A Stripper and a Composite Copy

[trickcraft]

What is missed from reading this and a variety of other posts is how the bow and stern get closed up after taking the composite off the mold. I have an old Ellery Canoe that needs new life but in the end I might use it as a plug for a composite. If anyone can point me in the right direction re how to work on the bow and stern, it would be appreciated.

Some pics of the Ellery

 

[Jim Dodd]

I leave the ends open, trim them later, and glass .
I'll put epoxy saturated Polyester felt ( Sweat shirt material ) on the inside, and a couple of layers of bias cut cloth on the outside.

I have also used the Polyester cloth on the outside. It resembles Kevlar felt, but unlike Kevlar ? The Polyester can be sanded.

Sorry for not including this part of the process !
Here is some pics.
You can add tape to the stems that extends out. So you can trim the Kevlar, and the stems are open.
Another method I use, is to use electrician's tape, several layers are built up. Glass over and cut open after epoxy has cured.

I hope that helps, answers your questions !

Jim

 

[Jim Dodd]

Well the Kevlar copy is legal, and ready for water.
Spar varnished and licensed.

I'm excited about trying out my new seat modification.
I'm hoping this kicks up the comfort of my seats !
Notice the up curve of the side rails.
Some pics.

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

What is missed from reading this and a variety of other posts is how the bow and stern get closed up after taking the composite off the mold.

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Your question to Jim Dodd might make an informative standalone thread for future researchers, who might not locate answers within other threads including this one.

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Well the Kevlar copy is legal, and ready for water.

Looks great, Jim. Thanks for this well-documented thread.

 

[Jim Dodd]

Thanks Glen

I posted an answer to Trickcraft's question.

I hope that helps him and others.
There are many ways to copy a hull, this is just the one I choose.
When the time comes for me to make another, I'll tweek my method, as per experience I've gain from my builds so far .
I hope to improve !

Jim

 

[RickR]

Really nice job! Thank you for taking the time to photograph and document your build. I've enjoyed following along and learned a lot.