[legslegum]

Haven’t tried it yet, but I’ve read that you can mix ceramic pigment with seamgrip. Would certainly be durable! Comes in a powder, available from your local ceramic/pottery supply store.

[legslegum]

Finally getting around to posting some shots of my first Telkwa build this summer! Matt’s instructions really are unbelievably good. It took me about 60 hours because I am nothing if not a little obsessive, but less quality guidance would have had me crying instead of wrapping this up with a finished boat that I couldn’t be more stoked on! The nose came out a teeny bit wonky, but I was definitely a little too casual about matching the sides up and trimming them to fit in the last hour of work. Still holds air like a champ!

Took it super slow and it made a great break from my bananas day job. Looking forward to starting in on boat #2 in a few weeks as a way to usher in the warmer weather!

Thanks for making such an awesome product/project, Matt!

 

 

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Indeed, thanks!

[legslegum]

Cool, thanks Matt. You’ve done some bikerafting, yes? Any notes there on best type to use? Would assume strap plate would be best, but turns out there’s not much of the internet getting into the nitty gritty of overbuilt vs. underbuilt DIY bike tie downs. Go figure! Saw your previous comment somewhere about laying the bike on the bow (wheels and non-drive pedal off etc) to figure out placement. Just curious if there’s anything I’m missing on strap plate vs. grab loop.

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Hey folks, now that you’ve had a few years to test, got any input on best and worst tiedown designs? I just finished building a Telkwa and intend to put a bike on the bow. Just curious if anyone has any recommendations for the style of tiedown to use for that purpose.

 

Thanks!

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Hey Hi hello not a robot! We just bought two kits on my partner’s account and are very excited to get started once they arrive.

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