Staining the Recess - microBootlegger Sport - E30
Pre staining the cockpit recess so it will match the rest of the boat.
Sea Kayak
Sea kayaks are designed to handle well in open water and for paddling longer distances.
Are Longer Kayaks Really Faster?
I often get questions to the effect of: "I have trouble keeping up with my friends, what kayak should I get?" Everyone knows that longer kayaks are faster, so obviously I should be recommending the longest kayaks I have to these folks.
Fast Wood Destruction - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E29
In this episode I break expensive router bits and tear apart expensive plywood.
Preparing for the Back Deck - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E27
All that is left to strip is the back deck. I need trim to the feature line between the side and the back deck.
Centering the Centerline - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E25
Getting the centerline exactly in the center helps assure the strips on either side will be a perfect mirror image.
Glassing - Petrel Build - E9
In this episode, I work on a 17-foot high-performance sea kayak, the Petrel, as I prepare to fiberglass it. I detail the meticulous preparation needed for applying the epoxy and discuss the process of fill coating the hull and deck. I also share insights on using different epoxy resins for wetting out the cloth and applying the fill coat.Stripping up the Front Deck - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E24
Adding strips to one side of the front deck.
Stripping Strips - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E22
So, I found a couple strips out of sequence. I had to strip off the strips.
Flipping the Forms - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E21
Fitting in the Whiskey strip of the closing strip on the bottom.
Final Sanding & Staining - Petrel Kayak Build - E8
Nick chronicles the meticulous process of preparing a boat for staining. The deliberate and detailed approach to sanding, filling gaps, and applying stain reveals the dedication required in boat construction.
