Deluxe aluminum rollershave grooves or fins to help distribute resin and get rid of air trapped within the fabric weave. Yahoo! I love my Chester Yawl -- thanks for a great design and tech support during the building process. I enjoyed building it and am enjoying it here on the Salmon River in NY. Cheers to CLC for a great design and a great little boat! We cant take it out in public without being stopped by people wanting to comment or ask about it. This was the most fun that I've had in a long time. (I always carry extra.) No Viking funerals here! [The Skerry and our Mill Creek] draw lots of attention when they are hauled out on the beach and at boat launches. I did my longest paddle yesterday of 26 km -- very much feeling it today, but it was well worth it. I believe this will be the firstpocketshipofArgentinaand South America.Thanks very much forthe quality and effectivenessof your serviceandasthe project progresses with "Gringuito" I willupdate you on progress. Some people need to see all the photos I took during construction to believe I could have done it. I love it! I'm looking though the catalog for my next project. Now. In these boats we enjoy fishing, camping and watching our eleven-year-old son handle the Mill Creek like it was made for him. Attached are a few pics from a recent 3-day canoe-in camping trip at Timothy Lake in Oregon. As a first time boat builder, your kit was exactly what I needed. After kayaking I find the view from my paddle board eye opening, I can't tell you how many sting-rays I saw. . All the guys have been great to work with, particularlyDavid. Now I live in Munich and explore the beautiful lakes in Bavaria in South Germany. I designed the fabric for the boat. Shut out water by rolling down the top a few times and snapping the side release buckles together. Brightsides paints contain Teflon which makes it easier to clean and better able to resist staining, chemicals & dirt. Thanks for the awesome kit, CLC! Nothing like a hollow wooden vessel to carry you as you glide! ", "Did you build that?") There is also less chance of de-lamination when using VE resin. You have a great product and excellent service. The leash features a high strength double swivel, 5/16" polyurethane coiled cord, and a comfortable padded cuff. I'm 68 and my balance is not so good anymore and I wear hearing aids, so I want to ensure that I don't flip.. ISO (isophthalic) resin is a superior grade polyester laminating resin. In addition, the YouTube video was a great tool to refer to before and during the build. Just a note of heartfelt thanks to all of you at CLC. I expect to build one of your kayakor paddleboard kits in the near future. So far she's taken to the water like the proverbial duck herself, and looks quite at home. She weighed in at 38.7 lbs. I had been thinking aboutyour NE dory because it seemed to be the best of both worlds forrowing and sailing, and decided to order it. I decided I should try an easier build for my first kayak, so chose the S&G version. He looked up at me and said, "Dad, I don't know why but doing this just makes me feel happy". I love it. About this time last year I bought a set of plans for the 'Jimmy Skiff', the plans and drawings are excellent and cover the building procedure very well. We took our kayak out to the canals in South Bethany Beach in Delaware and to the nearby Assawoman Bay. Get all the latest information on events, sales and offers. The boys and I wanted to thank you and your crew for the outstanding product. I built this Sectional Shearwater Sport in Englewood, New Jersey and used it at Harryman State Park NY and Overpeck Creek in Leonia NJ. Several of my friends are interested in building one after seeing mine. The grandkids couldn't wait to go for a ride even though it was pretty cool. I am competing with it in a couple of open-ocean races this summer. Enter the email address you signed up with and we'll email you a reset link. I very much enjoyed building the kayak and found the shop tips section as well as phone support to be great! The figure shown is intended to be used only as a guide. We had a blast and went from start to launch in only 8 days!!! I was convinced there was something about to run me over. The most popular resins are polyester, vinyl ester and epoxy. It can be used in and around water and is sometimes used to make various floatation devices." I launched it today and I'm just as happy with the way it handles as the way it looks. Almost as much fun as sculling. Thanks for putting together a fantastic kit. A drawback is that there can be some crimping in the woven bundles. Of course, "ready for finishing" means I was about halfway there. Just thought I would send a picture of the Wood Duck I just finished. These photos are of the finished boat on Lake Huron at Southampton Ontario. But I'mreally glad I bought the kit and would recommend it to anyoneinterested. Your product, service and company employees are all of the highest caliber! Just finished my first Wood Duck 12 and conducted the sea trials at Fort Desoto State Park in Saint Petersburg, FL. The kayak handled AMAZINGLY fully loaded in these conditions!! Super stable. MEKP catalyst included. It is definitely something I can be proud of and show off to my friends and family. Thanks for your support over the past few years. This is a GREAT boat!!!!! I was so excited to get my Annapolis Wherry on the water last year and share some