cheater mk 2.4 strip build
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- Lord of the fish
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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build
Perfect weather for kayak building.
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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build
Ok just a small update on the build
I got the printed forms glued up on some 12 mm MDF these were cut out and sanded up
![Image](http://i64.tinypic.com/21eol5d.jpg)
these also had a rectangular hole cut in then along the centre line and with the lower edge on the water line
these have been threaded onto a 75 x 50 x 2 mm steel section that makes up the strong back
![Image](http://i64.tinypic.com/314wacx.jpg)
I have to make up some 238 mm spacers ( 16 of them ) and 1 adjustable to pack the forms out at the right spacings
I've picked up a small band saw to cut my strips up on so a couple of tables and a long fence to hold the planks true will be on the agenda
same as I have to order some Paulownia ( wood )
so progress is being made
I got the printed forms glued up on some 12 mm MDF these were cut out and sanded up
![Image](http://i64.tinypic.com/21eol5d.jpg)
these also had a rectangular hole cut in then along the centre line and with the lower edge on the water line
these have been threaded onto a 75 x 50 x 2 mm steel section that makes up the strong back
![Image](http://i64.tinypic.com/314wacx.jpg)
I have to make up some 238 mm spacers ( 16 of them ) and 1 adjustable to pack the forms out at the right spacings
I've picked up a small band saw to cut my strips up on so a couple of tables and a long fence to hold the planks true will be on the agenda
same as I have to order some Paulownia ( wood )
so progress is being made
My kayak PBs
Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
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Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build
Good stuff Cheater, I'm sure there is a joke in there somewhere about 'following' this build ![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
![Laughing :lol:](./images/smilies/icon_lol.gif)
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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build
Seasherpa wrote:Good stuff Cheater, I'm sure there is a joke in there somewhere about 'following' this build
no the joke may be me trying to get my fat rear end in the seat with out falling in the drink
My kayak PBs
Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
cheater
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Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build
the strong back is almost finished I had a bit of time this afternoon so got the bow section bolted on and through the week I made up spacers to go between the forms
just have to finish off the adjustable centre spacer and trim any that aren't quite the right length
![Image](http://i67.tinypic.com/2z69if8.jpg)
![Image](http://i64.tinypic.com/219dhdh.jpg)
just have to finish off the adjustable centre spacer and trim any that aren't quite the right length
![Image](http://i67.tinypic.com/2z69if8.jpg)
![Image](http://i64.tinypic.com/219dhdh.jpg)
My kayak PBs
Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
cheater
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Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build
Keep the reports coming.
Well past the edge, almost at the point of no return.
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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build
Looking good Cheater.
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Yak PBs kingfish (about this big <>>><), squid 39 cm, king george 42 cm, snapper 72 cm, gummy 122 cm, 71cm flatty (estimated ) Cobia 133cm
Yak PBs kingfish (about this big <>>><), squid 39 cm, king george 42 cm, snapper 72 cm, gummy 122 cm, 71cm flatty (estimated ) Cobia 133cm
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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build
Looks awesome mate!
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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build
Almost like building an aircraft
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Re: cheater mk 2.4 strip build
got the adjustable spacer made today - this tightens all the forms up on the strong back nicely - so next step is to make up a stand to work on then all the forms will get a final line up ( water line and centre lines ) a final tighten and it's ready for strips
![Image](http://i67.tinypic.com/vfz8e8.jpg)
Paulownia ( wood ) is ordered and should be on it's way down next week from Coffs Harbour
I also picked up a small wood shoulder plane that has been on order for a while - this measures 1/4 inch wide ( 6.35 mm ) and 2 1/2 inches long - I have to make up a bevel guild to fit it into to make fitting the strips tighter and quicker , that will be cut out of some aluminium
![Image](http://i64.tinypic.com/2mrb90o.jpg)
so it's still happening slowly
![Image](http://i67.tinypic.com/vfz8e8.jpg)
Paulownia ( wood ) is ordered and should be on it's way down next week from Coffs Harbour
I also picked up a small wood shoulder plane that has been on order for a while - this measures 1/4 inch wide ( 6.35 mm ) and 2 1/2 inches long - I have to make up a bevel guild to fit it into to make fitting the strips tighter and quicker , that will be cut out of some aluminium
![Image](http://i64.tinypic.com/2mrb90o.jpg)
so it's still happening slowly
My kayak PBs
Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
cheater
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Gummy shark 128 Cm -- Elephant fish 85 Cm -- Snapper 91 Cm -- KG Whiting 49 Cm -- Flathead 55 Cm -- Garfish 47 Cm --Long tail Tuna 86 cm -- Silver Trevally 40 Cm -- Cobia 117 Cm -- snook 53 Cm -- Couta 71 Cm -- Squid 44 hood length
cheater
0402 208 657