Yost 'Sea Bee' Kayak - sort of

[gmatkin]

When I click the like I can't see anything that corresponds to what you describe - just a page telling me I need to log in to something. Is that correct?

Gavin

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From: Whameller [via UK HBBR Forum] <[hidden email]>
To: gmatkin <[hidden email]>
Sent: Monday, 31 October 2011, 21:36
Subject: Yost 'Sea Bee' Kayak - sort of

Its been a long time since I posted (not since the yahoo days I think), but then I haven't built much ...

This summer saw the completion of a Greenland style sea kayak based closely  on one of Tom Yost's (http://www.yostwerks.com/) skin on frame designs 'Sea Bee'.  However, instead of going down the SOF route, I decided (for reasons too lengthy to put in here) to plank the frame in ply which caused me to tweak the design somewhat.

The frame went together relatively smoothly, following Tom's excellent online manual:



The planking was a different issue, as I was on my own with regards guidance, but we got there in the end:



After a quick libation, she was launched on the eastern Cleddau and sea trials by the client were deemed a success:



There is a blog of the build here: http://backyardboatbuilding.org.uk/forums/entry.php?86-The-Yost-SOF-Kayak-Build-Part-2

Now the client's younger brother is demanding one of his own !  Work has started on another 'Sea Bee' frame but I think that this one will be a true SOF - I'm thinking of using flax cloth and linseed epoxy after being enthused by one of the stands at Beale Park this year.

Nick W

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[gmatkin]

Here's what it says:

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However, I can't see a selection of forums - or am I missing something?

Gavin  

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From: Whameller [via UK HBBR Forum] <[hidden email]>
To: gmatkin <[hidden email]>
Sent: Monday, 31 October 2011, 21:36
Subject: Yost 'Sea Bee' Kayak - sort of

Its been a long time since I posted (not since the yahoo days I think), but then I haven't built much ...

This summer saw the completion of a Greenland style sea kayak based closely  on one of Tom Yost's (http://www.yostwerks.com/) skin on frame designs 'Sea Bee'.  However, instead of going down the SOF route, I decided (for reasons too lengthy to put in here) to plank the frame in ply which caused me to tweak the design somewhat.

The frame went together relatively smoothly, following Tom's excellent online manual:



The planking was a different issue, as I was on my own with regards guidance, but we got there in the end:



After a quick libation, she was launched on the eastern Cleddau and sea trials by the client were deemed a success:



There is a blog of the build here: http://backyardboatbuilding.org.uk/forums/entry.php?86-The-Yost-SOF-Kayak-Build-Part-2

Now the client's younger brother is demanding one of his own !  Work has started on another 'Sea Bee' frame but I think that this one will be a true SOF - I'm thinking of using flax cloth and linseed epoxy after being enthused by one of the stands at Beale Park this year.

Nick W

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[Whameller]

The BYBB Site Admin is very security conscious, having been badly burned by experiences with some former members.  It appears that the blogs are now only visible to registered BYBB forum members.

 Apologies for thereby inadvertently posting what amounts to a duff link !   If there is an appetite for more on the build process here on HBBR, I can always post some more photos & text.

Nick W

[Whameller]

I've updated the gallery with a few photos of my (slow) progress with the second SOF kayak.

Nick

[Whameller]

I've finally finished her - photos above.  Sea trials at Easter on the Cleddau.  I've deleted the dodgy link to my blog on BYBB UK - half of the blog was lost in a recent hack attack anyway.  I'm gradually reinstating the full blog on Blogspot - 'Small Boats from Small Garages'.

Nick