My Pearl Build

[Jim Dodd]

Thanks Dave

I use 3/8" spacers, and that gives plenty of room for lashing, not to mention drainage.


Jim

 

[Jim Dodd]

One more pic.

Jim

 

[Will Derness]

Oh my goodness is that beautiful; those inlay patterns make the canoe sparkle.

 

[Jim Dodd]

Thanks Will

A little extra time, some aspen, and a stripper can catch your eye.

I put Pearl to water last nite.

I love this design, as it's stable, good up to class II rapids. Paddling mostly rivers, up and down.

I've got a test planned for when I finish the Kevlar copy.

Thanks for following along !

Jim

 

[Alan Gage]

Looks like a perfect evening for it. Looks great on the water and I'm happy to hear she performed admirably. Looking forward to a comparison with the Kevlar model.

Alan

 

[Jim Dodd]

Looks like a perfect evening for it. Looks great on the water and I'm happy to hear she performed admirably. Looking forward to a comparison with the Kevlar model.

Alan

Me TOO ! I'll wait until you're back !

Jim

 

[Seeker]

Fleece as filleting material?! Wow... never thought of that... I used a couple large handfuls of sawdust to thicken the epoxy when I did my stitch and glue Eureka... Pretty neat idea. Thanks.

 

[Jim Dodd]

I even used yellow fleece as a replacement for the Kevlar felt used for skid plates on the ends of canoes.

The great thing, is I can sand it smooth. Kevlar doesn't sand, it fuzzes. I know it's not as durable as Kevlar, but it adds enough thickness, it will take a long time to wear through. It adds about, .090".


Jim

 

[Jim Dodd]

One more pic.

 

[memaquay]

Awesome looking canoe! Excellent work!

 

[Muskrat]

Congratulations on finishing it up. Another work of art. I really like the pattern on the bottom. Did you weigh it yet?

 

[Jim Dodd]

Thanks for the kind words, memaquay and Muskrat !
It's been a great journey.

Jim

 

[Jim Dodd]

Did you weigh it yet?

It's heavy at a little over 50 # Good thing I'm not far behind with the Kevlar !

Pearl has Ash trim, flotation chambers, extra 6oz S-glass layer on the bottom (outside) and heavy duty seats. I like them durable.

Jim

 

[Jim Dodd]

High School Classmate stopped by for a paddle, so I put him in the Pearl.

Jim

 

[latremorej]

That's a nice looking canoe!

 

[Jim Dodd]

That's a nice looking canoe!

Thanks !

I've been putting a few river miles on her lately.
The weather is excellent, and I've got the time.

Jim