Recent content by Merlin

I have a 14.5 ft Kayak I built a few years ago I need to let go since i have too many boats and i prefer my canoes over kayaks. It's based off a redfish Kayak spring run plan but with shorter stems. Made of western red cedar with walnut and local missouri cedar accent straps. Raka epoxy and 6...

I painted this one, to hide a crappy fiberglass job, but I really like way it tured out.

Almost done, I'm on time for spring!

It' actually just a simple straight thwart, but it does lol curved in the photo.

Update. I did something a little different for stiffening the bottom and added some steambent 1/4 inch thick walnut partial ribs. Covered with 2 layers of 6 oz fiberglass tape. Also added waterproof dry storage hatches to each end.

Thats funny, because the only one I sold a guy hung up in a cabin for decoration. thanks for all the suggestions guys!

Ive been trying to sell a few of my stripper canoes and kayaks due to some unfourtanant life events over the last year with little to no luck. I Thought you guys might have some insight. Ive been advertising on Craigslist mainly and asking 1250 to 1500 for a canoe, and a bit more for a kayak...

Its not painted yet. I'm torn between red and Forrest green......

It was mostly on the bottom that I had problems. I ended up having to work some long strips of wood in from the ends to kind of pry it loose a little bit at a time.

Anyone interested at $1000 each?

No Title Here's an update on my progress. Took it out for the first time the other day. Handled great, but I still need to add something to stiffen up the bottom. It was still a bit floppy. Sure is a joy to load and carry!

I don't have a way to weigh it, but it felt super light!

Finally got around to making a composite copy of my short Merlin. I just used multiple coats of carnuaba wax for mold release, and it was a bear to remove, but I got it done! I used 2 layers of 5 oz kevlar/carbon hybrid fabric first, covered by 2 layers of 4 oz e glass I had lying around. It...

I'm needing to thin out my herd. Selling a 18.5 foot white Guide made from eastern red cedar, outside painted green, in great shape other than one of the seats cracked but has been repaired with an aluminum reinforcement. Fresh paint and varnish. Second one is a 17 foot version made of western...

I ordered the book, thanks for all the help!