: I became a little impatient during the strip building process and there are
: some cosmetic defects on this kayak that hopefully I wont repeat on the
: next one. However, I do like the way it handles so far. I Had it out for a
: first paddle in some quiet water and found it to be more responsive than
: the 18 1/2 ft Sea Spirit. It's 17 ft. long, 21 inches wide, and weighs in
: at 42lbs.

: Bobby

Hi Bobby,

I think the only cosmetic defect in that picture is the lack of water ! Absolutely love the huge contrast between the bulging foredeck and the super low aft deck. Also, how you you highlighted that feature with your stripping pattern, very thoughtful and subtle. How many inches above the waterline do you figure that aft deck to be ?

One other question. I am about a week away from joining the hull on my Endeavour. This boat has an interior sheerclamp (attached to the deck right now) and after joining will be fitted with a "sheer guard", which is nothing but a strip of wood that hides and seals (hopefully) the joint. I don´t like it. It´s too late for this one, I figure, but could you elaborate on how you join hull and deck in this very "right-angle sheer" kayak of yours ? Interior sheerclamp or glass cloth tape ? "Deck over hull and round over deck" or "deck and hull beveled at 45 degrees each" ?

And, did the sea spirit designer elaborate on the system, or is it yours ?

Thanks for the help and inspiration, jealous Pascal