I hear the same on the 4mm as to the 3mm. I'm not a kayaker either the low seating will be a concern on my swind 15-30. I guess we could put more weight in the bottom of our gear not our rear to make ballast. I'll be enjoying your adventure with you as you post, thanks for the pictures too.
TRR Laker build
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Ozark
The Laker isn't but 22 inches wide at the bottom the South wind is a whole different animal I don't think you will have a problem with seating height at 30 inches wide My Freedom is rock solid at 29 inches wide.
Ron
The Laker isn't but 22 inches wide at the bottom the South wind is a whole different animal I don't think you will have a problem with seating height at 30 inches wide My Freedom is rock solid at 29 inches wide.
Ron
G'day Oz,
I reckon the SW 15/30 will be very stable.
I would recommend you experiment with a seat something like Chucks and play with the height. 4 or 5 inch seat height should be no problem at all.
I made several seat bases for my SW. I use a low one for offshore and a higher one for still water.
I reckon the SW 15/30 will be very stable.
I would recommend you experiment with a seat something like Chucks and play with the height. 4 or 5 inch seat height should be no problem at all.
I made several seat bases for my SW. I use a low one for offshore and a higher one for still water.
Dear Rat-type guy,
You may want to rig an internal tether for your hatches. Not only prevents the Texas wind (of which I'm sure you're a contributing member) to blow it away, it allows you to set it aside and retrieve it easily for resealing the cargo bay.
You may want to rig an internal tether for your hatches. Not only prevents the Texas wind (of which I'm sure you're a contributing member) to blow it away, it allows you to set it aside and retrieve it easily for resealing the cargo bay.
The tether is on the agenda
I put about 8 more miles on the Laker today in some pretty rough weather couple times had waves breaking over the nose of the boat.
Her short length let her bob around a bit but she never missed a lick. and the v deck had shead all the water before it got half way back to the cockpit.
I was playing with the seat height and getting a little more use to a new boat and new paddle , they both did well.
I came back to the house broke out the skill saw cut a big hole in her
started installing the strips for a hatch up front and fitting another bulkhead.
I didn't like having to reach up under front deck to get stuff and water from paddle drip and getting in and out of boat was getting some of my stuff there damp. we will fix that
Ron
I put about 8 more miles on the Laker today in some pretty rough weather couple times had waves breaking over the nose of the boat.
Her short length let her bob around a bit but she never missed a lick. and the v deck had shead all the water before it got half way back to the cockpit.
I was playing with the seat height and getting a little more use to a new boat and new paddle , they both did well.
I came back to the house broke out the skill saw cut a big hole in her
started installing the strips for a hatch up front and fitting another bulkhead.
I didn't like having to reach up under front deck to get stuff and water from paddle drip and getting in and out of boat was getting some of my stuff there damp. we will fix that
Ron
Waits for Ron's next post where he puts a seat inside his new front hatch and builds a hatch cover for the cockpit :shock: :shock:
John
You got me but I had to have room incase someone wants a ride from that nudist colony on the Brazos
:twisted:
Ron
You got me but I had to have room incase someone wants a ride from that nudist colony on the Brazos
:twisted:
Ron
tx river rat said:
Is that the one Jack goes to , ya know , only for the over 85 club. I figured you might stop there since he had it circled on the maps he sent you for the trip. :lol: :lol: :lol:
Chuck.
Chuck
You had the numbers right but just scrambled up
Women have to be at least f5ft 8 in tall it is called he 8 am to 5 pm club
all women have to be under 58 years old now we not going there on the males qualifications
Ron
You had the numbers right but just scrambled up
Women have to be at least f5ft 8 in tall it is called he 8 am to 5 pm club
all women have to be under 58 years old now we not going there on the males qualifications
Ron
This TRR guy is sharp enough to do long division with Roman numerals! Can't wait to meet him on the Brazos.
The little Laker is getting pretty close to wrapped up got the front hatch
finished today gasket installed and ready to go.
I guess I am going to have to fess up to being a tight wad went to the store bought stainless bolts washers and nutts for the tie downs got to looking at the flat washers in stainless they were 40 cents a piece when I started to pay dug in my pocket came out with some change I noticed a quarter was about the same size as the washers I was buying and they just be 25 centsand they don't rust. hummmmmmmmmmmmmm
On my Freedom to get enough cord and tie down clips I had to spend 30.00 now I got to thinking again went bought me some one inch webbing 1.00 and a 52" bungy cord 1.95 took my quarters went to work didn't turn out half bad sum total for tie down 6.00 got 24.00 left for adult beverages now.
get my seat finished out and I'll be done
Ron
finished today gasket installed and ready to go.
I guess I am going to have to fess up to being a tight wad went to the store bought stainless bolts washers and nutts for the tie downs got to looking at the flat washers in stainless they were 40 cents a piece when I started to pay dug in my pocket came out with some change I noticed a quarter was about the same size as the washers I was buying and they just be 25 centsand they don't rust. hummmmmmmmmmmmmm
On my Freedom to get enough cord and tie down clips I had to spend 30.00 now I got to thinking again went bought me some one inch webbing 1.00 and a 52" bungy cord 1.95 took my quarters went to work didn't turn out half bad sum total for tie down 6.00 got 24.00 left for adult beverages now.
get my seat finished out and I'll be done
Ron
One heck of a boat
I wrapped the Laker up today got a seat option that works for me comfortable up of off floor a little, stable at this height .
To sum up this build it was easy with Matts plans the boat is light under 40 lbs tracks great glides like crazy and good speed very nimble boat.
I will have to agree with Mick it is my favorite boat to go paddle out of my yaks
Matt you have a winner here would not change a thing
Ron
I wrapped the Laker up today got a seat option that works for me comfortable up of off floor a little, stable at this height .
To sum up this build it was easy with Matts plans the boat is light under 40 lbs tracks great glides like crazy and good speed very nimble boat.
I will have to agree with Mick it is my favorite boat to go paddle out of my yaks
Matt you have a winner here would not change a thing
Ron
I think, Matt, that with the Laker and Wind boats, you have anchor designs for series of boats, ehh? Variations on a theme. Good on ya!
Re:
Thanks
Belly
Ron: did you actually really drill holes in quarters cause if you did I desperately need a picture of your 25 cent washer in use. Classic case of cheap Bas%$#@^ and I have a buddy that will lose his mind when he sees ittx river rat said:
Thanks
Belly
