im building a laker 13, and i really want a open cockpit like Strider's boats......can i do it with the laker 13, i know i would have to put a bigger combing on the inside, anything i shopuld be aware of.
i posted a pic of what i want it to look like.
In the bulkheads im going to put hatches so i can still store stuff in them.
Open cockpit, like Strider???
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Re: Open cockpit, like Strider???
Ron will probably chime in shortly, but yes you can. He built his like the plans call for and then went back and opened it up some.
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Re: Open cockpit, like Strider???
I opened my laker up to about a 50 inch cockpit,I like to use the front bulkhead for a foot peg also.
As long as you have blades for your saw you can keep changing it till you get it like you want it.
Ron
As long as you have blades for your saw you can keep changing it till you get it like you want it.
Ron
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Re: Open cockpit, like Strider???
bowgarguide, are you a member on the JEM forum???.....any other good kayak building websites....
so far i have found
Southernpaddler
JEM
and TKF
so far i have found
Southernpaddler
JEM
and TKF
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Re: Open cockpit, like Strider???
might also look at the tv pirogues. I built the 15-32 and it's a great boat. Ron built the 15-29 and says it's a great boat too
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Re: Open cockpit, like Strider???
Didn't think about it earlier but this will give you more an idea on mine if you haven't already seen it
http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/foru ... 1&t=122571" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
kevin
http://www.texaskayakfisherman.com/foru ... 1&t=122571" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Open cockpit, like Strider???
4+4
Yea I am on both those forum (TX RIVER RAT) there.
Ron
Yea I am on both those forum (TX RIVER RAT) there.
Ron