Millcreek 16.5 Hybrid 50/50 Kayak

[swampwood]

Well the bottom is finished. :mrgreen:
Finally got to start using my HVLP sprayer. I won't be brushing anymore.
When it dries I will flip it over and attach the rub rails and begin the job of finish sanding the top.
Finally getting closer to the end. :?:

 

[beekeeper]

Leave it upside down and nobody will no it is a wooden boat. I'm impressed with the spray job. It looks like gel-coat and feels very smooth. When you are ready, I'm available for the capacity test. :roll:

beekeeper

 

[Kayak Jack]

Swampus Woodicus, when the notorious Bee Keeper comes to help you with the capacity test, I'll bet he'll be fully equipped with fishing gear to make the test as realistic as possible. :wink:

 

[beekeeper]

Swampus Woodicus, when the notorious Bee Keeper comes to help you with the capacity test, I'll bet he'll be fully equipped with fishing gear to make the test as realistic as possible. :wink:

The first test is to test for capacity only. I don't need added weight for that. Most owners are happy if it floats me.
I can certify a boat as a "fishing boat". This does require gear, at least two trips, and you paddle if it is a tandem. :roll: :lol:

beekeeper

 

[Kayak Jack]

Beware, Swampus Woodicus - he's sneaky and bears watching! Two tests indeed. :wink:

 

[swampwood]

Leave it upside down and nobody will no it is a wooden boat. I'm impressed with the spray job. It looks like gel-coat and feels very smooth. When you are ready, I'm available for the capacity test. :roll:

beekeeper

I think the reason that the posts (of other builder, owners) and the designer of this build say it is fast is because it is so sleek and slick. Water will most probably run the other way. I hope :?: :?: :mrgreen:

 

[swampwood]

Still working on final sanding to get ready for the varnish :mrgreen:

 

[swampwood]

Finally, the first coat of varnish is going on tommorow morning.

 

[swampwood]

First coat of varnish on. That cypress is truly some beautiful wood.

 

[swampwood]

Second coat of varnish on finally. Been too humid to paint.
Its looking more and more like glass.

 

[swampwood]

Finally finished the varnish.
Working on the final rigging.

 

[beekeeper]

I forgot to ask, when do you want the capacity test done? :roll:

beekeeper

 

[Kayak Jack]

I forgot to ask, when do you want the capacity test done? :roll:

Ya need to keep an eye on this Beekeeper. For a good lookin' fella, he's slippery.

 

[swampwood]

I am watching him, Jack.
Actually looking for a bigger fella to test it. Beekeepers too light. :lol: :lol:

 

[Kayak Jack]

Yeah, Beekeeper's kinda dainty.

 

[swampwood]

Ready for its maided voyage.

 

[beekeeper]

You need a better camera. The boat looks even better than the pictures show it. Great job!

beekeeper

 

[woodman]

Swampwood.. if you don't mind me asking what is the width of the bottom panel on that hull?

 

[mike]

WOW!

Just WOW!

That's a beautiful boat.

Mike

 

[swampwood]

Swampwood.. if you don't mind me asking what is the width of the bottom panel on that hull?

Woodman,
It is 21" at 9' from the bow.