Retro51

I emailed 2 pics of the frame, but didn't get the one with the painted canvas and the boat on the water. The frame was built according to plans, but I shortened it, and only used 3 frames instead of the 5 called for. In one pic, you can see my blue plastic kayak on the water in the background (channel or cove off of Lake Granbury). Here's a link to the 2 - hopefully I can get it right next time.

Kayak - a set on Flickr

Retro51

The rest of the pics should be up there now. The color washed out in the pics - it's supposed to be Aqua. One picture on land as I was painting, the rest on the water, with no one aboard.

015 on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

srds

Nice job,I'm going to try a build one this spring.How much does it weigh ?

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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.

srds

I'm looking at trying to make a Cajun Secret already have most of the supplies and need to finish friends pop up so I will have some room,putting wood floor in.We are thinking about making 2 of them .Hopefully I can start on them in June.

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Retro51

I looked them up, and it looks like a nice project. Good luck and have fun with it.