Tips for a successful Kayak Build: READ THIS FIRST

KAYAK COURSE UPDATES/CHANGES, READ THIS BEFORE YOU BUILD

Skin on Frame Kayak Outfitting Options (borrowed from my YouTube channel)

Planning the Reinforcements for Catamaran, Sailing, or Back Deck Bungee Loops

Should I add a rudder to my kayak? TEXT ONLY

Color options for skinboats, Acid Dye vs. Earth Pigment

Earth Pigment Update: Better Results and New Color Options!

Planning for brass bow protection

Considerations for adding a liquid keel protection strip

Using Fresh Cut Bamboo for Kayak Ribs

Advantages and Disadvantages of Adjustable Footbraces in Greenland Kayaks (Currently for West Greenland Kayaks only)

Bilge pump clips (standard version F1, F2, LPB only) this is just here so you can remember to order and install them before the skin is on.

Drop Kits and Custom Drop Plates (usually not needed, but sometimes useful for smaller feet or rudder control)

Setting up the gunwales

Kerfing the ends

Lashing the ends together

Checking for symmetry

Pegging the ends together

Setting up the deck beams

Mortise and tenon deck beams overview

Mortise and tenon deck beams: Step 1

Mortise and tenon deck beams: Step 2

Mortise and tenon deck beams: Step 3

Mortise and tenon deck beams: Step 4

Mortise and tenon deck beams: Step 5

Mortise and tenon deck beams: Step 6

Fitting the deck beams

Pegging the deck beams

Trimming the dowels and planing the ends

Flattening the gunwales (Greenland)

Marking the stems (F1, F2, and LPB) Important: If you are making a Flat Deck version, watch next video also before marking.

Additional bow stem marking instructions for the FLAT DECK F1 or LPB only

Stern Stem rudder modification (F1, F2, LPB) (optional)

Marking the stems (Greenland)

Adding a drain plug (optional)

Understanding the kayak rib measuring system

Measuring and cutting ribs

Measuring and cutting the West Greenland ribs (use with VERSION 2.0 plan set only)

Prepping the rib stock

Using the rib HEIGHT measuring stick (currently only available for Version 2.0 of the West Greenland Kayak)

Setting up for steam bending the ribs (borrowed from the Canoe Building Course)

Loading the steam box

Tips for steam bending (watch this video!)

Fixing rib mistakes (F1 shown but useful for all kayak models!) I put this before bending so you'll know how to fix any issues before you start bending.

Steam bending the ribs - F1 kayak

F1 rib shaping overview

Steam bending the ribs - LPB kayak

LPB rib shaping overview

Steam bending the ribs - West Greenland Kayak

West Greenland rib shaping overview

NEW Steam bending the ribs West Greenland Kayak, use with VERSION 2.0 plan set

NEW West Greenland shaping review: Use with VERSION 2.0 plan set

Steam bending the ribs - East Greenland Kayak

East Greenland rib shaping overview

Setting the keel heights (F1, F2, and LPB)

Setting keel heights (Greenland)

Pegging the ribs

Centering the keel

Making winders for lashing

Lashing on the keel

Fixing a broken lashing

Fitting the stems to keel (F1, F2, and LPB) Important: watch next video also if making a Flat Deck version

Additional bow stem layout instructions for FLAT DECK F1 and LPB only

Fitting the stems to the keel (Greenland)

Marking, drilling, and lashing on the stems

Pegging the stems to the keel

Setting the stringers ( F1, F2, and LPB )

Setting the stringers (Greenland)

Shaping and tying the stringer ends to the stems

Installing temporary stanchions

Gluing on end blocks (F1, F2, and LPB) Important note: watch the next video also if building a flat deck version.

Special instructions for finishing the bow stem of the FLAT DECK F1/LPB (this can be done a bit later in the process also)

Catamaran, sailing, and back deck bungee loop reinforcements (only applies to people who want to do any of these things)

Flattening and marking for greenland end plates

Kerfing and chiseling for greenland end plates

Cutting and pegging the greenland end plates

Making the Greenland backrest

Finishing the Greenland Backrest (you don't need to do this now, just here to show you what it will look like later)

Laying out the masik

Shaping the masik

Fitting the Masik

Installing the masik

Cutting out the heel rib on a Greenland kayak and reinforcing the keel

Setting up for making the traditional footbrace

Making and fitting the footbrace

Cutting and pegging the footbrace

Alternate: Setting up for installing adjustable footbraces (West Greenland Kayak only)

Alternate: Installing Smart Track adjustable footbraces (West Greenland Kayak only)

Installing foredeck stringers on the West Greenland kayak

Building and fitting foredeck stringers on the East Greenland kayak

Installing the foredeck stringers on an East Greenland kayak

Determining footbrace location and Installing T-nuts for SEALECT footbrace tracks

Alternate foot brace install method (not my preferred method, but sometimes useful)

Adding the secondary stringer (F1, F2, and LPB)

Installing SLIDELOCK foot brace tracks (F1, F2, LPB)

Installing a footbrace drop kit (Generally only used with rudders or for people with very small feet)

Cutting the pocket mortise for the deck ridge (F1, F2, and LPB) Important Note: if building a flat deck version you can skip this video and the next two.

