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A beautiful beach of the past Kings on the Kona coast on the big island of Hawaii is shown
here just to get you in the mood for a cruise, swim or snorkel with the friendly fish and the
giant sea-turtles or just a great, great place to get away. Sea kayaking is a great sport here.
here just to get you in the mood for a cruise, swim or snorkel with the friendly fish and the
giant sea-turtles or just a great, great place to get away. Sea kayaking is a great sport here.
These photographs have nothing to do with a
sea going kayak but are presented here for
the visual presentation of yet another
multi-hull sailboat under construction (the
Kiwi-18) which represents the latest in
simplest cold molded construction
techniques with epoxy and mahogany strip
veneer composite construction. This
technique lends itself very well to wooden
aircraft construction and is extremely easy
and forgiving to the beginner who wants to
build a light, very stiff and strong craft.
Epoxy used is the West System. Refer to the
Links tool bar in the left window.
sea going kayak but are presented here for
the visual presentation of yet another
multi-hull sailboat under construction (the
Kiwi-18) which represents the latest in
simplest cold molded construction
techniques with epoxy and mahogany strip
veneer composite construction. This
technique lends itself very well to wooden
aircraft construction and is extremely easy
and forgiving to the beginner who wants to
build a light, very stiff and strong craft.
Epoxy used is the West System. Refer to the
Links tool bar in the left window.
Notice the compound curves that can be achieved from
using flat veneer strips. The two photos shown here
are that of a modern ocean going 18 foot multi- hull
outrigger sail boat that is designed as a prototype to
exactly duplicate the weight of a production version to
be manufactured from all fiberglass and polyester or
vinyl composite resins. The total skin thickness is only
0.25 inches (6 mm) and is far stiffer than those made
from fiberglass and polyester. No screws or nails
have been used in the construction.
using flat veneer strips. The two photos shown here
are that of a modern ocean going 18 foot multi- hull
outrigger sail boat that is designed as a prototype to
exactly duplicate the weight of a production version to
be manufactured from all fiberglass and polyester or
vinyl composite resins. The total skin thickness is only
0.25 inches (6 mm) and is far stiffer than those made
from fiberglass and polyester. No screws or nails
have been used in the construction.
As shown to the left, torture
bending at its worst. The saying is
generally "what ever works with
what you have". The strength of the
epoxy is very much evident. Notice
the prepared deck scarf joints
ready for the fore deck attachment.
bending at its worst. The saying is
generally "what ever works with
what you have". The strength of the
epoxy is very much evident. Notice
the prepared deck scarf joints
ready for the fore deck attachment.
| The aft deck has been installed and the water tight lazarette can be seen for access to the spade rudder bearing, rudder removal shaft pin and storage area. This craft is totally epoxy bonded and has an outside color finish coating on top of the epoxy with extremely hard linear polyurethane. The spade rudder can just be seen below the hull. |
| SeaKayak - 20/2 Line drawings for the SeaKayak - 20/2, a 20 foot long 2- place |
To the trained eye, the performance can be observed.
To those who need a specifications data chart, one is
presented from the drawing as shown to the right.
The construction method is not to be found in kayaks that
are offered from kit manufacturers. It is not the flat panel
Strip-built (SB) and Stitch & Glue (S&G) method.
Construction is closer to the Strip-built method but
layered in a different manner that provides contoured
stiffness. Thin plywood veneer or fine clear grain cedar
strips may be used. For abrasion resistance, fiberglass
may be added to the outside but is generally not needed
as the resin does add weight.
These are truly fun craft to occupy and propel yourself
and a friend through the water. It is a very gratifying form
of accomplishment when one completes the construction
and does the water ventures. The dolphins really do
come up to your kayak to see you if you remain very still.
