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For the average boat-builder, getting your hair glued together probably ranks last on the list of stitch-and-glue hazards-- not so for me, even when tied in a bun. Aside from pouring vinegar over my head to get the epoxy out, and finding that I didn't have nearly enough fiberglass cloth for the deck, the weekend was as productive as could possibly be and really very satisfying! Despite the set back, I left the workshop in very good spirits, and look forward to getting more 6oz. fiberglass cloth from the local West Marine supply shop. Apparently, I was rather generous while cutting the fabric for the cockpit and hull. Much to my surprise, planing and sanding the hull-to-deck joint was not the ordeal I had imagined. For one thing, planing 3/4" sheer clamps to fit a cambered deck is a lot more labor intensive than planing 4mm plywood to be flush with the side panels. So really, there shouldn't have been much surprise there. And sanding the joint was as much a pleasure as I remember sanding the hull was. It's very rewarding to see the kayak come to form, and be able to run your fingers along the silky smoothness of a joint that used to be jagged and unfit. |
The hull-to-deck joint is sanded smooth and rounded over. This was taken before the masking tape was applied. Scroll down for more images... |
