Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak Chop Job

Can't be any weaker than the whole deck being the same height as the
rolling recess.

Dave Houser

http://howsergoing.smugmug.com/photos/71708073_2EA2x-L.jpg


> [Original Message]
> From: Duane Strosaker <strosaker_at_yahoo.com>
> To: <jaf30_at_cornell.edu>; Paddlewise <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
> Date: 12/1/2008 5:18:48 PM
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Kayak Chop Job
>
> John F.,
>
> Thank you for the link to that photo of a recess for a cockpit.
>
> I'm able to get the shape I want from plywood, because I love flat
panels. So I haven't really thought much about a stripper/ply hybrid. Plus,
I like to paint my kayaks anyway.
>
> I've seen that recess photo before and can't help but wonder if the
recess would weaken the structure of the hull, because it thins out so much
there. It's probably plenty strong for most kayaking (but maybe not Doug
Lloyd), but the interruption of a beautiful sheer line bothers me anyway.
>
> Duane
>
> --- On Mon, 12/1/08, John Fereira <jaf30_at_cornell.edu> wrote:
>
> > Have you considered rebuilding it as a cedar trip
> > deck/stitch-n-glue hull hybrid?
> > 
> > Take a look at the lower rear deck on this one:
> > 
> > http://www.redfishkayak.com/king.htm
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