Kind of a Sad Day -- AWESOME UPDATE!

[Scrappile]

In 2012 I got excited about "Skin over Frame Kayaks.  Decided to try my hand at building one.  I purchased a book from Kudzu Crafts that told how to. It was an outstanding book, so good that I was able to build one with just the instruction in the book.  The book even contained "off set tables" so I could plot out the patterns for the frames, and the coaming for the kayak.  It was one of the most enjoyable projects I have attempted.  So much fun that when I completed it I  made as second coaming (I already had the forms so why not, and I love to bend wood.  I ordered the material for another one, but alas, never got to the second build.  Anyway, I found out I could not sit in a kayak without a great deal of back pain which really takes the fun out of it.  So once in the water and it has been sitting in my garage since.  Always hoping some day I could us it.  I decided it was time to give in and try to sell it. I didn't have to try hard.  Listed it on Craigslist. The second person that contacted me said he wanted it.  He drove down from beautiful Lake Coeur D Alene, Id. about 180 miles away.  There are many lakes in that area, so it went to a good home.  

Oh well maybe now I will finish up the sailboat I started 10 years ago, the kayak is no longer sitting on top of the hull. 

 

P.S. I did use a scroll saw to build this.  The inside cuts on the frames was done with a scroll saw.

 

Edited October 11, 2018 by Scrappile

[spirithorse]

Wow! What a show-case of your never-ending talents, Paul!
Sorry you had to sell it but, the memories of building it are probably priceless.

Thanks for sharing and God Bless! Spirithorse

[Scrappile]

In the last picture... you can see the shadow of E.T. looking at it!!!

[RabidAlien]

That is one GORGEOUS kayak!

 

Have you thought about trying a different style seat?  I know its traditional for everything in a kayak to be low profile, but for me, I need a seat back that provides support a bit higher up.  If its going to be a flat-water kayak, not punching rapids, then maybe a higher seat-back would help your back out?  Just a thought.  It really is a beautiful build.

[amazingkevin]

Amazing Quality,500 Atta boys!!!!!!!

[dgman]

You know, I have always wanted to build a kayak, in fact I received my Pygmy catalog of kayak kits today. I have never been in a kayak, but I still want to build one!

i am extremely impressed with your build. I would be sad to see it go too!

[oldhudson]

That is certainly a build to be proud of. 

[Jim McDonald]

Beautiful piece of watercraft. 

Hopefully the spirits of the wood will make the enjoyment better for the current owner.

[OCtoolguy]

Fantastic job Paul. You are truly a man of many talents. 

 

[ChelCass]

 

beautiful boat! I have lots of friends who kayak/  Like you I can't sit in them, in fact I can't even get in one because of my arthritic legs.  Since your sold so quickly and you are in the perfect area I bet you could build and sell kayak's.  Most Kayaks you see in the stores are plastic.  Who wouldn't want to own a stunner like yours.  Just a thought!

[Gonzo]

Very impressive!  Just curious if ET phoned home. 

[Scrolling Steve]

Wow!...Just beautiful !

[Scrappile]

Pretty cool.  The gentleman that purchased my kayak sent these photos yesterday of him using the kayak.  He said he loves it.

I believe he is on beautiful lake Coeur d'alene, Idaho

 

[meflick]

A beautiful work of great craftsmanship shown there Paul. Looks like it has gone to a good home and will be well loved and used. You can be proud, not sad.

[Tomanydogs]

Holy. I’ve always wanted to buy a kayak, and you built one. You are a very talented man. 

[Scrappile]

53 minutes ago, Tomanydogs said:

Holy. I’ve always wanted to buy a kayak, and you built one. You are a very talented man. 

Thanks, and if you buy one you miss some great satisfying fun.  Relatively easy to build.  Check out Kudzucraft.com.