http://www.instructables.com Sun, 19 May 2013 13:37:15 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/KayakCanoe-Rack-Wood-Storage/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/NGH2/HEBMZEAN/FHYNGH2HEBMZEAN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/NGH2/HEBMZEAN/FHYNGH2HEBMZEAN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/NGH2/HEBMZEAN/FHYNGH2HEBMZEAN.SMALL.jpg mjp5147 CALL BEFORE YOU DIG. This rack was designed to hold 1 canoe on the bottom of the rack, 2 kayaks above it and to store fire wood underneath the canoe (the yellow kayak was being stored for a friend and is only sitting on cinder blocks). First things first, measure all of your boats. When determining...
By: mjp5147

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 17 Mar 2013 15:20:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/PVC-AND-DUCT-TAPE-KAYAK/
PVC AND DUCT TAPE KAYAK - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/TH1U/HDP32HQ9/F32TH1UHDP32HQ9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/TH1U/HDP32HQ9/F32TH1UHDP32HQ9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F32/TH1U/HDP32HQ9/F32TH1UHDP32HQ9.SMALL.jpg furryZdog47 I made this kayak last summer, but I have just recently joined Instructables. This will be my first time doing this so bear with me if my instructions aren't perfect. I really enjoyed making this and I also enjoyed riding it. It turned out to be quite stable, enough that I could stand in it and not ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Mar 2013 17:47:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-boat-out-of-cardboard-and-paper/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/BG90/HAQ39O7R/FMDBG90HAQ39O7R.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/BG90/HAQ39O7R/FMDBG90HAQ39O7R.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/BG90/HAQ39O7R/FMDBG90HAQ39O7R.SMALL.jpg EldonMartin This video shows how to make a single person boat using only cardboard, paper, glue, varnish, and paint.
By: EldonMartin

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 14:54:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/GoPro-Kayak-Camera-Mount/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/T0VX/H9T4QAIO/F1WT0VXH9T4QAIO.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/T0VX/H9T4QAIO/F1WT0VXH9T4QAIO.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1W/T0VX/H9T4QAIO/F1WT0VXH9T4QAIO.SMALL.jpg hatnb   Pyranha was kind enough to use ordinary philips head screws on the back handle instead of security screws. That made this very easy. I just removed the original handle and put this mount in its place. The top part of the mount unscrews, I can easily take it off and leave the base on.   The base is...
By: hatnb

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 24 Nov 2012 22:09:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Creating-a-Kayak-Paddle-Leash-never-loose-your-pa/
Creating a Kayak Paddle Leash, never loose your paddle again! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/OHAQ/H9G11QVM/FZ3OHAQH9G11QVM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/OHAQ/H9G11QVM/FZ3OHAQH9G11QVM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ3/OHAQ/H9G11QVM/FZ3OHAQH9G11QVM.SMALL.jpg jskingry So there I was minding my own business driving home from the store sipping on my Polar Pop and jamming to Conway Twitty on the FM Radio when I saw it!  A plain and boring yellow kayak sitting on a box in someone's front yard with a sign on it.  At first I though nothing of it, I live in a waterfront...
By: jskingry

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 15:54:43 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/PKC-PVC-Kayak-Cart/
PKC - PVC Kayak Cart - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/5713/H63P3VN9/FJE5713H63P3VN9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/5713/H63P3VN9/FJE5713H63P3VN9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/5713/H63P3VN9/FJE5713H63P3VN9.SMALL.jpg darrennie After looking around quite a bit, here is a PVC Kayak Cart I made from various different designs I found online to suit my needs. Thanks to all who helped (whether you realized it or not) .  Parts List. Parts List (all ¾” PVC unless noted): Top Half: 4 – 90-degree elbow fittings. 2 – 45-degree e...
By: darrennie

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 22:35:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-kayak-paddle-drip-rings/
DIY kayak paddle drip rings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FIQ/9YQ5/H4AGJ424/FIQ9YQ5H4AGJ424.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIQ/9YQ5/H4AGJ424/FIQ9YQ5H4AGJ424.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FIQ/9YQ5/H4AGJ424/FIQ9YQ5H4AGJ424.SMALL.jpg DconBlueZ The cheap kayak I bought came with a two-piece paddle that dripped water all over my lap and ran down my arms the first time I took it out on the water. A little bit of web research revealed that you can buy "drip rings" to put on your paddle which causes water from the paddle blades to drop off be...
By: DconBlueZ

