Kayak 001 -
Great Auk

Smooth and Fair
the Deck-
Dec 31, 2012

After the deck is stripped, it is sanded smooth and fair.

Deck

Hull and Deck in the Workshop

A 17' Kayak takes up a lot more room than a guitar.

Workshop

Deck Topside Fiberglassed -
Jan 4, 2013

Hull

Deck underside fiberglass was completed on Jan 13, 2013.

Blackwater River Guitars

Kayak 001 - Great Auk - Glassing the Deck

Fill holes - Dec 31, 2102

Fill the holes with epoxy thickened with sawdust to match the color of the wood, then scrape and sand smooth.

Hull Hull

Seal Coat of Epoxy - Jan 3, 2013

Hull Hull

Lay out the Fiberglass - Jan 4, 2013

Hull Hull Hull

Photo left: Topside of Deck with fiberglass and resin completed. The underside of the deck will be done later.

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