Over the holidays, I have been able to sand, varnish and rig the Spring Run I've been working on for what seems like an eternity (2 yrs). So, this morning, I carried the freshly rigged new boat out into the front yard and took some pics to share....

A couple of things to note about this boat....

1. It's my second strip build (also second Spring Run) and my first attempt at building using a rolling bevel in lieu of bead and cove. It's got a few poorly fitting strips but in general, came out pretty good.

2. I built the cockpit large to make this boat comfortable for paddling in groups down lazy, flat rivers so I could easily enter/exit and lay my feet out on the deck while consuming my beverage of choice.

3. I installed traditional foot pegs but had been thinking about how to create a "bulkhead" style footrest and settled on the following approach. I attacheded "canoe footrest" tubing (ala Wenonah) to the footpegs so I would have support across the boat. These "canoe footrest" tubes can also slide in/out with the traditional footpegs. And, if I decide I don't like this set-up, they are easily removed as they are held in place with stainless machine screws/lock nuts. (Bill H., was thinking of you while I made this....)

4. It has a "Joe Greenley Redfish" seat that Joe custome made for me. Joe extended the length by 1 1/2" for a little extra thigh support....

I've attached some pics to share in the following several posts..... Hope you enjoy!

Bob Beaullieu