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 22:17:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hatches-for-a-skin-on-frame-kayak/
Hatches for a skin on frame kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/M66D/H347FLGH/FHEM66DH347FLGH.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/M66D/H347FLGH/FHEM66DH347FLGH.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/M66D/H347FLGH/FHEM66DH347FLGH.SMALL.jpg NovelUserName I recently completed a skin on frame kayak and I thought I would show how I added waterproof access hatches to the kayak. This needs to be done before the skin is painted, as it will be too stiff after the paint for the method to really work well. Materials: 1 plastic 5Gal bucket $5-10 1 Gamma Seal...
By: NovelUserName

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jun 2012 20:52:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pintail-Duckboat-build-log/
Building a "Pintail" Duckboat Pt 1 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/1T9J/H2WEOJ1J/FJX1T9JH2WEOJ1J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/1T9J/H2WEOJ1J/FJX1T9JH2WEOJ1J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/1T9J/H2WEOJ1J/FJX1T9JH2WEOJ1J.SMALL.jpg ArtisanEclectic ******Please Note: The woodworking part of this project is complete. Pt. 2 will be on Prepping and Painting the boat.  My name is Greg and I am a wood scavenger. I was trained as a 6093 Aircraft sheet metalsmith In the Marine Corps, Most of my lifetime ago. When I got out of the Corps I spent a c...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 May 2012 17:32:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Canoe-CarrierDolly/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/1YWA/H2CE7263/FJX1YWAH2CE7263.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/1YWA/H2CE7263/FJX1YWAH2CE7263.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJX/1YWA/H2CE7263/FJX1YWAH2CE7263.SMALL.jpg rogers236 This was built years ago, before I discovered Instructables, but I've been using it a lot recently and wanted to share. What better time than for the Wheels contest!? This canoe carrier was upcycled from an old, junk baby stroller. Something vaguely similar to this in that it was a three-wheeler, e...
By: rogers236

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 09:12:30 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stitching-together-a-plywood-sea-kayak/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/AXY0/H19RKG4E/F55AXY0H19RKG4E.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/AXY0/H19RKG4E/F55AXY0H19RKG4E.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/AXY0/H19RKG4E/F55AXY0H19RKG4E.SMALL.jpg Guillemot This video shows the process of converting small piece of plywood into the parts of an 18' long sea kayak. The CNC cut plywood panels are assembled together with CA glue. These panels are then wired together with copper wire to hold them in the shape of a boat while more CA glue is used to spot weld...
By: Guillemot

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:30:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-skinnt-Boat/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0PNL/GYVDJV3K/F6A0PNLGYVDJV3K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0PNL/GYVDJV3K/F6A0PNLGYVDJV3K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6A/0PNL/GYVDJV3K/F6A0PNLGYVDJV3K.SMALL.jpg vectorges I am in the process of building a kayak/sampan/skinny boat. It is a long draw out story, which is available in full at a blog. Rather than repeat it here, I'll give you the link: http://vectorges.blogspot.com/2011/10/skinny-boat.html The synopsis is that I volunteered to recycle the scrap wood at ...
By: vectorges

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 10:58:46 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Boat-Repair-with-Carbon-Fiber/
Boat Repair with Carbon Fiber - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7E/CQXB/GXQJ7JD0/F7ECQXBGXQJ7JD0.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7E/CQXB/GXQJ7JD0/F7ECQXBGXQJ7JD0.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7E/CQXB/GXQJ7JD0/F7ECQXBGXQJ7JD0.SMALL.jpg schkip1973 This instructible is to show you how to make small repairs to watercraft eg. cracks or chips on kayaks, surfskis, surfboards etc. If you have ever paddled or lifted a kayak across rocks like these, you will probably need to do a repair. This 'ible will work for: - small wooden boats or kayaks - fi...
By: schkip1973