My wife and I witnessed this when we kayaked across
Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii where the
famous English explorer Captain James Cook, R.N. was
killed by the natives. A white colored monolithic
monument was constructed there in 1874 to honor the
man for his fabulous explorations and discoveries. There
is a bronze plaque just at water level (below at high tide)
marking the exact spot where he met his unfortunate
fate. Don't forget to wear rubber snorkel or boating foot
wear as the sharp coral will cut your feet.
To those who need a specifications data chart, one is
presented from the drawing as shown to the right.
The construction method is not to be found in kayaks that
are offered from kit manufacturers. It is not the flat panel
Strip-built (SB) and Stitch & Glue (S&G) method.
Construction is closer to the Strip-built method but
layered in a different manner that provides contoured
stiffness. Thin plywood veneer or fine clear grain cedar
strips may be used. For abrasion resistance, fiberglass
may be added to the outside but is generally not needed
as the resin does add weight.
These are truly fun craft to occupy and propel yourself
and a friend through the water. It is a very gratifying form
of accomplishment when one completes the construction
and does the water ventures. The dolphins really do
come up to your kayak to see you if you remain very still.
My wife and I witnessed this when we kayaked across
Kealakekua Bay on the Big Island of Hawaii where the
famous English explorer Captain James Cook, R.N. was
killed by the natives. A white colored monolithic
monument was constructed there in 1874 to honor the
man for his fabulous explorations and discoveries. There
is a bronze plaque just at water level (below at high tide)
marking the exact spot where he met his unfortunate
fate. Don't forget to wear rubber snorkel or boating foot
wear as the sharp coral will cut your feet.
To the right is a proof of lines concept model for an 21
foot ( l.o.a.), ocean sailing, 2- place wood and fiberglass
trimaran day sailor with forward cutty for one person to
get out of bad weather.
A very comfortable area for beach camping as well.
Photos to the right.
The model has stringers only for viewing the shape. The
real construction would have none, like the Kiwi 18 shown
above. Floats (amas) would fold down for trailering and
the mast is self rotating. Safety netting would be between
the main hull seating and each ama. Forward netting can
be optional as this has turned out very beneficial in
previous trimarans.
The interesting thing about trimarans, besides being very
fast and stable, is the main hull volume increases to the
cube power (cubic feet of inside space) for every foot in
length. This provides lots of comfort because of the rapid
increase in space for occupants and amenities.
foot ( l.o.a.), ocean sailing, 2- place wood and fiberglass
trimaran day sailor with forward cutty for one person to
get out of bad weather.
A very comfortable area for beach camping as well.
Photos to the right.
The model has stringers only for viewing the shape. The
real construction would have none, like the Kiwi 18 shown
above. Floats (amas) would fold down for trailering and
the mast is self rotating. Safety netting would be between
the main hull seating and each ama. Forward netting can
be optional as this has turned out very beneficial in
previous trimarans.
The interesting thing about trimarans, besides being very
fast and stable, is the main hull volume increases to the
cube power (cubic feet of inside space) for every foot in
length. This provides lots of comfort because of the rapid
increase in space for occupants and amenities.
Proof of lines concept
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| The Shape of Things o Come Have Been Here for Some Time The Marine Division section shows the similarity between aircraft and boat construction. Also, check out the Gougeon Brothers, Inc. "West System" in the Links section. Their book on boat construction is the best on the market and an absolute must for wood aircraft builders. Much more usable than what the EAA sells. For a large bound book, the price is very easy on your pocket at $39.95 The Gougeon Brothers on Boat Construction Hardcover-406 pages. Decades of experience building with wood and epoxy are compiled in this 5th edition, completed in 2005. New and updated material is combined with proven technology in a revised layout for navigation. Extensive chapters on hardware bonding, construction methods, safety and tools are described with the aid of hundreds of detailed illustrations and photographs. Used as a textbook in boatbuilding schools. Over 100,000 copies in print. |
| Copyright © 2000- 2014 by Richard W. Fraser All Rights Reserved |
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Kiwi-18 above - compound curves can be
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Kiwi 18 Sail Plan
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