Roger,

Are you using epoxy to glue the parts together? I hope so, because I have had some failures with the polyurethane glue. It doesn't work well if the pieces don't fit perfectly. Epoxy seems to be more forgiving.

I'm also currently doing some tests of coatings for the polyester skin. I am testing water based outdoor varathane, Z-spar captains spar varnish, Helmsman spar urethane (oil based), and elast-o-seal with snow-roof. I should have an update by the end of the week.

Mike

: Rehd,

: I spaced myself back 3/5th's of the way but still couldn't tell if it was
: correct.

: I measured the distance of the S&G kayak on the front of the CLC brochure.
: The back of the cockpit is 62.3% from the bow. On a 17’ boat, that would
: place the cockpit at 127”. 3/5th’s + 2” would be 124.5”.

: The Guilemot “L” cockpit back is 61% back from the bow which on a 17’ boat
: translates to 124.5 inches. Way to go Mike

: My boat is 18’2” so if I use the 61%, my set back distance will be 133”.

: Mmmm… Nothin’ like a little number crunchin’ to stimulate the mind

: Roger