pictures with CLC that you used on your social media feeds, all fresh and spit spot. I was able to keep it pointed close to the wind with great speed and just a little heeling. The right type of straps can make securing a boat simple and safe. Typically, catalyst is used between 1.25% to 1.75% (1 2/3 ounce to 2 1/3 ounces per gallon). Woven rovingis a heavy, coarse plain weave cloth that comes in 18 and 24 oz weights. All were impressed, that a jumble of parts turned into such a handsome craft. This is me on Lake Superior in a race put on by the Duluth Rowing Club. . All in all we had a great day. Preparing to paddle in the Estero Aquatic Preserve @ Bonita Springs, FL. It has garnered many compliments in spite of being only slightly less gnarly then the aforementioned roads. While the fumes are not as strong, it can still be hazardous to work with. Well, I spent the next 17 months puttering about, taking my time and enjoying every minute of it. [CLC's] customer service is second to none! Ultimate Fiberglass and Resin Guidebook for Beginners, To make a durable composite laminate you need to have both a, Most fabrics are sold by the yard and come in 38, 50 and 60 widths. Love the boat kit. You have a satisfied customer. What a delight! The design is. Ruffles is happy to be on Fallen Leaf Lake in South Lake Tahoe, Ca. I have enjoyed paddling on several Montana lakes with it including beautiful Flathead Lake. North bound on an incoming tide against south bound 15 knot breeze. I made a Cheasapeake 18 , 3 yrs ago and paddle it 125 to 150 days a year (when the ice is out). Not to mention the use of the boats. There are several different roller options including deluxe aluminum rollers, corner rollers and barrel rollers. It handledabsolutely beautifully, and I am looking forward to many years ofenjoyment with my new boat. For2days we encountered 24-28 mph sustained winds with 30 + mph gust, along with extreme lunar tides. What a wonderful experience it has been to build this boat. For exclusive offers, news & tips, subscribe now! The Night Heron Stitch-and-Glue was the perfect size for a 10-day paddle around the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. But before I did, I gave the boat a look over and took this image. We just launched our triple coffee table! Strong fumes come from the styrene and it is highly flammable. Thanks for the great design. This has been a fun project and the best 1 on 1 time a grandfather could ask for with his grandchildren. Thank you all for your help and the top quality boat I am fortunate to have. I had a great time building the pram. Thanks to you and your team, I recently completed my first build, a CS17. } I heartily recommend this boat to any father that wants to share this type of experience with their children. Many people are puzzled andastonished and keep asking where the boat is from and all admire andcan hardly believe we built it ourselves. So off to the Keys we went for a winter cruise. 1805 GEORGE AVENUEANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND21401 USA 2018Chesapeake Light Craft, LLC All rights reserved. I want to thank you guys for answering all my questions during the build. I took this picture of our Chester Yawl this past September at dawn at anchor in Princess Bay, on Portland Island in the beautiful Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Canada. After collecting all the pieces I could find I put the pram back on top and re-strapped it. She was built from your kits over an extended period. If you look closely in the photo, you can see the cap already collecting sawdust on my drill press. If you have feedback of any kind, don't hesitate to contact us. This makes it an excellent choice for use in water as a flotation aid; as such, it is commonly used in swimming pools. Now I know why so many of customers can't stop at one boat! Completely out of control, nearly capsized severaltimes. This foam type is also commonly used for a variety of medical practices. As you can see I have made a fish box with a fold back lid that can hold a fish of approximately 10 kilos and I have also fitted four rod holders. Thought I would send you a picture of my first Wood Duckling 8. I followed your manual and when I had questions the support team was there to fill in the blanks. Knitted fabric is also a good option in boat building and in the composite industry. I took it to a wood boat show this past weekend in Green Lake Wisconsin and passed out several printouts of the Chesapeake 16LT spec page. Tyler took the kayak on sea trials off Folly Beach (TheEdge of America) and is quite happy with it. A photo of my Eastport Pram (nesting version) taken on a recent sail to Hart-Miller Island [Maryland/Chesapeake Bay], across from Rocky Point. We did a long weekend trip and had plenty of room for gear. It is durable, flexible, water-resistant, buoyant, odourless, has a high chemical resilience and is a great thermal insulator." Easy to score, adding three-dimensional texture for greater realism. We just launched our Chester Yawl "Serene" in Herford, Germany. Prior to this project, I built the Independence pond yacht, lots of model airplanes, and browsed your catalogs for years. It is not recommended to work in temps under 60 degrees Farenheit and the product could cure too fast if the temperature is above 80 degrees Farenheit. She is very excited to start using it. Using this boat primarily for fishing and