You making and documenting your mistakes is a huge part of the value in you final how-to-build plan sets and courses. I can't wait to purchase the completed course knowing the reasons for the final methods and techniques. Thank you!
HI Brian, I'm watching your series with great interest and appreciation. I have a suggestion for the challenge of getting the correct, finished rib length. Could you construct the gunnels with the rib dados open at the top to allow excess rib length to protrude. After the ribs dry and shrink they can be trimmed to exact length and a capping piece can be fitted above the rib ends to complete the top inside of the gunnel. Cheers, Scott
Good work with this build and video. I appreciate the time you took on the phone to help me decide on a path for my build. (here in the Caribbean). Very useful information!
@@kentowakai1234hey Kent, sorry I never responded to the last email back is still screwed up so I shifted my focus from kayaking to pedal boats for the moment.
You lost the 2" of shear at the ends due to scaling up. You scaled up the width and heights but that doen't take into account the sheer curvature. Classic scaling problem in yacht design.
Hmmm, if you want that classic look of varnished wood; buy yourself a classic. For the amateur designer/builder, SOF boats are a great option. A table saw is really the only power tool you need. They are well suited for one-off construction, you have a million lashing points for gear stowage/flotation (and I mean lashing not bungees or you will watch your floatation float away in a capsize), expensive boat quality wood is kept to a minimum. As an example, I built a 19 ft St Lawrence River-style skiff but used umiak construction. I shaped it by eye from the side view and mid-ships section. It has a v-bottom rather than flat, I used willow three-quarter ribs to solve the length problem. It looks rather more rustic than Capefalcon's beauties, but it floats, rows and sails like a boat. It handles the short steep waves you can get in shallow waters nicely; even beam on to the waves. It is a little big for solo canoeing, it is too big to car top, it is not the best sailer, but I have had a lot of fun with it and for me that is the point of boating. TLDR: SOF construction is a great option for the amateur builder, a Capefalcon kit will get you a beautiful boat. fit for purpose.
This is another beautiful project to watch and a reminder of the many good and positive things you and others are sharing on TH-cam, thank you.
You making and documenting your mistakes is a huge part of the value in you final how-to-build plan sets and courses. I can't wait to purchase the completed course knowing the reasons for the final methods and techniques. Thank you!
Steam bending ribs is both the scariest, and at the same time, the most rewarding organic part of skin on frame builds. Beautiful boat you've created.
Loving this build series, so excited for this boat! Thank you so much for the generosity of knowledge you share with us!
Such a fan of your work and attitude. Keep at it and keep as well as you can
HI Brian, I'm watching your series with great interest and appreciation. I have a suggestion for the challenge of getting the correct, finished rib length. Could you construct the gunnels with the rib dados open at the top to allow excess rib length to protrude. After the ribs dry and shrink they can be trimmed to exact length and a capping piece can be fitted above the rib ends to complete the top inside of the gunnel. Cheers, Scott
Good work with this build and video. I appreciate the time you took on the phone to help me decide on a path for my build. (here in the Caribbean). Very useful information!
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Hey, I hope you're well.
@@kentowakai1234hey Kent, sorry I never responded to the last email back is still screwed up so I shifted my focus from kayaking to pedal boats for the moment.
Is the shirt design you are wearing in this video available for purchase?
You lost the 2" of shear at the ends due to scaling up. You scaled up the width and heights but that doen't take into account the sheer curvature. Classic scaling problem in yacht design.
I don't see any advantage from the classics
I'm not sure I follow. what do you mean?
Hmmm, if you want that classic look of varnished wood; buy yourself a classic. For the amateur designer/builder, SOF boats are a great option. A table saw is really the only power tool you need. They are well suited for one-off construction, you have a million lashing points for gear stowage/flotation (and I mean lashing not bungees or you will watch your floatation float away in a capsize), expensive boat quality wood is kept to a minimum.
As an example, I built a 19 ft St Lawrence River-style skiff but used umiak construction. I shaped it by eye from the side view and mid-ships section. It has a v-bottom rather than flat, I used willow three-quarter ribs to solve the length problem. It looks rather more rustic than Capefalcon's beauties, but it floats, rows and sails like a boat. It handles the short steep waves you can get in shallow waters nicely; even beam on to the waves.
It is a little big for solo canoeing, it is too big to car top, it is not the best sailer, but I have had a lot of fun with it and for me that is the point of boating.
TLDR: SOF construction is a great option for the amateur builder, a Capefalcon kit will get you a beautiful boat. fit for purpose.