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...