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:13:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Plywood-Kayak/
Making a Plywood Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCH/SJZ1/GWDXEUEN/FCHSJZ1GWDXEUEN.SMALL.jpg Guillemot The Jupiter Point series of kayak designs are intended as easy-to-build, fun-to-paddle, versatile collection of kayaks. With a simple 3-panel hull and unique 3-panel deck, the boats are quick to assemble, have a lot of character and perform very well. Plans are currently available for Ganymede a 13'...
By: Guillemot

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jan 2012 15:54:31 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Anti-theft-Kayak-Cable/
Anti-theft Kayak Cable - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F0M/RVNC/GUDENO3F/F0MRVNCGUDENO3F.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0M/RVNC/GUDENO3F/F0MRVNCGUDENO3F.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F0M/RVNC/GUDENO3F/F0MRVNCGUDENO3F.SMALL.jpg RangerJ The day I bought my first kayak, I had to make several stops on the way home and I realized there was nothing to stop a miscreant from taking it off the roof of my Explorer. After my first paddle, I immediately set out to make it theft resistant. My idea was that a vinyl clad steel clad cable wo...
By: RangerJ

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:04:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pedal-Power-Pontoon-Playboat/
Sit On Kayak Pedal System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/JOL6/GQX1VLKV/FITJOL6GQX1VLKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/JOL6/GQX1VLKV/FITJOL6GQX1VLKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIT/JOL6/GQX1VLKV/FITJOL6GQX1VLKV.SMALL.jpg LeonArchiTesla Made from a sit on kayak, a bicycle, weedeater and assorted parts, this water-craft is relatively easy to build, great exercise and fun! Gather materials 1 sheet of 2" blue insulation foam (4 ft X 8 ft) (or sit-on-top kayak) 1 bicycle (or 'Big Wheel' trike) 1 old 'Weed Eater' or weed whacker of ...
By: LeonArchiTesla

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 1 Aug 2011 18:41:27 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Portage-cart-for-canoes-and-kayaks/
Portage cart for canoes and kayaks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/VPQQ/GPVEVVJK/FFMVPQQGPVEVVJK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/VPQQ/GPVEVVJK/FFMVPQQGPVEVVJK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFM/VPQQ/GPVEVVJK/FFMVPQQGPVEVVJK.SMALL.jpg Lorddrake I have a large canoe (approx 17 feet long and 4 feet wide at the middle) and more often than not I am the only one physically able to move it (at least until the wee ones get bigger MUH HAHAhahahaha). It probably weighs close to 100 lbs empty.  I can pick it up and carry it but it is really awkward...
By: Lorddrake

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 15:08:18 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-Kayak-Gear-Strappings/
Cheap Kayak Gear Strappings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/SU89/GP7IHX7H/FTRSU89GP7IHX7H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/SU89/GP7IHX7H/FTRSU89GP7IHX7H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/SU89/GP7IHX7H/FTRSU89GP7IHX7H.SMALL.jpg AD Kodak This is another of my on the cheap projects. Got an old kayak that doesn't have any storage for gear? Grab your favorite waterproofs and some paracord and lets get to strapping. Materials Well lets discuss the number 1 need. A Kayak. No Kayak means nothing to strap to right? the only other th...
By: AD Kodak

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:07:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/5-minute-IKEA-KayakCanoe-Stand/
5 minute IKEA Kayak/Canoe Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/MA2A/GPVEVTBD/F91MA2AGPVEVTBD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/MA2A/GPVEVTBD/F91MA2AGPVEVTBD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/MA2A/GPVEVTBD/F91MA2AGPVEVTBD.SMALL.jpg AD Kodak Materials Simple, easy. Old Rags, about 4 but its your choice Electrical/Duct Tape Legs, They don't have to be from IKEA but well, mine were. I did a little searching on the IKEA sight and found mine were called "Vika Lerberg" They're nice because they are free standing and these are 3 point ...
By: AD Kodak

