Comments on: Building a Nikumi http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/ Lightweight canoe and kayak travel Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:32:42 +0000 hourly 1 By: Fuselage Frame Boats Review http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/#comment-3516 Fuselage Frame Boats Review Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:53:12 +0000 http://www.paddlinglight.com/pl/?p=612#comment-3516 [...] you plumb the frames, you run the stringers between the frames to give the kayak its shape (See my Nikumi builder’s log to see the process). The stem and stern are attached. Once everything is screwed or glued together, [...] [...] you plumb the frames, you run the stringers between the frames to give the kayak its shape (See my Nikumi builder’s log to see the process). The stem and stern are attached. Once everything is screwed or glued together, [...]

]]> By: Bryan Hansel http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/#comment-3361 Bryan Hansel Fri, 26 Aug 2011 23:44:45 +0000 http://www.paddlinglight.com/pl/?p=612#comment-3361 I honestly don't remember there being two sizes. It paddled okay, but I prefer <a href="http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/siskiwit-bay-skin-on-frame-sea-kayak-plans/" rel="nofollow">British-style kayaks</a>. Ilena liked it. She ended up paddling it more than I until I built her a Greenland-style kayak. We sold the Nikumi for about cost. I honestly don’t remember there being two sizes. It paddled okay, but I prefer British-style kayaks. Ilena liked it. She ended up paddling it more than I until I built her a Greenland-style kayak. We sold the Nikumi for about cost.

]]> By: Michael http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/#comment-3360 Michael Fri, 26 Aug 2011 21:34:40 +0000 http://www.paddlinglight.com/pl/?p=612#comment-3360 Hi Brian, I considered to build a Nikumi but I feel you didn't liked the way it paddled. Did you built the long or short version of the Nikumi? Thanks, Michael Hi Brian,

I considered to build a Nikumi but I feel you didn’t liked the way it paddled.
Did you built the long or short version of the Nikumi?

Thanks,
Michael

]]> By: Northwater Under Deck Bag Review http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/#comment-2740 Northwater Under Deck Bag Review Wed, 23 Mar 2011 18:15:42 +0000 http://www.paddlinglight.com/pl/?p=612#comment-2740 [...] you can make your own. I had a bunch of vinyl and HH-66 left over from making dry bags and a vinyl Nikumi, so it was less expensive for me to make my own.) During a typical paddling trip, I usually carry a [...] [...] you can make your own. I had a bunch of vinyl and HH-66 left over from making dry bags and a vinyl Nikumi, so it was less expensive for me to make my own.) During a typical paddling trip, I usually carry a [...]

]]> By: Free Plans – 1894 Unalaska Baidarka Kayak http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/#comment-2627 Free Plans – 1894 Unalaska Baidarka Kayak Fri, 25 Feb 2011 20:38:00 +0000 http://www.paddlinglight.com/pl/?p=612#comment-2627 [...] extremely pleased with how I drew the bow and stern. It took time, but it really looks like the baidarka that I built. I think this bow looks really cool and I’d love to paddle this kayak. I bet it’s [...] [...] extremely pleased with how I drew the bow and stern. It took time, but it really looks like the baidarka that I built. I think this bow looks really cool and I’d love to paddle this kayak. I bet it’s [...]

]]> By: Bryan Hansel http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/#comment-1005 Bryan Hansel Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:27:09 +0000 http://www.paddlinglight.com/pl/?p=612#comment-1005 Good luck finishing your build. Good luck finishing your build.

