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Old 05-10-2008, 10:44 AM   #19
Retro51
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Re: Home-built-Kayak

It's very light. My guess is 30 pounds. But I was supposed to use 3/8 in plywood for the floor panels, and I used what I had, which I think was 3/4 in. It is a nice sturdy flloor, makes it easier to get in and out, but it really added to the weight. The seat I usually use adds to the weight too. It's a Wal-mart folding "pedestal" seat like you would see on the end of a bass boat. Of course, w/o the pedestal. I mounted it to a piece of 1/8 plywood as a base - it lifts out.

Are you planning a canvas build or a wooden one? From plans, or a kit?
If I build another canvas one (which I might, from different plans), I will cover the hull with roofing elastomer coating instead of painting it.

I'm just about to start another, but it's a wooden boat designed by Gavin Adkins. It's called a Cruising Mouse - it has a high capacity, can carry two plus camping gear, and I intend to put my oars on it for a rowing skull.
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