At the ends of the hull, there were small gaps in the bevel. I filled these with epoxy putty.
The seams were rounded slightly to allow the 'glass to follow the hull easily.
The hull with a layer of 5oz glass. I covered the keels with a strips of bias 5 oz glass. I forgot to get a photo.
A label in the 'glass will help to identify the kayak should it ever get "lost"
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I used ez-point studs
to fasten the footpeg rails to the hull. The studs require that the
threads in the rails be removed, as well as space made for a 1/4x20
nut. I used a 7/8" hole saw to do both steps at once.
The rail/footpeg assembly is from Newfound.
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I
covered the ends of the rails with tape, then tacked the rail with the
studs in place with a dot of epoxy. After the 'tack' had cured, I
removed the rails, leaving the studs behind. |
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I notched the stud plate with my dremel and a cutoff wheel to achieve better glue bite.
The whole plate is buried in thickened/colored epoxy, covered with 2 layers of 3.75oz 'glass.
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The finished hull, all surfaces sealed in epoxy, ready for the assembly of the hull to the deck. |
The Bulkheads were sealed with three thin coats of epoxy.
I covered everything with newspaper to limit the mess from any epoxy squeeze out. |
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I glued the halves together with epoxy, thickened with fumed silica, and a little wood dust for color.
The whole assembly was "clamped" with straps and reinforced strapping tape.
I reached through the hatches and cockpit to wipe up drips on the sheer clamp. |
I trimmed the deck to the hull with a spokeshave, then rounded the seam with a fairing board and R.O.S.
The halves were 'glassed together with bias cut strips of 3.75 oz material.
These photos show the boat after a sanding of the joint, and an all-over sanding to 100 grit and a fill coat of epoxy.. |
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Almost ready to wet-sand and apply the finish! |
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