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:20:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-and-PVC-Kayak/
Duct Tape and PVC Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSU/IJW0/GPBD2SZ8/FSUIJW0GPBD2SZ8.SMALL.jpg hyroc346 This light-weight and easy to make kayak can be built in a few hours, weighs less than 20 pounds, and best of all, costs under $50.  While I wouldn't recommend taking it out in any rapids, it works great for calm water, so get out there and explore! Materials: Five 10' long, 3/4" Outer Diamete...
By: hyroc346

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:00:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-One-sheet-boat-Alternate-Building/
"Building a One sheet boat" Alternate Building - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7R/YT8U/GLL4Y61F/F7RYT8UGLL4Y61F.SMALL.jpg lazarus441 Hello, I build myself a "One sheet boat" like Vegra did http://www.instructables.com/member/Verga/ but with some minor changes as seen on the last pages (btw: please ignore my grammar etc etc) First one of my changes My first change was that I cut down the Support frame from Vegras Origi...
By: lazarus441

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:30:04 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Car-Top-Kayak-Rack-for-Around-Ten-Bucks/
Car-Top Kayak Rack for Around Ten Bucks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/AIYS/GJQEBN26/F9XAIYSGJQEBN26.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/AIYS/GJQEBN26/F9XAIYSGJQEBN26.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9X/AIYS/GJQEBN26/F9XAIYSGJQEBN26.SMALL.jpg mdlmusic This instructable will show you how to make a car-top rack for hauling your kayak for about ten dollars. Get some pool noodles. I bought two pool noodles from the dollar store.  Then I used a sharp knife to cut them to that each piece was approximately as long as the width of my car's roof. Put...
By: mdlmusic

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Feb 2011 15:31:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Flush-Mount-Rod-Holders-into-a-Pungo-120-Kayak/
Flush Mount Rod Holders into a Pungo 120 Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/HLZA/GFRWM1OR/F57HLZAGFRWM1OR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/HLZA/GFRWM1OR/F57HLZAGFRWM1OR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F57/HLZA/GFRWM1OR/F57HLZAGFRWM1OR.SMALL.jpg CBGjr A quick background brief: I always wanted a Kayak.  I just thought that I would enjoy it.  I've had that feeling before and I was always right.  So, one day I bought a kayak.  A blue Wilderness Systems Pamlico 120.  Loved it and the wife loved it.  Now we needed another, go figure.  A week later I ...
By: CBGjr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:32:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Stitch-and-Glue-Kayak/
Stitch and Glue Kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP3/SR2D/GBVJ7VTX/FP3SR2DGBVJ7VTX.SMALL.jpg LongToe Although I had never actually kayaked before, one day I decided to make a stitch and glue kayak. For a non-kayaker I'm not sure why, but it had to do with a rowing class I had taken once, and I wanted to get out on the water on my own boat. Also, building a rowing shell seemed difficult, better to...
By: LongToe

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Aug 2010 23:29:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Project-SailYak/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FQS/N4RX/GBZYUTWZ/FQSN4RXGBZYUTWZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQS/N4RX/GBZYUTWZ/FQSN4RXGBZYUTWZ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FQS/N4RX/GBZYUTWZ/FQSN4RXGBZYUTWZ.SMALL.jpg zigzagchris This is a project iv been doing during free days iv had this summer. Iv always wanted to sail like my grandfather. I think I understand the concept but don't have the terminology or experience on sailing. My first was unsuccessful. It had a 4 foot PVC mast  fitted into the drain hole. I held each ...
By: zigzagchris

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:24:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-a-plastic-polyethylene-kayak-with-a-hole-/
Fixing a plastic (polyethylene) kayak with a hole in it - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/ZHG5/GALKYKQ3/F4SZHG5GALKYKQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/ZHG5/GALKYKQ3/F4SZHG5GALKYKQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4S/ZHG5/GALKYKQ3/F4SZHG5GALKYKQ3.SMALL.jpg WayfinderAli I work for Pamlico Sea Base ( http://pamlicoseabase.org ) as a sea kayaking guide. One of our trailers is built for canoes and doesn't have fenders over the tires. Unfortunately someone wasn't paying attention when loading it with kayaks and the sides of a few boats sat on the tire for a 2 hour tri...
By: WayfinderAli

