Day 13

Hi team.  Just a shortie tonight.  Finished the sewing of the main seam both fore and aft and have pinned it ready for cleaning up with a whip stitch.  The fabric stayed tort overnight which bodes well for when i put the polysomething on and it shrinks a little more (I hope).  Also cleaned up the coaming pieces and gave them a coat of resin.  They will get a sand tomorrow and one more coat.  Then they will be assembled on to the frame and the polysomething applied.  Bingo.  I am picking Tuesday (weather permitting) will be paint day.

I know, I know.  I am a few days late but I am enjoying this too much.  :-)

Need to start thinking about making the paddle.  But need to think about the dentist first.  

The main seam is finished.  Still needs to be tidied up but that should be easy.  I just love the look of the kayak.  It is very straight and clean looking.  


I thought the stern would be a problem but the fabric just folded over cleanly.


Another look.  :-)


And upside down.  The fabric has added a bit of weight but it is still able to be carried with one hand.


The coaming pieces ready for a coating with epoxy resin.