Aripeka Angler's PY12 Build

[Aripeka Angler]

I got back to work on the kayak today. This pic doesn't look much different than the last stitched pic I posted but it is very different. I cut the boat apart and trimmed the side panels a little bit. All of the frames now fit and the boat has nice, fair curves. I'm happy.


I got going on the housing for the Hobie drive. I think 7" in height will keep the water from entering the cockpit, we will see. I used mahogany hardwood because I had some leftover from the XF20.



I'm putting in an aluminum insert for the spindle to ride in. I am going to glue the bar stock in the wood and cut a 1/2" slot in the aluminum for the spindle.



That's it for today, I plan to start tacking the hull together tomorrow.

[Prarie Dog]

Looking good Richard!!

[SmokyMountain]

Looks great Richard. I like the Hobie drive idea.

[cottontop]

That is going to be one "fine" kayak. I've seen the hobie gear in action. You are going to love it. John

[jacquesmm]

. . . I cut the boat apart and trimmed the side panels a little bit. All of the frames now fit and the boat has nice, fair curves. I'm happy.

Me too
I still own you a sheet of plywood.

[Aripeka Angler]

Paul, Andy and John, thanks for your comments and support I appreciate it!

. . . I cut the boat apart and trimmed the side panels a little bit. All of the frames now fit and the boat has nice, fair curves. I'm happy.

Me too
I still own you a sheet of plywood.

Thanks! No big deal on the ply, just let me know when you are passing by. I will give you a cheap tour of my shop and maybe we can have a beer...

[jacquesmm]

I will have to check your address and see if I can get there towing a 5th wheel.
Each time I go to your area, I'm towing my camping trailer. Truck and trailer are about 50' long total and 20,000 lbs. I plan to put a sheet of plywood inside the trailer and deliver that way but I must be certain that i can get in and out of the neighborhood.

[Prarie Dog]

Truck and trailer are about 50' long total and 20,000 lbs

As long as it ain't snowing you're fine.

[Aripeka Angler]

I will have to check your address and see if I can get there towing a 5th wheel.
Each time I go to your area, I'm towing my camping trailer. Truck and trailer are about 50' long total and 20,000 lbs. I plan to put a sheet of plywood inside the trailer and deliver that way but I must be certain that i can get in and out of the neighborhood.

Thanks for the reply The ply would be offloaded at my shop, you can turn around a double trailer semi rig in the front yard. The highway has little traffic, it's a low stress stop in any size rig. The address is the same one you always send the supplies to, 39241 Clinton Ave.

[jacquesmm]

Great, I'll email before my next trip.