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Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Project Nordkapp, Part 1...

I'm pacing back & fore like mad at the mo waiting for a decent break in the weather so I can get back to my around Wales expedition.
Seemed like a good time to make a start on 'Project Nordkapp'...
She's a vintage Nordkapp Racing L model. 
Originally she came with a sliding seat & your knees would stick out of the rather large cockpit...
I took a template from my Nordkapp RM as I intend to fibreglass the cockpit into a more conventional cockpit design. As it stands I can't buy a spray skirt to fit & I ain't keen on the look anyway...
I made a bulkhead ready to bond into place, this will double as my footrest. I need to have bulkhead's as she's basically a bare shell, no hatches, no bulkheads & no seat. At least by blocking off the front & rear of the kayak will create air pockets to enable deep water rescues, kinda handy in a sea boat!

Your probably thinking 'what about storage?'. I intend to use her as a day boat as I have my other Nordkapp for extended trips. I will however set the rear bulkhead a little further back so I can stuff things behind the seat...
That brings me nicely to the new seat. I bought it & the backrest from Fyne boat kits. It's basically made from moulded foam with a cloth covering. I intend to glue it straight to the hull though I will need to make a support for the thigh pads. The seat & thigh pads are all one piece & looking like being really comfy.

Today I just mock fitted & made some marks for where I want to fit things. I needed to do this to work out the position of the front bulkhead.

Next time I'll make the rear bulkhead & hopefully get on with some glasswork...
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  1. soundoftheseagull10 May 2011 at 21:51

    Hope the weather breaks soon

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  2. Stuart sea kayk10 May 2011 at 22:31

    Looks like a bit of a project.

    If you don't fit hatches how are you going to get any water that may leak into to the bulkheads out? I would also glass the wood each side before installing it.

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  3. Taran Tyla10 May 2011 at 22:37

    I'm hoping the weather breaks too, how long can it last???

    Hey Stu, I was hoping if I seal off the bulkheads that no water would get in, cant wait to buy some stuff to finish her off. Skegs gonna cost a bit....

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  4. Dr Blug23 May 2011 at 22:52

    Taran, dont glue the seat in; get some wide velcro and glue the strips to the boat+ seat with evostik, then you'll be able to get it out easily, and adjust it too.

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  5. Taran Tyla24 May 2011 at 09:26

    Hey Doc, that's a great idea, cheers.

    I've just ordered the glass & gel coat ready for the next stage. All I need to buy now is a Kari tec skeg. Will have to be the cable one though, the other is a bit pricey.

    Loadsa hard work next I think (LOL)...

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