PDA

View Full Version : Project Kayak forsale


RBKpumper
04-15-2009, 04:06 PM
Dont figure ill get too much interest on here but its worth a shot.

I got this Kayak w/ the hopes of restoring its beauty on a rainy day. Now we are moving and the single garage of the new place wont offer enough room to work on it on those rainy days.

Specs and pics:
-Original "Chesapeak" model kayak from Chesapeak Light Craft.
-17' pine and fiber glass construction
-BIG BOY boat. supports over 250lbs. much larger than i need
-two hatches(not shown) w/ pleanty of room in the bulkheads for camping/touring gear
-all the old deteriorated decking hardwear(seen in #1 pic but not #2)
-Back rest. NO actual seat.
-Skeg slot. NO skeg.
-No paddle or PFD included. i intended on buying a matching wood one upon completion.
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm111/GLKcasey/0201090823.jpg
http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm111/GLKcasey/0206091605.jpg

This was a project for me. I planned on sanding the deck down to the wood.(only got about 1/8th of that done). Then i was goin to Stain and Urathane the deck a red hardwood. then sand and re-glass the hull and add this** graphite powder to the expoy for a pitch black look.

**Graphite Powder (http://www.clcboats.com/shop/products/supplies/epoxy_fiberglass/WEST-GP000.html)

The original maker of the boat kits are still in business. They have a website:Boat Plans, Boat Kits, Kayak Kits, Canoe Kits, Sailboat Kits, Rowboat Kits, Paddleboard Kits, Boatbuilding Supplies, Boat Gear and Accessories, Kayaks, Canoes, Sailing Dinghies, Rowing Craft, Paddleboards, Stand Up Paddleboards, Surfboard Kits » Welc (http://www.CLCBOATS.com). there you can find absolutely EVERYTHING needed to restore this beautiful boat. Deck hardwear, rigging, fiberglass, epoxies, inlays, SEATS, everything!

this would make an awesome and fairly easy project for anyone. the site also has a Builders Forum a lot like this comprised of people who may know answers to your questions during the restoration or even nice spots to paddle.

The price is $200. shipping not an option. if w/n reason i can deliver for some extra gas monies.

Rapchizzle
04-15-2009, 11:34 PM
If you still have this during the summer, I'd like to take a look at it. Do you have the hatch covers for it? and what is the slot in the back end of the top for?

RBKpumper
04-15-2009, 11:55 PM
If you still have this during the summer, I'd like to take a look at it. Do you have the hatch covers for it? and what is the slot in the back end of the top for?

this would fit you perfectly chris. yeah i have the hatch covers. they are in need of new seals and the 1'' webbing that holds them down.

the slot you see is for a skeg. a retractable fin that drops down and keeps you tracking straight in windy or roughish water. kinda like a rudder just doesnt yaw. or like a keel.

fyi youll need a good belt sander for this baby. the 5'' rotory sander i bought especially for this project just isnt cutting it.

Rapchizzle
04-16-2009, 01:07 AM
I though it may have something to do with that but why is the skeg poking out of the top? It's supposed to go on the bottom in the water I thought?

RBKpumper
04-16-2009, 09:07 AM
I though it may have something to do with that but why is the skeg poking out of the top? It's supposed to go on the bottom in the water I thought?

it pokes out the bottem of the hull when deployed. thats just the slot it goes into when retracted.

its a good size fin. i cant tell you forsure how big cause i came to me missing. but the hardware and gear to deploy and retract it was there. just barely viable in pic 1. the black cord runs done the left side of the boat behind the cockpit. it has the black deckline as the back ground thats y u cant see it.

SCBrian
04-16-2009, 11:06 AM
Casey, you post this over on Lowcountry paddlers yet?
http://lowcountrypaddlers.net/messages.htm

RBKpumper
04-16-2009, 06:44 PM
Casey, you post this over on Lowcountry paddlers yet?
http://lowcountrypaddlers.net/messages.htm

notyet. ill get it over there soon. ryne and chris both seem pretty interested. well see. i was just gonna try to make someone local a deal before i sold it to a stranger.

Rapchizzle
04-16-2009, 07:12 PM
don't save it for me. It will be a while before I get enough money to think about gettin one

ianh
04-16-2009, 09:30 PM
once my dad gets back from china i'll ask him about it, seems like he might be interested.