroll thru if you want to read the descriptions that go with each picture. (Descriptions don't show up in slideshow mode.) I'll be adding more to the album as I progress with the project. Thanks to Bill Gwynn for the great photo site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Looks like a fun project. I'll be interested to see how it performs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sylvester Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Mark, What size paddler will it take? Inseam, foot size etc? Are you putting fins on it?Thanks, Paul S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstephens Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 Hi Paul: I'm 6'1", (33" inseam) around 195 lbs and with size 13 feet. I actually modified the bow volume a bit to allow room to fit my big feet comfortably. I think it will now handle a bigger paddler (weight and height) than myself.I've installed fin boxes, but plan to learn to paddle it without fins first. I'll probably start using fins in it at some point.Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sylvester Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 If you fit than I should just sqeeze in. I am always looking for a new design to build and I will try to check yours out if you are surfing it at a beach near me. thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Nystrom Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Paul, whatever happened with the other surf boat you were building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Sylvester Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 It is done, except for the varnish or paint.The designer called it a lite duty river boat or a kids kayak. I was the one who saw the surf potential in it. I plan to try it out in the surf one of these weeks, but the ends are a little pointed for busy areas. It is my 11-year olds boat......but I made the cockpit big enough for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstephens Posted May 2, 2005 Author Share Posted May 2, 2005 The Surfyak is finished and ready for the waves. It's a very funky boat, no doubt about it. http://www.kayakpics.com/albums/album53/Surfyak16.sized.jpg Photo album updated here: http://www.kayakpics.com/gallery/album53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda Posted May 3, 2005 Share Posted May 3, 2005 WOW! She's beautiful, Mark. I'd love to see her/you in action on the waves. Give us a full report when you get her in the water. Great job!Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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