]]> By: Mkguyvr http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/#comment-1002 Mkguyvr Mon, 25 Jan 2010 07:19:31 +0000 http://www.paddlinglight.com/pl/?p=612#comment-1002 Well I thought about what you have said about the durability of the clear vinyl. I found a local shop that stocked the different gauges of vinyl. I see that people were using between 10-20 gauge. I tested a couple of samples with a knife and small flat blade screw driver and I opted for the 30 gauge .030. They had up to 60 but the 30 was about as far as you can go with extra weight and pliability. It is marine grade, marine grade starts at .030. In my opinion this gauge (.030 clear vinyl)is as tough as some of the alternative covering materials I have researched. I recomend doing some research on alternative materials before using the clear vinyl, but i have chosen it for my finish because I find it to be more than durable enough for anything that I encounter here in S.Fl. I finished covering the bottom and will be starting the top soon. I found that using a pair of plyers to pull the material while stapling it makes for a wrinkle free job. I have a few ideas on how to get the top on tight as the bottom as well. Thanks Again Well I thought about what you have said about the durability of the clear vinyl. I found a local shop that stocked the different gauges of vinyl. I see that people were using between 10-20 gauge. I tested a couple of samples with a knife and small flat blade screw driver and I opted for the 30 gauge .030. They had up to 60 but the 30 was about as far as you can go with extra weight and pliability. It is marine grade, marine grade starts at .030. In my opinion this gauge (.030 clear vinyl)is as tough as some of the alternative covering materials I have researched. I recomend doing some research on alternative materials before using the clear vinyl, but i have chosen it for my finish because I find it to be more than durable enough for anything that I encounter here in S.Fl.
I finished covering the bottom and will be starting the top soon. I found that using a pair of plyers to pull the material while stapling it makes for a wrinkle free job. I have a few ideas on how to get the top on tight as the bottom as well.
Thanks Again

]]> By: Bryan Hansel http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/#comment-941 Bryan Hansel Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:18:56 +0000 http://www.paddlinglight.com/pl/?p=612#comment-941 I'll repeat my warning: Safety Note: A vinyl skin is not safe for normal use. It is for show only. I picked up my vinyl from a local fabric store. I bought the heaviest material, which I decided wasn't durable enough even for light use. I also decided that it was a safety hazard. I used Tom's <a herf="http://yostwerks.com/WoodSOFSkinMenu.html" rel="nofollow">PVC Skinning</a> method to apply the vinyl. Good luck! I’ll repeat my warning: Safety Note: A vinyl skin is not safe for normal use. It is for show only.

I picked up my vinyl from a local fabric store. I bought the heaviest material, which I decided wasn’t durable enough even for light use. I also decided that it was a safety hazard.

I used Tom’s PVC Skinning method to apply the vinyl.

Good luck!

]]> By: Mkguyvr http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/#comment-939 Mkguyvr Mon, 11 Jan 2010 05:29:33 +0000 http://www.paddlinglight.com/pl/?p=612#comment-939 I am building a Yostwerks sea rider and i want to skin it in the clear vinyl. I am looking for a sorce for the vinyl and any instalation tips you may have. I will be ready for the vinyl in about a week. I too live in Florida but I could order from your vendor. There is no mention of where or how to cover with the clear vinyl on Toms web site. I didnt see an e-mail address either. Thanks I am building a Yostwerks sea rider and i want to skin it in the clear vinyl. I am looking for a sorce for the vinyl and any instalation tips you may have. I will be ready for the vinyl in about a week. I too live in Florida but I could order from your vendor. There is no mention of where or how to cover with the clear vinyl on Toms web site. I didnt see an e-mail address either. Thanks

]]> By: James NomadRip http://www.paddlinglight.com/articles/building-a-nikumi/#comment-335 James NomadRip Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:16:45 +0000 http://www.paddlinglight.com/pl/?p=612#comment-335 I sure do like the look of those clear vinyl skins over the nice wood frames. But I wondered about the durability. I know there are different thicknesses available, but if you don't trust it, no reason I should. My other concern about those is how it looks to underwater predators. They see a large object with a non-clear boat, but how does a little person body look to them from below? Of course you don't have as many of those to be concerned with as I do here in Florida ;-) Looking forward to building one of these Yost boats as soon as I can make the room! I sure do like the look of those clear vinyl skins over the nice wood frames. But I wondered about the durability. I know there are different thicknesses available, but if you don’t trust it, no reason I should.

My other concern about those is how it looks to underwater predators. They see a large object with a non-clear boat, but how does a little person body look to them from below?

Of course you don’t have as many of those to be concerned with as I do here in Florida ;-)

Looking forward to building one of these Yost boats as soon as I can make the room!

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