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Epoxy and varnish. :D

Beekeeper is right Ron. No Holes

Ron, Actually like the way the panels shape the bottom keel, than the rounded bottom of the strip build version.

Ron, If that is what interests you about luan, great. You do know that luan has a good and bad side, right. I like plywood with a pronouned grain (that is beauty to me) :!:

Ron, I glass all the boats I build! Even the marine ply boats. Because I use 3-6mil. Okoume ply to save on weight. Now they are ply and you can sand without going through the veneer without trying. I do think BeeKeeper is right about using bc ply instead of luan. It is alot stronger. The luan...

I will not use luan to build a boat again, but it does make cheap crating material. The reason I made that statement is: It has a thin veener and the core material is not really a ply but a filler. It does not take any stress. Do not let it get wet. So if you fiberglass it, why use the wood at...

Piper, Looks like the new boat can carry your UJ, you, and 2-3 dutch ovens and not break a sweat. :D :D After all it was weight tested by our other friend, BK. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Jack, The designer lives or lived in your home state. Do you know anything about this boat?

I would use epoxy+silica+ sanding dust. It is harder and can be matched better. I would not use titebond. soft and does not sand well.

Looks like I might be putting my (plans) on hold for awhile and build this boat for someone else. I will know for sure in a couple of weeks after I get the plans and we come to agreement. You may see this one in Lake Ponchatrain. http://www.duckworksbbs.com/plans/bufflehead/index.htm

I may have to mount it on the back. Thanks

Woodman, I am not saying you are wrong. My thinking is that as long as the trolling motor is not restricted and can (pull) the amount of water it needs it should work. A Jet ski uses an impellor (pushes) and pumps the water out. Thinking of doing this to protect the propellor from any...

My idea is to incorporate the motor into the hull. Thinking of installing the motor in a tube (pvc pipe), even with the bottom or stightly below, and using kayak rudder to steer it. It would have a water pickup in the forward end of the tube. I like the steath mood. The only way you would be...

Received the plans today and started looking over them. So far I see lots of ways to cut down on the weight without sacrificing strength. Trying to figure out how to install the trolling motor and keep it higher than the bottom of the boat? They have it way below the bottom of the boat.

Ron, The staples might work better in the soft wood you use?

Thanks guys, I can see that there could be a problem using the wires in soft lumber. I have only stich & glued plywood. But I leave the wires in and glue the seams over them and pull the wires out after the epoxy cures.

I have only used copper wire and drill 1/16" holes. I run my fillets down the seam and over the wire. After it cures I have no problem pulling the wires out. Even though all the plans say to not cover the wires, because they are hard to pull. Not true Or maybe it depends on the epoxy you use! I...

It has a good friend. Keeps it in his livingroom. He said he will use it.

Thanks Jack. Brain is not moving fast this morning.

If anyone sees this kayak around the Philly area, please send me a pic or let me know. Thanks