Remember the baidarka where the builder used all flexible Sika adhesive joints instead of lashings? He even used some built-up adhesive joints to simulate the baidarka's flexible keel joints.

Shawn

: To be honest, I haven't put in as much time with this boat as I anticipated.
: Too many other floating toys :-) Still, the boat's joints have held up
: very well (none have broken). It would be interesting to try lashing,
: though. Adding the "flex" factor would make the boat much more
: like a traditional SOF.

: Bill