Fitting the forward deck stringer and shaping the stern (F1, F2 and LPB)

Lashing the forward deck stringer (F1, F2, and LPB)

NEW making FLAT DECK F1/LPB forward deck stringers

Installing FLAT DECK F1/LPB forward deck stringers

Adding the center deck ridge on the F2

Reinforcing the keel

Shaping the bow for the optional brass rub strip (only applies if you are adding one)

Adding aft deck stringers

F1 and LPB deck line location UPDATE

Drilling deck line holes

Adding a Rear Deck Action Camera Mounting Block (optional, all kayaks)

Making a Storage Pocket under the Foredeck (Flat deck F1, LPB, and maybe Greenland)

Cleaning up the frame (F1, F2 and LPB)

Cleaning up the frame (Greenland)

Adjusting the Greenland stem angles

Oiling the frame

Installing Sealect Foot Braces ONLY (Wilderness system slidelock footbrace instructions are later in the course)

Final cleanup thoughts and installing float bag pull lines (optional)

Tools and supplies for skinning the kayak

Important note on the center cockpit of an F2

Pre-skinning frame checks

Draping the cloth and sewing up the ends (Greenland)

Draping the cloth and pinning and cutting the stern, F1, F2, LPB

NEW sewing up the stern (F1, F2, and LPB)

Shortening the skin and cutting the bow (F1, F2, and LPB)

Sewing up the bow (F1, F2, and LPB)

Stretching the skin and pinning the keel

Alternate stitching method considerations (only relevant if you are using a different type of stitch)

Cutting the center seam (watch the entire video!)

Lacing up the skin

Tightening the deck lacing

Trimming excess fabric

Sewing up the skin

Setting the coaming (F1, F2 and LPB)

Setting the coaming (Greenland)

Cutting the coaming circle

Stitching the coaming on (watch entire video, there is important info at the end)

Shrinking out deck wrinkles (if you are coloring with acid dye this doesn't apply to you)

Adding the West Greenland bow toggle loops

Tools and materials for Coloring the Fabric with Acid Dye (skip this if coloring with Earth Pigment)

Coloring the Fabric with Acid Dye (skip if coloring with Earth Pigment)

Mixing Earth Pigment into the Polyurethane (Important Note: if you stitched your skin on dry you will need to wet the fabric and shrink it first)

13 Common Coating Mistakes READ THIS FIRST, THEN READ IT AGAIN BEFORE COATING

Coating process overview (don't skip this video)

Tools and supplies for coating the kayak

Re-checking keel symmetry and masking off the deck

Sewing a dart

Two cup 2 part polyurethane mixing method (watch both mixing videos)

Single cup 2 part polyurethane mixing method

Process review and advice for batch timing (update video)

Initial hull saturation coat

Second hull coat

Using the scraper card to smooth out imperfections

Final thoughts on coating the hull

Balancing the kayak on screws

Peeling the tape and prepping the deck

Coating the deck, initial saturation coat

Coating the coaming and second deck coat

Finishing the deck

Filling lacing and stitching holes

Setting up for adding a liquid keel strip (optional)

Adding a liquid keel strip (optional)

Deck rigging introduction and cutting leather deck lines

Making HDPE toggles and beads

Making rub strips

Making the optional brass bow rub strip (F1, F2, and LPB only!)

Marking and burning the deck line holes

Rigging the deck lines

East Greenland kayak deck line threading pattern

Installing the "V-line" on the East Greenland Kayak

Threading, tying, and gluing the grab loops

Installing Wilderness Systems Slidelock style foot braces

Installing the backband (use for new style with no logo on it)

Finishing the Greenland style backrest

Installing the seat mat

Making a suspended cloth seat (I add this to all my personal boats)

Sealing deck lines

Adding perimeter lines

Installing foam thigh braces

Adding rub strips (Greenland Kayaks)

Installing the stern rub strip (F1, F2, and LPB)

Installing brass bow protection (F1, F2, and LPB)

Skin on Frame Kayak General Care Instructions

Kayak / Canoe Catamaran Introduction

Kayak Catamaran Overview

Choosing wood for the boards

Making the attachment points

Alternate attachment method (choose this style or the previous one)

Rigging the Bungee Loops

Setting up the Kayaks and Cutting the Boards to Length

Peg layout and rounding the boards

Kayak Catamaran Safety

Recommendations for catamaran spacing and use (text document, changes frequently)