KBBS Archive 10,000

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat

Posted By: Shawn Baker
Date: Monday, 27 September 1999, at 2:19 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat (Hank)

> I can post a picture of the finished seat. I don't think I am going to
> bother putting foam on the seat - I found it comfortable as is.

1/8" minicell is available--it would make a nice, slightly insulated, non-slip surface to sit on. (more grip for your "cheeks" when rolling/bracing!)

>I plan to
> spray the seat with automotive "rocker panel coating" to finish
> it (and hide my ugly patch-work fiberglassing).

I'm looking forward to the finished photo too. Shawn

> My seat design is pretty basic and suits my paddling style. The mold could
> be easily modified to include thigh braces if desired.

> Hope this helps.

> Hank

Messages In This Thread

Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Hank -- Monday, 27 September 1999, at 12:30 a.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Ross Leidy -- Monday, 27 September 1999, at 9:44 a.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Hank -- Monday, 27 September 1999, at 12:48 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Shawn Baker -- Monday, 27 September 1999, at 2:19 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
mike allen -- Monday, 27 September 1999, at 3:33 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Hank -- Monday, 27 September 1999, at 11:33 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
mike allen -- Tuesday, 28 September 1999, at 2:54 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Hank -- Tuesday, 28 September 1999, at 5:11 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Shawn Baker -- Wednesday, 29 September 1999, at 6:27 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Hank -- Thursday, 30 September 1999, at 12:34 a.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Shawn Baker -- Thursday, 30 September 1999, at 12:43 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
mike allen -- Thursday, 30 September 1999, at 2:34 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Hank -- Thursday, 30 September 1999, at 3:48 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Paul G. Jacobson -- Friday, 1 October 1999, at 3:30 a.m.

Re: Molded seat picture
Hank -- Monday, 27 September 1999, at 11:43 p.m.

Re: Molded seat picture
Shawn Baker -- Tuesday, 28 September 1999, at 12:08 a.m.

Plaster & Wax and lessons learned
Hank -- Tuesday, 28 September 1999, at 9:12 a.m.

Re: Plaster & Wax and lessons learned
Shawn Baker -- Tuesday, 28 September 1999, at 10:21 a.m.

Re: Plaster & Wax and lessons learned
Stan Heeres -- Tuesday, 28 September 1999, at 12:10 p.m.

Re: Molded seat picture
Jay Babina -- Wednesday, 29 September 1999, at 9:16 a.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Shawn Baker -- Monday, 27 September 1999, at 12:43 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Hank -- Monday, 27 September 1999, at 1:03 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
pete czerpak -- Monday, 27 September 1999, at 1:58 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Paul G. Jacobson -- Tuesday, 28 September 1999, at 9:09 a.m.

Re: Mold release recipe
Hank -- Tuesday, 28 September 1999, at 7:42 p.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass / sand/plaster butt casting
darren -- Thursday, 30 September 1999, at 1:15 p.m.

sand/plaster butt casting
Paul G. Jacobson -- Friday, 1 October 1999, at 2:37 a.m.

Re: Molded fiberglass kayak seat
Dave Uebele -- Friday, 1 October 1999, at 11:33 a.m.

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