> Had a succesful first launch of the second Pygmy Coho, this one is the
> wife's kayak. It seems lighter and perhaps slightly more tippy than my
> first Coho, perhaps I learned how to apply the epoxy a littler lighter?

> Both are stock pygmy, including bulkheads and hatches, but using the
> blocks glued inside with t-nuts instead of the stock, through the hull
> bolting of foot pegs.

> Winter projects include varnishing, and starting customization, including
> hip and knee braces and perhaps trying to clean up the looks of the hatch
> latch mechanism.

> Next summer, perhaps the Pygmy Wineglass Wherry, an Artic Tern 14, a skin
> on frame, or something completely different.

Dave I just finished a Queen Charlotte and am curious about one of your comments. You said you mount the foot pegs differently, is there a reason for this?

Dave Caudill
> Winding down the fun project season, need to get more framing, wiring, and
> insulation into the barn as the weather turns too cool for epoxy to cure.

> Need to figure out the best scheme for winter storage. Balancing the
> desire to continue to kayak in winter with the reality of cold wet storms,
> short days, and winter blahs that may very mean the kayaks sit out most of
> the winter.

> dave