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The journey ...

This web documentary records the process of designing and constructing a sea kayak using the wood strip method.



The design process and the selection of locally sourced materials has been informed by the intention of making a vessel that will possess a strong sense of place. It is intended that this kayak will engage meaningfully and harmoniously with the land and seascapes of Australia's east coast.



The principle materials of construction are Australian Red Cedar, Huon Pine, Spotted Gum, Humpback Whale bone, Sydney Turban shell, carbon fibre, kevlar and two pack resin.





The images and text below trace the journey ...











Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Episode 55 - Mounting the retractable skeg rudder system


Against good advice I have decided to proceed with the installation of the retractable skeg / rudder system. The main concern with this device is that a small mechanism that engages with the foil to operate it as a rudder has been known to fail in previous instances of its use.  Lawrie has had to contend with some other design deficiencies in the system's housing box and flanges but I'm pleased to see from the image above that these hurdles have been overcome.  Thanks Lawrie!
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