sight seeing down scenic waterways, she handles well, has good acceleration, and fine turning abilities. Thought I'd send some pictures of the Kaholo 14 I just finished for a friend. I showed him a flyer that I'd picked up in August when you were at Newport Beach and he was hooked! I have been building model boats for 40 years but, the Petrel-SG was my first full-scale boat. It is made up of short strands of fibers that are randomly oriented and held together with a resin binder. As with my Ches. I just completed the first sea trials of my Chesapeake 17LT. 2 years ago, my "vacation" was to build a Chesapeake 17LT with you guys andGeoff Kerr. YouTube/clcboats1YouTube/clcboatsFaceBook/clcboats Twitter/clcboats, Boatbuilders' Forum CLC Builders' Club CLC Around The Web Customer TestimonialsCompare Our Boats Kayak Specs Table Homebuilt Boat Bazaar International Orders Manage Account Customer ServiceRefunds & Returns Shipping Schedule Live ShopCam Site Map. Here is another photo of Sugar Honey in Newport RI, her first salt water adventure. I couldn't be happier with the design, performance and plain ol' good looks of your design. I am very pleased with how well it performs. This makes it easy to conform to tight curves and corners. Thank you very much for this wonderful design! While his boat is stable for photography mine is great for speed and beauty. "Autumn", a Shearwater 17 Hybrid I built during lockdown. all geared to make a first time builder a success. The headliner had some trouble in the heat, but overall the camper held up extremely well in the hot, sunny conditions. beautiful.The plans and instructions were 1st rate. THANK YOU for creating such a great kit. Almost exactly a year later after a longwinter where we worked on the rig - the hull had been finished byOctober last year - we finally launched our boat a week ago. I live in Las Vegas but this photo is the board's maiden voyage onGold Lake in northern California. I just wanted to say thank you to you and your team for being so patient and helpful throughout this ordeal. 11 days of wilderness travel in Canada: Very stable, holds a line like a dream. You truly have a wonderful business/organization. Kevlar has great impact, heat and abrasion resistance. 2016 copyright. To Rhode Island -- Jamestown / Newport to be exact. Thanks for making this happen. It took about 40 hours build time and weighs 42 pounds. I purchased a Chesapeake 17 LT kit during the October sale and completed the build over eight weeks. I've been kayaking the Lake Erie Islands in my Night Heron several times this week! You can get in touch with us via our contact form or by calling 01494 441177. Simply heaven as you can see on the attached pics taken after a tour on the lake Rurtal on a calm day in march. Awesome kits! Plastazote foam is unique in that it contains an abundance of nitrogen filled cells. Some of these industries include . My now 21 year old son has dreamed of sailing since he was a boy. Weatherproof and good ultraviolet stability. We made every mistake in the book while building her (and probably came up with a few new ones of our own! It can also be bonded to a wide variety of materials including metal, wood, fabrics and other Plastazote sheets to name a few. Anyway we arevery happy with the way it worked out and I must admit we are quiteproud having this boat and we would not want to miss this experienceof building a boat. Most fun Ive had on the water since Boy Scout camp in the 1960s! It was myfirst full size boat build, but it won't be my last. It is so stable in fact, that my wife was able to raise up and lay on top of the deck behind the forward cockpit with no fear of capsize. She loves it! "@type": "Answer", I was impressed with the care taken to match the grain through the bow puzzle joint. It sat in the box in my basement 'till December when I finally started on it. Mat can be used between layers of woven fabric to help build thickness quickly and to aid in all layers bonding well together. The perfect family sailboat. As you can see we added a small removable center console for gear. It took him 6 months on weekends to complete. Canada. She handles the swell and currents under oars really well! I have paddled several different stitch and glues, and built your brother'sGreat Auk Single and Tandem pictured in the CLC catalog. F, and he won't take out his shell for fear of going over. I've been out a couple of times now, and it is a great boat. I havejust completed a 6 day, 180 kilometre paddle from Denham in WA across toSteep Point at the bottom of Dirk Hartog Island in Western Australia'sNorth.I have used the Australian measurement of 5.5 metres rather than 18 feet. The Expedition Wherry was fast, with a nice glide, stable and seaworthy. Sailing into Newport a moored live aboard captain stood by and gave me a standing ovation. And so many compliments on the boat design. It's an excellent fishing boat and though tippy compared to a flat bottom boat will not take in water unless you stand on the rail. The whole boat process was a joy. Plastazote is the name given to a specific type of closed cell foam manufactured by Zotefoam. Just finished my first project. ~ What really impressed us with the design is just how fast and maneuverable this boat is. Currently, I'm installing a rudder. Just gotta say.what a magnificent journey! Thank you John and everyone at CLCyour products are wonderfulyour support is beyond