Looks nice, Roger.

: Ross reminded me that I should update everyone on the Morris Greenland
: project. It’s close to skinning time. The massik needs to be fitted and
: the cowling formed. Otherwise, she’s ready to skin.

I waited to do the masik and footbrace last, like you, but still managed to make them too high. The "sit on a 2x4 on the aft deck and measure" method didn't work well for me. Any suggestions for the next boat?

: This kayak is for my friend Jim (who was at R2K1). He decided to go with
: 16.5’ X 24”. Jim’s looking for a stabile platform for bird watching and
: will be spending most of his time on protected water.

I just got mine wet for the first time last night. It's 17'5" x 20". Stability can best be described as...ummm...low. It feels similar to a Feathercraft Khatsalano. It will definitely take some getting used to, even when coming from a Nordkapp.

: We’ve used a variety of wood. Port Orford Cedar, Cypress, African Mahogany,
: White Oak, Cherry and Birch dowels, and 2 small pieces of marine plywood.

Ohhhh....a "smorgas-board",eh? Nyuk, nyuk!

Using whatever suitable lumber that you have on hand is certainly one of the benefits of SOF building. I even used some 2x pressure treated pine that's been languishing in the garage for nearly a decade (masik, knee brace & footbrace).

: This picture is two weeks old, so don't freak about all those squared off
: edges. They no longer exist.

I was wondering about the ends of the chine stringers...

Where exactly did you use the various woods? I assume the ribs are white oak? How did it bend for you?

What are you using for the skin? I did mine with 13 ounce polyester (from Dyson) and it's a bear to sew! It has very little stretch or shrinkage, so it must be sewn TIGHT! The recommended box stitch takes forever; I must have 12 hours of stitching time in mine. My hands are still stiff sore five days after finishing the sewing, but maybe that's my age showing. Between the sewing hassle, the price ($6.00 per linear foot) and the waste (it comes 80" wide), I'll think twice about using it again. Can anyone think of a good use for a 20' x 22" piece of polyester?

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Regards

Brian