Kudzu
04-18-2010, 08:41 AM
Sort of a long story but VARDO (http://forum.woodenboat.com/showthread.php?t=105451&highlight=VARDO) was damaged because of operator error and I had to reskin her.
Since I had intended this boat for use on a the creeks and rougher water I reskinned it in 12 0z nylon this time. The only thing I don't like about that is it adds 3 or 4 lbs to the boat over the lighter stuff. But it is easier to work with and I think the end results look better too. I also had a new water proofing finish I wanted to try that is water clear and and leaves the skin transparent. Here are photos from yesterday on the Paint Rock river.
http://kudzucraft.kudzupatch.com/designs/vardo/relaunch_PR1.jpg
http://kudzucraft.kudzupatch.com/designs/vardo/relaunch_PR2.jpg
http://kudzucraft.kudzupatch.com/designs/vardo/relaunch_PR3.jpg
http://kudzucraft.kudzupatch.com/designs/vardo/relaunch_PR4.jpg
Since I had intended this boat for use on a the creeks and rougher water I reskinned it in 12 0z nylon this time. The only thing I don't like about that is it adds 3 or 4 lbs to the boat over the lighter stuff. But it is easier to work with and I think the end results look better too. I also had a new water proofing finish I wanted to try that is water clear and and leaves the skin transparent. Here are photos from yesterday on the Paint Rock river.
http://kudzucraft.kudzupatch.com/designs/vardo/relaunch_PR1.jpg
http://kudzucraft.kudzupatch.com/designs/vardo/relaunch_PR2.jpg
http://kudzucraft.kudzupatch.com/designs/vardo/relaunch_PR3.jpg
http://kudzucraft.kudzupatch.com/designs/vardo/relaunch_PR4.jpg