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Eva Too – Small Stuff
Or, maybe we could call this post “Waiting for epoxy to cure, episode 496.” Let’s prep the rub rails while that last coat of epoxy is curing. They’re easy. These will go on the outside of the hull just...
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Eva Too – Long Day’s Journey…
Noisy sanding machines are forbidden in my shop. I have a hearing loss1, and don’t want any more. So, I hand sand. Yes, it takes a lot longer, but it also takes longer to make a mistake. And then...
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Eva Too – On Sanding…
Three thoughts: A wise man (maybe a wiseguy?) once said “Use sandpaper like someone else is paying for it.” Hey Doc, is my shoulder supposed to make a clicking sound? The provocative young thing, in...
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Eva Too – Coaming and Backrest
Some time ago, I showed some “small stuff” that was done while waiting for epoxy to cure. That work was creating and dry fitting the coaming parts. I needed to turn the boat over again to finish...
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Eva Too – Propulsion
Making paddles is easy. Some say even children can learn to make them. So, I enjoy the childlike satisfaction of paddle making. The great thing about them is they can be done in a matter of a few...
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Eva Too is Launched
Compared to the launch of Eva Won, this one was dull and boring. The wind was up pretty strong on the lake today, so it wasn’t the right day for a long ride … and it was cool enough for long sleeves...
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Secondary Stability
One of the factors for selecting the Mill Creek 13 for the Eva Too build was stability. The CLC Boats site had this confidence inspiring meter showing the boat to be very stable. That really appealed...
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Name Boards for Canoes
Learning Lettercarving – parts 2 to 376 have been cancelled. It’s not that I’ve quit Chris Pye’s course. I’m just continuing over in a dark corner of the shop and won’t bore you with details. Needing...
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Name Boards for Canoes – conclusion
Not that I’m a slow worker or anything like that… The name boards, carved nearly a month ago are on the canoes. They are finished to match the canoes. Two coats of Cetol Marine went on first. That...
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