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:25:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Kayak-Trolling-Motor-YAK-Board/
DIY Kayak Trolling Motor (YAK Board) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/CLJ7/G7CN3ONF/FI0CLJ7G7CN3ONF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/CLJ7/G7CN3ONF/FI0CLJ7G7CN3ONF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FI0/CLJ7/G7CN3ONF/FI0CLJ7G7CN3ONF.SMALL.jpg tuckerdwz2025 I've been kayaking for a few years now and enjoy it quite a bit, but sometimes (especially while I'm fishing) I don't feel like paddling.  There are plenty of kayaks out there that are setup for trolling motors but they usually cost a pretty penny so I decided to outfit my humble yak board with a re...
By: tuckerdwz2025

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Mar 2010 07:54:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Bottle-Kayak-with-addition-Outrigger/
Water Bottle Kayak with Outrigger - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKQ/OETK/G1ZGOUKV/FKQOETKG1ZGOUKV.SMALL.jpg MrL33TPenguin  Ok, ok, this is a first instructable that I'm going to be publishing here and I hope that it isn't my last. This is going to be something like a journal / part instructable, so please bear with me. And now, I'm proud to present to you all......... HUNK O' JUNK!!!! UPDATE January  9, 2010; Guam T...
By: MrL33TPenguin

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jan 2010 03:26:11 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Eskimo-Kayak-Paddle/
Make an Eskimo Style Kayak Paddle from 2x4 Scrap Wood in 1.5 hours - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/S1R8/G1BBD8EL/F3US1R8G1BBD8EL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/S1R8/G1BBD8EL/F3US1R8G1BBD8EL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3U/S1R8/G1BBD8EL/F3US1R8G1BBD8EL.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson This traditional pattern of paddle is a joy to use. The blades aren't feathered (rotated relative to each other) so they're easy for beginners to use.I just made two of these in less than 3 hours according to the timestamps on the photos.I wasn't rushing, that's just how long it took.Read Nativewate...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:26:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-cardboard-kayak-for-less-than-40/
How to build a cardboard kayak for less than 40$ (Updated with template) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/PRBF/FYYNDWWX/FRMPRBFFYYNDWWX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/PRBF/FYYNDWWX/FRMPRBFFYYNDWWX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/PRBF/FYYNDWWX/FRMPRBFFYYNDWWX.SMALL.jpg msd8 I decided to build a kayak out of cardboard using a plywood lamination technique in order to make the cardboard strong enough. Basically cardboard has a grain like wood, so you just change the grain direction with each layer, like they do when they make plywood, and viola, you have "plyboard". As a ...
By: msd8

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:57:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Preparing-a-day-touring-kayak/
Preparing a day- touring kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/2K5U/FY3KSQQN/F3K2K5UFY3KSQQN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/2K5U/FY3KSQQN/F3K2K5UFY3KSQQN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/2K5U/FY3KSQQN/F3K2K5UFY3KSQQN.SMALL.jpg rock climber This instructable will give you step by step information on preping a day- touring kayak for a trip. I have been paddling for almost 5 years now, and just upgraded my Victory Blast to an Equinox 124.(the shorter version of a Future Beach Patriot) I bought it at Costco for $330 dollars. Packing sur...
By: rock climber

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Aug 2009 19:03:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-fix-a-plastic-kayak-or-canoe/
How to fix a plastic kayak or canoe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/RCQV/FWYHVAWB/FGMRCQVFWYHVAWB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/RCQV/FWYHVAWB/FGMRCQVFWYHVAWB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGM/RCQV/FWYHVAWB/FGMRCQVFWYHVAWB.SMALL.jpg jinnan_tonnix This is an instructable describing a really easy and cheap way of effectively repairing cracks in your kayak or canoe, using nothing more than a drill, cloth tape and a hair dryer.I was given a kayak but it had six cracks in the hull and would eventually take on lots of water.I had two options: scra...
By: jinnan_tonnix

