by KH202312Q76JHC_admin | Jul 12, 2018 | build gallery
This is a 90% scale LV Shrike. I’ve previously built a full size 100% Shrike. The LV is easy to roll, at the expense of some stability compared with the 100% Shrike because of the narrower beam and shorter length. I fitted a second masik near the foot bulk head...
by KH202312Q76JHC_admin | Jun 19, 2018 | Vember Build
Constructed from 4.5 mm Douglas Fir, square edged not cove-and-bead. 18,3 kilos , very strong with no concession to solidity. 183 hours to complete. It’s done, it floats! We tried the Vember with my wife on a lake near our home. It is perfect, we both enjoyed it...
by KH202312Q76JHC_admin | Jun 18, 2018 | Vember Build
I reduced the form size to 95%, giving a final beam of 520mm; and placed the forms at 320mm spacing giving an intended length of 5.185 metres (17’). By reducing the forms to 95% the deck was also lowered – now 200 mm to top rear of cockpit rim and 250mm under...
by KH202312Q76JHC_admin | May 1, 2018 | build gallery
Which model Shrike did choose? What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the build manual? What is the weight of the finished kayak? Anything you wished you had done differently? Any tips you’d like to suggest to future builders? How does the...
