Subject: Re: [baidarka] spray covers
From: JNOTSEWC (J.NOTSEWC@VERIZON.NET)
Date: Thu Oct 04 2001 - 19:40:54 EDT
bill, thank for the info. John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill Samson" <bill.samson@tesco.net>
To: <baidarka@paddlewise.net>
Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 12:17 AM
Subject: Re: [baidarka] spray covers
> Hi,
>
> Yes, trad baidarka holes don't suit modern store-bought 'keyhole' spray
> covers.
>
> I made my own from cotton canvas, but I think proofed nylon would be
better.
> The first step is to cut out a piece of material to cover the hole, which,
> when hemmed, will hang over the edge by about 1" all round. Then a piece
of
> shockcord should be fed through the hem and tightened to suit. A
'chimney'
> of the same material, big enough for your chest to fit in, is then sewn
into
> a similar sized hole in the spray deck, and the top edge hemmed with
> shockcord inside the hem to tighten it around your chest.
>
> Wolfgang Brinck's book includes this and other styles of spraydeck. If
you
> plan to hand-sew it, "The Sailmakers' Apprentice" by Emiliano Marino will
> give you instructions for the best stitches to use at each seam/hem.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Bill Samson
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JNOTSEWC <J.NOTSEWC@VERIZON.NET>
> To: baidarka@paddlewise.net <baidarka@paddlewise.net>
> Date: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 4:54 AM
> Subject: [baidarka] spray covers
>
>
> >does any one know where i can get spray covers for round holes (20") i
need
> >two of them for my baidarka which i am building. or does anyone know how
to
> >make them so i can make them myself??? thanks for your help.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >also, am still looking for people interested in a all skin boat club. i
> live
> >in the seattle area, but all skin boat owners are welcome so we can
branch
> off
> >of this one, if i can ever get it going. am i the only one with a skin
boat
> in
> >the seattle area??? COME ON FOLKS, LETS GET THIS CLUB GOING. you can
> either
> >reach me here or call me at home --- 425-513-0977. John
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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