Black Pearl a Cabon/Kevlar build

Jim Dodd

LOVES Wooden Canoes
I want to share a link to my Black Pearl build, over at Canoe tripping . net.

It is a Carbon/Kevlar build with a Cedar strip insert in the bottom.

I'm happy with the weigh of this 16' solo, just shy of 36#. It is a copy of my original Pearl.

http://www.canoetripping.net/forums/forum/paddlecraft-construction/76669-carbon-kevlar-black-pearl

here are some pics. It still needs varnish on the hull, and Watco on the trim.

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I read the entire link and once again am impressed with the expertise and work required for fiberglass/ epoxy/ carbon/ Kevlar/ etc. coverings. By comparison applying canvas is a breeze.
 
I believe Canvasing a canoe requires at least as much skill, if not more !
There are certainly others more skilled than I, in the epoxying a canoe !
Thank you !

Jim
 
Great build Jim. It takes a lot of guts to experiment like that. What material did you use to weave the seats?
 
Great build Jim. It takes a lot of guts to experiment like that. What material did you use to weave the seats?
1/2" Nylon Snow shoe cord. I've used it for years. Bought a roll from these guys. It's incredibly durable !

https://snowshoe.com/

A tip ! Lace it loosely, as the varnish seems to shrink it quite a bit ! Taking the comfort out !


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DONE !

After applying Spar Urethane to the hull, and Watco to the trim, She weighs in at 36 1/2 #
I can handle that on the portages.
Just a quick break down on some weights.
The hull came off the Male mold at 22 #, including the Cedar insert, and glass.
The trim, flotation chambers and varnish, added 16 1/2 #.

A few pics.
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