Boat Building Techniques

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In 2010 I started making a strip-built Petrel sea kayak using cedar strips, fiberglass and Carbon-Kevlar Cloth. I documented much of the process on video and below are the short videos I produced showing many of the building techniques incorporated.

While many people mount these hip-braces or as I call them "cheek plates" so they extend from th

I've got mixed feelings about deck lines.

Preparation

The hole pretty much defines the shape so

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