Not to pat myself on the back too much, but they're pretty cool looking. Once the poly is spread on the nylon (which took about five hours of hand sewing to put on), the skin takes on this beautiful, translucent look. Where it stretches around the cutwater, it looks so thin and delicate, like a membrane stretched over bone. Finally the framing is visible again. After all the work that was put into the woodworking, it was sad to cover it.
My paddle is made and I've purchased a spray skirt and life vest. Tomorrow is the big launch and it feels like that will be the end of this project.
This has all been a really great introduction to boat building. I've learned some great skills and my woodworking abilities have certainly improved. I'm looking forward to the next steps to be made when I return to Maine and the days once again get shorter and colder.
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