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A new method to build a kayak.......???
By:Mark F
Date: 9/8/2001, 1:26 am

I'm in the jewelry business and we make items using the lost wax method. This got me thinking (that can be dangerous).
Glue a few blocks of white styrofoam together and cut to shape, then fibreglass the outside. After it hardens hollow it out through the opening you left for the seat. Leave as much foam as you want for strenth and flotation. The foam is easy to cut with a saw or a hot wire. Gasoline pored inside will melt the foam but you won't have the control you'd have cutting it out.
Just a thought.
Thanks
Mark

Messages In This Thread

A new method to build a kayak.......???
Mark F -- 9/8/2001, 1:26 am
Great idea for a fast sit-on-top kayak
Paul G. Jacobson -- 9/9/2001, 11:05 pm
Re: A new method to build a kayak.......???
John Monfoe -- 9/9/2001, 8:09 am
Use thin foam and leave it in place.
Paul G. Jacobson -- 9/9/2001, 11:37 pm
Re: Foam & glass Website
Dave Houser -- 9/10/2001, 3:04 pm
Re: Another one
Shawn Baker -- 9/10/2001, 3:34 pm
Why not ;) stripper with strips cut from foam :b ? *NM*
risto -- 9/10/2001, 12:40 pm
Peter Van Dyne did this 30 years ago
Craig Bumgarner -- 9/12/2001, 11:51 am
so, nothing new under the sun :) !
risto -- 9/13/2001, 10:27 am
Re: A new method to build a kayak.......???
tg -- 9/8/2001, 11:39 am
Re: A new method to build a kayak.......???
Mike Scarborough -- 9/8/2001, 3:17 pm
Re: A new method to build a kayak.......???
Tapio Manner -- 9/8/2001, 3:23 pm
Thanks everyone I've had this idea for years...
Mark F -- 9/8/2001, 11:09 pm
Re: Thanks everyone I've had this idea for years..
100GRIT -- 9/9/2001, 7:34 am
Re: Thanks everyone I've had this idea for years..
Rehd -- 9/9/2001, 12:05 am
Re: A new method to build a kayak.......???
Tapio Manner -- 9/8/2001, 4:11 am