Gonna build me a kayak

December 31, 2005 at 5:00 pm · Filed under Just Stuff, Tern 14 kayak

My friend Mark Ware told me about some wooden kayak kits you can purchase and then build yourself. I was instantly interested in this, and decided to look into it right away. Reviews and proximity to Vancouver quickly led me to Pygmy Boats from Port Townsend Washington.

Pygmy’s website has a lot of information on thier boats, and I went through their catalogue looking into which models might be suitable for us. Initially I thought I could build a kayak for Mercy, and if it turned out okay I could later build one for myself. The basic goal is to develop a sport/activity that Mercy and I can enjoy together, and I know that Mercy loves sea kayaking.

After a few phone calls to Pygmy, I decided that the Tern 14 was a good boat for Mercy. It sounds like the larger boats would be too big for her. However, the Tern 14 can pack something like 80lbs of gear, which makes it a good choice for day trips and overnight trips. The Tern 14 might also be enough boat for myself as well. Later on I guess I’ll find out. I’ll either end up with a second Tern 14, or perhaps the Tern 17 or Coho.

Anyways, I’ve created a new blog category called “Tern 14″ and I’ll try to update this as much as possible with boat building information. Here’s the link to the category. For those more internet savy, here’s the rss feed for building a Pygmy Tern 14.

  • dhilpickle

    You suck Sluggo. This MW guy is a twat !!!

  • cholm

    I agree with Dhilhole. This MW is a twat !!!

  • sluggo

    thanks for that guys. last time I checked though, the website url wasn’t http://www.peanutgallery.ca Are you sure you found the website that you are looking for? Perhaps you actually meant to comment at this website?

  • mullinator

    I am beginning to understand the true genius of Dhillon and Holmes – MW is a twat and you do suck. Dhillon is a fabulous individual and Holmes…well, he slays the chicks.

  • http://??? jim

    Smitty, How are things? I agree with everyone. What the hell is a blog? I know a guy who has built a couple of cedar strip kayaks if you want to get hold of him.

  • mullinator

    Jim, you’re a hommo.

  • sluggo

    “Jim”,

    Taken from Wikipedia, the definition of a blog is:
    a website in which journal entries are posted on a regular basis and generally displayed in reverse chronological order. The term is a shortened form of weblog or web log. Authoring a blog, maintaining a blog or adding an article to an existing blog is called “blogging”. Individual articles on a blog are called “blog posts,” “posts,” or “entries”. A person who posts these entries is called a “blogger”. A blog may include any commentary or reporting on the chosen subject of the blogger and may also include hypertext, images (and links to video, audio and other files).

    Fing out more here. As for you other clowns, I’ve fixed a link above in my previous commment. Please have a look at it, I’m sure you will find some very usefull information.

  • Cassonova

    i like your priorities sluggaliscious. First, get the little woman into a kayak. Paint it red on the outside, to match the new red pumps you got her for xmas. Then, once you have her floating, build yourself one. you’re a good man.