I was supposed to be in Brittany this fortnight..

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  1. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    Churning them out!
     
    Zed, Oct 12, 2020
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  2. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Just another for my brother. They take ages to make because of the drying times
     
    Poptop2, Oct 12, 2020
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  3. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Well she floats, doesn’t leak and didn’t sink

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    Improvised roof carrier for now


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    Green one to test next

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    Poptop2, Oct 30, 2020
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  4. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    mikedjames, Oct 30, 2020
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  5. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    I do have some, but forgot it today, that’s just some nylon from the boot of the van i had handy
     
    Poptop2, Oct 30, 2020
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  6. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    How very odd.
    Not you, these replies
     
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    CollyP, Oct 30, 2020
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  7. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    They look fab
     
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    CollyP, Oct 30, 2020
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  8. Lasty

    Lasty

    Lasty, Oct 30, 2020
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  9. Purple

    Purple

    You are wasted driving a lorry, get yourself a workshop and get crafting!
     
    Purple, Oct 30, 2020
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  10. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Thanks. I am very pleased with the outcome, she looks quite good, sits well in the water , was very nice to handle and felt very sturdy, more so than I imagined she would. I’m very happy i seem to have built a decent boat that was better on the water than my expectations :thumbsup:
     
    Poptop2, Oct 31, 2020
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  11. Pickles

    Pickles

    Its probably a bit on the small size for a cross channel paddle to Brittany, well done though but learn to splice and tidy up them lines.
     
    Pickles, Oct 31, 2020
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  12. Jack Tatty

    Jack Tatty Supporter and teachers pet

    Yes! A vast behind! (Allegedly :thinking:)
     
    Jack Tatty, Oct 31, 2020
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  13. Pickles

    Pickles

    did you build it to any plans and how thick ply is the hull built from?
     
    Pickles, Oct 31, 2020
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  14. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Yes built from fynes quick canoe 155 plans 6mm marine ply.

    I chose this canoe because after reading a little of the stability of a flat bottom canoe combined with flare sides that Storer designed it with I guessed it would be more stable on calm river trips than V arch or round bottom canoes for beginners. It proved to be the right choice yesterday, it’s a very stable canoe.

    https://www.fyneboatkits.co.uk/plans/canoes/quick-canoe/

    Michael storer design modified slightly by moi.

    I cannot make one in a week!
     
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    Poptop2, Oct 31, 2020
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  15. Pickles

    Pickles

    I think I might have looked at some of them before, when thinking about a winter project in the garage. As a sailor and a former shipwright to build and sail appeals.

    I quite like the idea of the cedar designs
     
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    Pickles, Oct 31, 2020
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  16. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    I’d say crack on with it if you have the room and enjoy doing it. I was a bit hesitant to do this as I’ve never built anything that has to float and carry people before, but given my limited experience I thoroughly enjoyed it.

    Those cedar strip ones look like a labour of love, yet fabulous when finished. I’m quite tempted myself.
     
    Poptop2, Oct 31, 2020
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  17. Pickles

    Pickles

    I'd love to but monies a bit tighter at the moment so one boat will have to be enough for the moment. Wife would kill me if I did!
     
    Pickles, Oct 31, 2020
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  18. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Yes priorities have to be right. Fair play
     
    Poptop2, Oct 31, 2020
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  19. Poptop2

    Poptop2 Administrator

    Can’t help replying to this, but as a lorry driver I learned roping and sheeting early on in life quite thoroughly, and although I never want the hassle and discomfort of it again ( 15 years of roping and sheeting that seemed to alway be in the rain ) I do get the urge to practice my skills again, it’s a very satisfying art and I guess not so far off splicing and setting sail. I must watch a video. :thumbsup:
     
    Poptop2, Oct 31, 2020
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  20. Pickles

    Pickles

    during the next lockdown ... I will try and splice some new fender lines and some eyes in some mooring lines too. There's plenty of good stuff on the web to help you through.
     
    Pickles, Oct 31, 2020
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