Builder's Notebook
Building an Aluminum Frame Folding Kayak
January Sea Trial
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[January 27, 2006]
This is the third iteration of this boat.
It's getting there.
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A new boat, new paddle, and new gloves.
Let's roll!
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The boat feels very familiar. Even though I've changed the lines quite a bit it feels similar to the way it did on the last two tests and to the wood frame skin on frame I built before.
We've had a lot of rain this winter and there is quite a current going here. Once out into the water I have to work to get the boat under control.
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No time to loll around! The bow wants to turn down stream and I have to step on the gas to get it under control. It doesn't take long to get a workout in this current.
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The verdict:
I want to raise the rear deck rail near the combing just a little, and raise the ends of both deck rails in order to get a little more deck ridge.
The seat is a go. Time to build something more comfy. The floor boards need to be extended beyond that fourth cross frame.
The washboard combing makes for a relaxing ride since you can easily move the legs around. As well it sure makes it easy to get into and out of! The short of it is that it's a kayak, and just getting out for a bit feels great!
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