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The Pygmy Tern 14 Launches

Doug Smith
Well, several months after finish the kayak we finally got it into the water two weekends agp. Such is life when you are busy with little kids!

Spraying WR-LPU

Doug Smith
I recently finished applying System Three’s WR-LPU to the Tern14. I chose to use this material primarily for two reasons. First, it is touted as being a very tough finish, longer lasting than standard varnishes.

Tern 14 kayak update

Doug Smith
Whew, it’s been a while since I’ve added any information. I didn’t do much work on the boat during the summer.

Getting There

Doug Smith
I made some good progress with the kayak last week. I put in fillets and taped all the seams on the underside of the deck.

Gluing The Seams

Doug Smith
Gluing the seams isn’t as straightforward as you would think. From what I’ve learned (and I could be doing it incorrectly), gluing the seams involves:

Some Good Tips on Building a Pygmy Kayak

Doug Smith
Building the Pygmy Coho has some good tips for S&G kayak building. Here’s a tip that I wished I had noticed earlier: “I cut a plastic cup to match the length of the stitching wires.

Started Stitching the Boat

Doug Smith
I started stitching the panels on the Tern14 the other night. I hadn’t done much work on the boat recently, and it was good to get into the shop and make some progress.