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:25:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rigging-a-SINK-sit-in-kayak-for-fishing/
Rigging a SINK (sit-in-kayak) for fishing - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/4Q9O/FWMNUN20/F1J4Q9OFWMNUN20.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/4Q9O/FWMNUN20/F1J4Q9OFWMNUN20.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1J/4Q9O/FWMNUN20/F1J4Q9OFWMNUN20.SMALL.jpg 247 alright, to start with, we are new to kayaks in general, although we have had a couple boats before. i don't know how we got interested in kayaks, maybe it was how i was telling my family about my canoe trips at summer gym. anyway, what's appealing about a kayak is that you need no trailer, and they...
By: 247

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2009 20:15:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-foldable-kayak-trolley-in-20-minutes/
Simple foldable kayak trolley in 20 minutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/EU1R/FW5H08QN/F82EU1RFW5H08QN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/EU1R/FW5H08QN/F82EU1RFW5H08QN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F82/EU1R/FW5H08QN/F82EU1RFW5H08QN.SMALL.jpg chusgs A simple kayak trolley, made in PVC tubing. Easily to disassembly for transportation. It is lightweight and fits perfectly an Ocean Kayak Malibu II sit-on-top kayak. If you have a different kayak, only need to adjust the distance between holes in the frame to make it fit.Enjoy it ;-) Materials Tw...
By: chusgs

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:27:34 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Greenland-Kayak-8/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/QTH5/FUI0SGH4/FG2QTH5FUI0SGH4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/QTH5/FUI0SGH4/FG2QTH5FUI0SGH4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG2/QTH5/FUI0SGH4/FG2QTH5FUI0SGH4.SMALL.jpg StumpChunkman This is a collection of Instructables by member nativewater on how to build a Greenland kayak. Build a Greenland Kayak This instructible will teach you how to build a 17 foot long Greenland kayak that will weigh between 30 and 40 pounds and cost less than $300 in materials. Compare that with the...
By: StumpChunkman

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 16:11:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CozyBoatSkin/
Cozy Boat Episode 2: A New Skin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/7R21/FG9OH4X9/F1Z7R21FG9OH4X9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/7R21/FG9OH4X9/F1Z7R21FG9OH4X9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/7R21/FG9OH4X9/F1Z7R21FG9OH4X9.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson The Cozy Boat finally needed a new skin.Seagull poop ate holes in the cotton denim skin. Then the seagulls pecked at the holes to see if it had tasty guts. They pecked right through the closed cell foam layer. Now you couldn't use the boat at all without getting a wet butt.Ray and Chloe volunteered...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 May 2008 13:39:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Boat-made-of-Trash--Recyclables/
How to build a Boat made of Trash & Recyclables! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/U224/FC2BTORS/FJEU224FC2BTORS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/U224/FC2BTORS/FJEU224FC2BTORS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/U224/FC2BTORS/FJEU224FC2BTORS.SMALL.jpg jrobinson We are hosting a Recycled Boat building contest @ Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia SC. This is a quickie guide on how to make a boat. This is just an example. Go out and find your own trash! Building a boat can be a great activity for the whole family to enjoy!! Check out my new blog athttp://thesalud...
By: jrobinson

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Feb 2008 11:14:32 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-Greenland-kayak-part-7/
Build a Greenland kayak part 7 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/BP9O/FAQDX0ZY/FNWBP9OFAQDX0ZY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/BP9O/FAQDX0ZY/FNWBP9OFAQDX0ZY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNW/BP9O/FAQDX0ZY/FNWBP9OFAQDX0ZY.SMALL.jpg nativewater In this Instructable, part 7 of the Build a Greenland kayak series, you will be putting the skin on your Greenland kayak and attaching the coaming to the skin. Materials Measure the length of your boat along the keel line and get that length plus one foot of fabric. 8 oz nylon is available from G...
By: nativewater

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Dec 2007 08:29:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Helmetcam-for-Watersports/
Helmetcam for Watersports - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FYO/IBRM/F82EU4Z3/FYOIBRMF82EU4Z3.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYO/IBRM/F82EU4Z3/FYOIBRMF82EU4Z3.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FYO/IBRM/F82EU4Z3/FYOIBRMF82EU4Z3.SMALL.jpg nativewater This is an easy way to make a helmetcam for anyone who wants to shoot videos while engaged in watersports. This is not my idea but rather that of a fellow kayaker, Mark Sanders of Southern California. I checked with him and he doesn't mind if I share his design. This instructable assumes th...
By: nativewater

