tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007838299911865964.post7363416454831293763..comments2024-03-28T13:06:53.688-07:00Comments on DoryMan: Skin on Frame Kayak by Lou Brochettidorymanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16077373149267825091noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007838299911865964.post-10402289141276377372014-04-19T23:43:59.039-07:002014-04-19T23:43:59.039-07:00The fabric used for these boats is a dacron, not c...The fabric used for these boats is a dacron, not canvas. The critical detail is the ability to heat shrink the fabric once it's laid on the frame. Then you must paint the fabric to keep it from changing shape again.<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />dorymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16077373149267825091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007838299911865964.post-91625746283857923032014-04-19T02:57:38.408-07:002014-04-19T02:57:38.408-07:00Hello Doryman,
Okay, I am a little skeptical ab...Hello Doryman,<br /> Okay, I am a little skeptical about using canvas for my skin on frame kayak. I my first and used a heavy awning fabric that I can't get tight enough to get the wrinkles out. When you talk about canvas are we talking about something like a good painters canvas? I am in Albania and materials are somewhat limited. That is how I came to use the awning material, it hardly stretches even when heated up and I don't want to heat it to much it loses some of it's strength then. Any advice would be appreciated. Sincerly, Vince N. My build post is at http://happyhavenforge.wordpress.com/2014/04/13/my-1st-kayak-is-finished-4-13-14/ if you are interested. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007838299911865964.post-80179400949275329152012-01-06T05:11:46.493-08:002012-01-06T05:11:46.493-08:00I like itI like itJoehttp://sudbazdorove.ru/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007838299911865964.post-87494208664865500092011-12-21T14:28:32.464-08:002011-12-21T14:28:32.464-08:00I wish that there were classes on building one clo...I wish that there were classes on building one closer to the Portland area.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007838299911865964.post-69863010445095282112011-12-21T06:13:49.589-08:002011-12-21T06:13:49.589-08:00Those are nice looking boats, and hard to beat for...Those are nice looking boats, and hard to beat for fun and utility. They resemble the sof I used in Alaska for life support.<br /><br />Heat is for shrinking polyester fabric. It stays stretched after it's coated. On my current sof I used floor paint for the sealer.<br /><br />For nylon fabric, which is said to have better abraison resistance, water is used to shrink the fabric. Some folks have trouble with the skin getting loose when the kayak drys out.<br /><br />On my first sof I used canvas and I will use it on my next one also. It's organic. It tightens with water and does not loosen up. It's sturdy and nice to work with. But of the three it's heavier.<br /><br />Keep building 'em,<br /><br />MichaelMichaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007838299911865964.post-65870517238816586632011-12-20T17:54:02.279-08:002011-12-20T17:54:02.279-08:00Lou could tell you and might be happy to do so. An...Lou could tell you and might be happy to do so. Andrew has built a few skin boats now and probably has some advice. I was around when he skinned his first boat. It seems that the proper tension on the fabric is critical, before shrinking. After that, the task is to heat the surface evenly to achieve uniform tension without burning the fabric.dorymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16077373149267825091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5007838299911865964.post-28989565177140092732011-12-20T16:17:14.411-08:002011-12-20T16:17:14.411-08:00Lou talked about that project at Paulina Lake. Th...Lou talked about that project at Paulina Lake. Those look great! <br /><br />I am convinced SOF boats are durable but I don't fully understand how they're skinned. Maybe I should just build one for myself and figure it out! <br /><br />Bob WBobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18334119651373578539noreply@blogger.com