Transparent Canoe

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Transparent Canoe

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Could any of the kayak/ canoe plans be made out of perspex/ clear acrylic or similar to make them transparent?

Seems like these are quite popular and would be fun to see what’s beneath you as you paddle?

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Re: Transparent Canoe

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Have you considered a lexan insert in the bottom of a regular stitch and glue canoe?
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Re: Transparent Canoe

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Aripeka Angler wrote: Mon Oct 19, 2020 7:40 am Have you considered a lexan insert in the bottom of a regular stitch and glue canoe?
Yes - and then my thoughts got carried away!

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Re: Transparent Canoe

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If you decide to go with a whole boat, look up UV curing epoxies. It will enable you to get rapid bonds at great strength.

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Re: Transparent Canoe

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How about skin-on-frame with a clear skin:

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I was just going to suggest a skin on frame with clear vinyl.
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Re: Transparent Canoe

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Some interesting ideas there - thanks

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