Glassing the Blades
It is amazing how much strength a layer of 2-ounce fiberglass will add to the wood. Between the two and with the cord around the edge the paddle blade can absorb a lot of abuse.
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It is amazing how much strength a layer of 2-ounce fiberglass will add to the wood. Between the two and with the cord around the edge the paddle blade can absorb a lot of abuse.
A common question is "what is the end pour good for?" For t
Anyone building a strip-built boat from scratch eventually has to decide how much wood they need. At the same time they may be curious as to how much the boat is going to weigh.
My Petrel has been my primary boat for a long time. It has been through some serious abuse over the years.
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.