Making a stitch and glue kayak

[pastuseby]

Hi all, I have embarked on a project to build a TOTO kayak. I was recently touring in the middle east and saw a fully kitted guy pulling a perfect (to me) kayak from the Mediterranean and after a short conversation with the owner ascertained that he had built it himself and it was a TOTO. The plans have been ordered from the US and I am anxiously awaiting their arrival. I was wondering if there is anyone here with previous experience with some dos and don'ts.

[perfectlydark]

Hey, dont know if this might help?
http://www.akff.net/forum/viewtopic.php ... a28c2e658c

[DaveB]

This is one of the best resources:www.oneoceankayaks.com
Something you'll be glad to know:rosslillistonewoodenboat.blogspot.com.au/2012/11/the-easy-way-to-remove-cured-epoxy.html
A good place to ask questions:http://www.woodworkforums.com/f29/
I'm building a Oneocean Cirrus when time permits.Feel free to ask any specifics.

[LandSailor]

Sounds like an interesting project. If you haven't already might be worth also posting on seakayakforum.com.
And the Paddle to Seattle doco might be of interest. Its about a couple of guys that built there own kayaks and paddled from Alaska to Seattle through the Inside Passage. There is some early kayak construction footage in the video.

[simonm]

I built a stitch and glue canoe a while back, it's a pretty simple process. Just take your time. Cutting out the panels accurately makes it easier down the track.

I got most of my supplies from http://boatcraft.com.au/, and found them very helpful. Jem watercraft http://www.jemwatercraft.com/ also has some good information, which is where I got the plans for the canoe.

Like DaveB I also have the Cirrus plans and will get to that eventually.

Good luck.

[bluewombat]

Anything, and I mean anything you could possibly want to know about building an S&G or strip built kayak can be found on the kayak building forum bulletin board http://www.kayakforum.com/cgi-bin/Building/index.cgi
It has been going for well over a decade and if you have a question the answer is there. I have made several strip built and skin on frame boats with their help
cheers
bw

[pastuseby]

Thanks all for thoughts, directions and help. The project is up and running I will post a pic of the finished product in a week or 3.