wonderful!!! Our kayak gets a lot of attention from people on the shore yelling to us about how beautiful it is. CLC is THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS! I'll probably add the Kaholo 14 letters to the deck as soon as I have them made. Building the Oxford Shell II was the perfect activity for this recently-retired guy during the pandemic. Over the past year my Son Zachary and I have been tackling our first boat building project. I think you can tell by now that I'm a very satisfied customer. . I finishedthis wooden jewel off with 6 coats of Pettit #1015 Captain's varnish(traditional amber color w/ extra UV protection) on the inside andseveral coats of Interlux Brightside #4359 White polyurethane paint. From tools to camera equipment, this light yet durable foam is sure to keep your items of value safe. Only had 9paddles in it prior to the event and of that only twice down the 6.35mile river course. I got the Shearwater 16 as a 75th birthday present from my sweet wife. For my girlfriend, her duck is her first boat and an introduction to the fun of messing around in boats. When he outgrows it, we'll build another and pass this on to his little sister. Beautiful design! Very pleased with my gorgeous Kaholo! I watched that video at every step and most steps I watched it multiple times. I really enjoyed the building phase, the looking phase and now the paddling phase. So far the kayak has easily handled any sea conditions I have tried it in. Thank you for your AMAZING kits! I took my maiden voyage in my plans built Peeler Skiff on the Saint Johns River out of DeLand Florida. Every time I take it out it draws a crowd. The manual is also a piece of art loaded with pictures and building tricks. "Did you build it?" My family is loving our second season in ourplans-built Mill Creek 16.5, and dang it, that thing is ridiculously photogenic. Thanks again to everyone at CLC and a special thinks to the guy on the phone who helped design the seats, Joey, I think, but all the other "guys on the phone" were very helpful as well. I mean like just now! I've been paddling around Banks Peninsula in New Zealand and am well pleased. There is wax in a Finishing resin that rises to the top when cured and seals off the air thus providing that hard-finished surface. It has been a real pleasure building your boats. It paddles fast, and is super stable, and holds a bunch of gear. I am not done yet, I have the hatch kit to put on and the varnishing of the deckto do. I am extremely pleased with theboat, and have shared my satisfaction with the design with others. The motion of rowing with a sliding rigger is exactly the same as a sliding seat. It is a member of the Azote range. The end result is a lovely small craft which elicts a lot more comments than a rubber dinghy. Here are just a few examples of what our foam can be used to create . The CLC SailRig fitted to an old plastic Oasis kayak. Ill freshen her up next spring, but I have enjoyed rowing her and sharing her with others, which after all, is what she was built for, just as it should be. Thanks for all the great designs and excellent customer service. The plans and instructions were great, as were the builders tips on your website. In 2018 I cut it into the three parts, which was not an easy decision and took it to Austria at the Lake Neusiedl, where I grew up. I'm use my boat to sail the bayous, lakes, and bays of South Louisiana. I have never attempted a project of this nature before. Just finished my Northeaster Dory scale model. The Wood Duck 12 Hybrid. I took this photo when the canoe was just launched, but it looks much the same today. After the Sacramento event last Labor Day,we decided to build a pair of 12' Wood Ducks for fishing. Inspired, Holmes ordered a kit for aNortheaster Doryand set to work -- in her Brooklyn, NY, apartment -- building the boat she would take on an epic multi-stage adventure spanning four years and culminating when she arrived in the Crescent City herself, on October 15of this year. Thanks again for your great service. I actually really enjoyed the building of the boat. (neither one will get back in the boat!). I'm a novice stitch-and-glue builder; a fan of your work since my first project last winter turned out to be a pair of Wood Duck 10s. We cartopped it there last week and baptized it in the lake. Thanks for the perfect Annapolis Wherry kit, great accessory choices, and support along the way! Finally got it all squared away and actually tacked and gybed,but then came the realization that sailing on a desert lake ischallenging, to say the least, because thermals are coming in andchanging wind speed and direction. I've been a carpenter most of my life and this was one of the most fun projects I've ever done. She came down on her side on the bulkhead. It handles and tracks beautifully, is stable and comfortable and just slips through the water. Many thanks to CLC for providing an excellent kit, helpful instructions, and an eager sales and service department . My father-in-law sprayed the last coat of paint Saturday and we loaded them on the trailer to check in on Monday! This means that water rolls off the foam rather than passing through it. Our first experience was a success and we didn't even get wet until the end we walked in to see if our feet would feel wet or cold in the frigid water. We just hauled my Peeler Skiff, About Time, for the season. I just finished my boat last