The video covers several tasks related to installing a retractable skeg. Including constructing the skeg box that will house the skeg, shaping the plywood skeg into an airfoil, reinforcing areas of the skeg with fiberglass, fabricating the control slot trough for the deployment knob, and doing an epoxy end pour in the hull to strengthen the ends. Throughout, the host Nick discusses the pros and cons of having a skeg.

In this video, Nick and Bill are working on the Petrel Play SG, a stitch and glue sea kayak from a kit made by Chesapeake Light Craft. They focus on glassing some of the kayak parts and explain the process in detail. They demonstrate the process of layering the fiberglass on different components and provide insights on effectively using epoxy and thickening agents. They also introduce the concept of peel ply and its application in the fiberglassing process. Nick emphasizes the value of taking on smaller tasks such as fiberglassing early in the building process to gain familiarity with the materials and techniques.

In this video Nick Schade and Bill work on fiberglassing the Petrel Play SG sea kayak, addressing gaps at the bow and stern, laying fiberglass cloth, wetting it with epoxy using brushes and rollers, and applying a fill coat to smooth out the texture. The video offers detailed demonstrations and explanations of the stitch-and-glue boat building process.

I am starting to make my boat plans available in digital form so customers can download them instead of dealing with the time and expense of shipping.

We trimmed fiberglass from our Petrel Play SG sea kayak, focusing on rounding the chines and cleaning up the hull for durability. Using careful techniques, we prepared for fiberglassing, ensuring a smooth, strong build. Our meticulous preparation lays the foundation for exceptional performance on the water.

Nick and Bill sand cured epoxy fillets to prepare for fiberglassing the interior of a Chesapeake Light Craft kayak kit. They mix small batches of epoxy, applying it with rollers and brushes. Nick coaches Bill on technique for evenly wetting out the 4oz fiberglass without excess. They use a slotted cup to remove the excess epoxy, ending up with a nicely reinforced interior.

In this Episode Bill and I checked the deck alignments, tightened the wires, and spot welded her all up with CA glue. We focused on the combing and hatches first to get them angles right. Had some twist to wrestle out but got them panels lined up good in the end. Pulled the wires and called it a day.

This episode a detailed description of a boat-building process, specifically focusing on filling seams with thickened epoxy to create fillets between panels. Nick explains the materials, tools, and techniques used in the process, emphasizing the importance of a smooth and strong fillet. The process involves mixing epoxy with wood flour, applying it to seams using a piping bag, and shaping the fillet. Nick demonstrates the steps, offers tips, and discusses the significance of the fillet in reinforcing the boat structure.

In this video, Nick Schade and Bill are building the Petrel Play SG Stitch and glue sea kayak kit from Chesapeake Light Craft. The focus is on continued assembly of the deck and installing the hatch and cockpit recesses. They emphasize the importance of creating a recessed hatch to keep the kayak dry and maintain the boat's sleek look. Throughout the process, they encounter challenges, such as ensuring the panels fit tightly, but they remain committed to creating a high-performance kayak.

This episode Nick and Bill are working on assembling the deck, focusing on various components like the cockpit and hatches. They discuss the use of a heat gun to shape plywood parts, the importance of achieving a good fit, and the comfort and functionality benefits of the assembled components.