Building a wood frame canvas kayak

more photo's coming soon..
Last update: 08-15-2005

07/18/2005

The many strips for the lengthwise stringers.

07/18/2005

Cutting the high grade pine into 12foot long strips.

07/18/2005

Closeup of the blade/strip cutting

07/18/2005

Starting to attach the ribs to the keelson and
attach the first of the long strips.

07/18/2005

The first strips on, and the ends beveled.

07/18/2005

Closeup of the bevel

07/18/2005

A head on shot

08/01/2005

Most of the stringers are attached, but not at the
stem or stern. That's gonna' be tricky...

08/01/2005

head on again

08/01/2005

A closeup of where the stringers are attached to the
ribs. All stainless steel screws are used and all
contact with ribs are glued with waterproof glue.
That crossbar you can see is just a temporary support brace.

08/06/2005

All the stringers are bevel cut, glued and attached to
the stem and stern now.

08/06/2005

View from the end