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Re: Fledgling Walrus 18 1/2'er is Born
By:Rehd
Date: 4/29/2001, 1:58 am
In Response To: Re: Fledgling Walrus 18 1/2'er is Born (Bill Price)

: Ok, now I know who NOT to challenge in the kayak demolishion derby! :)

: Looks nice. Are you putting floor panels in like Putz?

: Bill

Hi Bill

Yes, I'm planning on using the same thing, although with the shape of the boat curving just a tad, I may have to bend them slightly over the length of the cockpit. I added about 1/4" of rocker through the middle 4 forms. I will have to bend the floors slightly when attaching them to the floors. I'm looking at doing what Roger did for his feet and leave a little dip up front where the forward paddler sits. I also will run an 'L' shaped runner up each side, probably on the outside or second panel in from the sides. That will allow me to adjust the rear seat fore and aft and keep it aligned, to suit the rear paddler, or single one if Possible. Still thinking on that one. Going tomorrow to get the L.T.K. mix and see if they have the anti-fungal powder so I can get to that in the next few days. I'm doweling my screw holes now and they will be sanded with the rest of the frame and ready to coat soon. Still looking at the cockpit design as well......

Rehd

Messages In This Thread

Fledgling Walrus 18 1/2'er is Born *Pic*
Rehd -- 4/25/2001, 1:53 am
Re: Lookin' Good!
Spidey -- 4/25/2001, 10:56 pm
Re: It's about time! did I mention its About Time? *NM*
Roger Nuffer -- 4/25/2001, 12:13 pm
Re: Fledgling Walrus 18 1/2'er is Born
Bill Price -- 4/25/2001, 12:11 pm
Re: Fledgling Walrus 18 1/2'er is Born
Rehd -- 4/29/2001, 1:58 am