Stems

Articles and videos about how to make and install inner and outer stems in wood strip or stitch and glue boat construction.

Setting up Forms - Petrel Kayak Build - E2

Join Nick Schade at Guillemot Kayaks as he constructs a strip-built Petrel sea kayak. From setting up forms to scarfing sheer strips, Nick showcases meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. With emphasis on functionality and aesthetics, his workshop offers invaluable insights into the art of kayak building.

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Shaping Inner Stems with a Block Plane - Making a Kayak - microBootlegger Sport - E7

Spending a little time shaping the inner stems

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Making a Petrel Play Kayak: Outer Stems and More Glass - E16

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Making a Petrel Play Kayak: Making Inner Stems and Installing the First Strips - Episode 3

Video 3 in the series documenting the making of a strip-built kayak. Making the inner stems and installing the first strips

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Canoe Stems

I want a canoe. I love kayaks and the Nymph canoe is great fun, but there are time when my wife Robin and I want to hop into a boat after dinner and go for a relaxing paddle. And for a simple no-nonsense paddle there is really nothing like a canoe.

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How to Make a Kayak - Installing a Solid Outer Stem

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How to Make a Kayak - Shaping Internal Stems

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