week, and had it up in northern Minnesota all this past week. It is a mixed feeling for sure. Thanks again for a wonderful product! Thanks to all for the encouragement while building these boards. Everyone who saw the boat said the same thing - beautiful and where can I get one. Try to store the resin in a cool dry place, or refrigerate (do not freeze) it to extend the life of the resin. What the heck does that mean?!! The mahogany plate on the bulkhead, keeps the oars from falling over and the handles rest in simple wooden hooks epoxied to the seat supports. I'm addicted and will most definitely be building a larger sailing boat to play around on. I've only been out once with the whole family of 5 on the maiden voyage around the local pond. So much fun! We have only been able to take them out twice before the cold weather set in, but may yet see an opportunity to get them out on the water before too long. The CLC forum and the PMD forum were thedifference between success and failure at several points. Sincerely , "A Brother in Boating!". It is also the most economical. I have attached a couple of the photographs for you. The resin binder needs styrene to dissolve properly. This is my second CLC project (first was the Mill Creek Hybrid - my picture is on page 17 of the most recent CLC catalog). Here are a couple shots of the Chester Yawl I finished last fall. Not only that, but I love the looks people give me on the road transporting my kayak to the nearby lake. Got a rudder, but up till now have not bothered fitting it - might do in the future. It tracks well enough for him to be able to paddle in a straight line, yet is easy for him to turn. Thanks for the design and the help by phone. She was light enough to lift up there without my spinaker halyard. CLC's Oxford Shell is the perfect boat for the event. I finished the hull with Interlux Grand Banks Beige and Dark Blue, and used Interlux Schooner on the deck. Nitrogen is blown into polyethylene foam before its initial expansion, which gives Plastazote its unique properties. Built my Eastport Pram from plans this year as a project to kill time before sailing season. Good afternoon. Surf Blanks Foam; US BLANKS -Polyurethane; Millennium Foam -Polyurethane Blanks Mixing Cups; Laminating Rollers; Spreaders; Adhesives; Brushes; Abrasives; 9"x11" Sandpaper Sheets; Round Sandpaper ; Grinding Discs; Sanding Screen; Clear orthophthalic unsaturated polyester resin is the industry standard for laminating surfboards. It was a pleasure to build and a pleasure to own and sail. This Petrel-SG was given to my wife on our 20th wedding anniversary. Many members of the team have worked for the company for several decades and their attention to detail and quality control is something that only comes with years of knowledge and experience. I'm ready tobuild another one of your fine crafts. When paddling with friends, they often remark, Why are you only takingone stroke to my two? I'm 17 years old and just finished my first boat, the Sassafras 12, from CLC for my senior project. Our pandemic project was building a kayak and it really was a wonderful experience for my wife & I. Nitrile gloves work best with epoxies. Polyester Structural Repair Putty. As for the equipment, we could not be happier. Thanks for your help--the kit, design and materials were first class. I added my own personal touch in the form of Alaskan Sitka deer handles for the hatchcovers. We employ the most talented freehand foam cutters in the industry. helmsman in the rear. Could not figure a practical way to alter the stern edges, other than making the transom from solid mahogany, which I have, so Ill live with that. Thanks again for your excellent products. enjoyable. Its a beautiful design, and the customer is very glad! Vinyl Ester has a shelf life of 3 months. Coupled with its ability to be easily cut, heat moulding opens up a wide new array of uses for Plastazote. Currently, I'm installing a rudder. Both the boat designs and the kits you produce are great. When I opened up the kit, I was apprehensive at, best, but now that I have the hull and deck formed, I'm having a really, Thank you for the complementary t-shirts and cap you guys know how to, I built my Chester Yawl over the last 2 summers and launched her. My [Shearwater Sport Hybrid] kayak tracked well and was easy and fun to paddle. I'm planning to paddle this kayak in many of the beautiful lakes in Colorado, and hopefully one of these days, I'll take it to the Colorado River. It is made up of bundles of roving that are woven together loosely at 90 degrees and is ideal for laminating large flat areas. We added an extra bulkhead, stringer and deck pad so that we could use our 14' Kaholo as a racing tandem Stand Up Paddleboard. It goes to show that even an old manwith little woodworking skills can do it. . . Surprisingly, we were dry and comfortable the whole time. I wonder that myself. Due to its unique structure and chemical composition, this foam offers a wide array of benefits. Rows beautifully, stable and fast. Thanks for your assistance in getting this started. We brought down 3 kits.one is complete, onehalf built and the third is still in the box.we're looking forwardto many rowing adventures around the Exumas. I took it to a WatersEdge Kayak Meetup and learned that it is faster -- when I want it to be -- than any of the other kayaks. People are amazed. Thanks again for all the help and support!