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- Boat Parts and Boat Supplies - http://www.go2marine.com
- Go2marine is an online boat parts and supply company. We have several crew members who have built and or restored boats. In the coming months, we will post some articles and pict of boats and tips learned along the way.
Visit our site Go2marine.com - Fast and Fabulous - Varnishing Techniques - http://www.powerandmotoryacht.com/maintenance/0402fabulous/
- I'm getting ready to varnish my Mill Creek 15, now named "Manteo" after my family vacation spot. I didn't have too much trouble with varnishing Michael's boat (now named OB, after a horse he learned how to ride on) but thought a little research wouldn't hurt.
This article, meant for owners of large motor craft, has some good tips and describes the process in detail.
[research:boat varnishing]
- The Case For Lofting - http://www.dixdesign.com/lofting1.htm
- If you want to build a boat from plans (as opposed to buying a kit), you will need to learn how to loft. This article by Dudley Dix Yacht Design is a great introduction to the process.
[research:lofting boat plans]
- The Greenland Paddle - Its Construction and Use - http://www.seakayak.ws/kayak/kayak.nsf/NavigationList/NT0001DE6A
- Gerry David wrote this detailed and entertaining article on building greenland style paddles.
[research:making greenland paddle]
- RoguePaddler.com - Magnetic Hatch Covers - http://www.roguepaddler.com/ultim12.htm
- Wes Kisting is building the "Ultimate Expedition Kayak" and giving the details on RoguePaddler.com. This is a detailed description about how used rare-earth magnets to hold his day hatches in place.
- Rigging the Cormorant for Fishing - http://members.aol.com/mauair/Fishing.htm
- Kurt Maurer, added another entertaining article to his site illustrating how he rigged his cormorant for fishing.
[research:kayak fishing]
- Paddling Knots - http://www.netknots.com/html/paddling_knots.html
- Handy guide to some knots that you may use as a paddler. It may just be me, but once I got comfortable with a few knots, straps and bungees became silly.
The two knots I use most often are the bowline and the trucker's hitch.
- Redfish Soft Padeyes - http://www.redfishkayak.com/softpadeyes.htm
- Install your rigging using this very cool approach to making soft padeyes. Courtesy of [weblink:31].
- KayakFit.com - http://www.kayakfit.com/
- Kayakfit.com is a must read for kayak builders who want to get the most comfort and performance out of their boats. Kurt Mauer, author of the [weblink:23] site posted this on the [weblink:http://www.clcboats.com/forum/bbs.pl].
- Epoxy & Fiberglass Basics - http://boatbuildercentral.com/help/Epoxy_FG_Basics.htm
- Overview of using fiberglass and epoxy in Stitch and Glue construction.
- Epoxy Basics for Stitch-and-Glue Boats - Chesapeake Light Craft - http://www.clcboats.com/pdfs/epoxy_basics.pdf
- An informative introduction to the uses of epoxy in the construction of stitch-and-glue boats.
- Painting with Marine Polyurethanes - http://www.clcboats.com/shoptips/shoptips_poly.php
- Instructions for painting with one-part polyurethane paint.
- Painting Over The Deck - CLC Shop Tips - http://www.clcboats.com/shoptips/shoptips_stripe.php
- CLC shop tip describing their technique for painting so that the paint covers the hull and comes up on the deck by an inch or so. This looks sharp and is easy to do.
- Vaneer Inlays - New Zealand Kayak Building - http://home.clear.net.nz/pages/grantglazer/Kayak/Hintsveneerinlay.htm
- This article describes how to create a veneer inlay for your boat.
- Images On Wood - Squeedunk Kayaks - http://www.squeedunk.com/building3.htm
- A brief description on how to add images to your wood deck.
- Wood Sea Kayaks: Magnetic Hatches - http://www.metakrome.com/kayak/magnet.html
- This article on Ted Henry's pretty site details his approach to magnetic hatch installation.
- Flush Hatches - Outer-Island Kayak - http://www.outer-island.com/FlushHatches.html
- Nice approach to securing flush mounted hatch covers that stay water tight. Ocean-kayak has written a nice article on this approach using clear instructions and illustrations.
I am thinking of using this approach on my kayak, but will probably add a little more support structure to the underside of the hatch. This design puts all the downward force in the dead-center of the hatch.
- Underdeck Hatch Hold-downs - Ross Leidy - http://www.blueheronkayaks.com/kayak/buildingInfo/holddowns.htm
- Ross Leidy has thoroughly documented how he creates a super clean flush mount hatch cover using bungee cords inside the hatch compartment.
- Interlux Painter's Guide - http://www.yachtpaint.com/usa/
- Interlux has put together a several articles for painting and maintaining your boat.
- How to make a custom wire cutter for cleanly cutting stitches - http://twinharbor.com/kayak/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=5
- Mike has come up with a great way to clip your wires flush with the hull. Follow his instructions to make yourself a set of boat builders pliers. It will save you time and frustration.
- Block Plane Basics - http://popularmechanics.com/home_improvement/tools/1998/12/block_plane_basics/print.phtml
- New to using a block plane? This article helped me get familiar with the tool.
- Safe Boat Building - http://www.clcboats.com/safeboatbuilding.php/cart_id=e69417fdd0c825b3530edc33032a4251/
- A clear article describing safety measures that smart boat builders must take when working with epoxy.
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