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2007 14:05:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-scavenge-wood-with-a-kayak/
How to scavenge wood with a kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLF/SBUM/F7PCS1N8/FLFSBUMF7PCS1N8.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLF/SBUM/F7PCS1N8/FLFSBUMF7PCS1N8.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLF/SBUM/F7PCS1N8/FLFSBUMF7PCS1N8.SMALL.jpg nativewater Much lumber washes up on beaches and can be used for a variety of applications from fuel for your wood stove to carpentry projects. I build traditional style arctic kayaks with lashed wood frames. When I first started building kayaks, I always used lumber that I bought, but after a while, I got th...
By: nativewater

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Oct 2007 10:00:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Plug-for-Hobie-Mirage-propulsor-slot/
Plug for Hobie Mirage propulsor slot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F7V/70DU/F2FRV91Z/F7V70DUF2FRV91Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7V/70DU/F2FRV91Z/F7V70DUF2FRV91Z.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F7V/70DU/F2FRV91Z/F7V70DUF2FRV91Z.SMALL.jpg unclesam The Hobie Mirage is a sit-upon rotomolded plastic kayak that can be paddled or can be propelled using a novel pedaled propulsor that drops through a slot through the footwell of the boat. I prefer to lift the propulsor out of its slot whenever I switch to paddle while underway, but I do not enjoy be...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Jun 2007 09:58:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kayak-Dolly/
Kayak Dolly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FLH/D9DL/F2FRV916/FLHD9DLF2FRV916.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLH/D9DL/F2FRV916/FLHD9DLF2FRV916.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLH/D9DL/F2FRV916/FLHD9DLF2FRV916.SMALL.jpg unclesam Build this simple 2-wheel dolly to make it easier to trundle a small boat to the water. Hobie did not have its take-apart dolly available when I bought my Mirage, and I did not need to stow my dolly in the boat, so I designed and built my own. To see my related Instructables, including "No-Pour Conc...
By: unclesam

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 Jun 2007 09:25:11 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/CanoeKayak-lifting-Configuration/
Canoe/Kayak lifting Configuration - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FJR/MRVO/01GEVYDYFOR/FJRMRVO01GEVYDYFOR.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJR/MRVO/01GEVYDYFOR/FJRMRVO01GEVYDYFOR.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FJR/MRVO/01GEVYDYFOR/FJRMRVO01GEVYDYFOR.SMALL.jpg carlosdreyfus Lifting config to elevate the canoe/kayak from the floor to the ceiling. Made out of some pulley and rope. also hooks to the ceiling Materials I sat down and drawed a cofiguration to lift the canoe from the flor, it consisted in a simple pulley array about 11 pulleys and rope. Some flat rope to g...
By: carlosdreyfus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Jan 2007 10:43:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Kayak-Stand/
Kayak Stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FA8/YYPH/CC6EULZCKVJ/FA8YYPHCC6EULZCKVJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA8/YYPH/CC6EULZCKVJ/FA8YYPHCC6EULZCKVJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FA8/YYPH/CC6EULZCKVJ/FA8YYPHCC6EULZCKVJ.SMALL.jpg sleighbedguy I just finished this last weekend. It's just a simple wooden kayak stand composed of a frame pivoting on 7/8" dowels and supporting four nylon straps. The process can be easily replicated using a hardboard template. I used router table to round over the edges of the "paddles" to make them look a ...
By: sleighbedguy

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:45:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/pvc-kayak/
pvc kayak - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ0/YSTO/3ZHES9J4P3P/FZ0YSTO3ZHES9J4P3P.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ0/YSTO/3ZHES9J4P3P/FZ0YSTO3ZHES9J4P3P.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FZ0/YSTO/3ZHES9J4P3P/FZ0YSTO3ZHES9J4P3P.SMALL.jpg hellokeller First it was the PVC marshmallow gun, then it was the willow tree kayak then came the PVC Kayak. I was inspired by the first two projects and they happily came together. I used {10} PVC pipes (1/2in) each 10ft long from Home depot, {28} 45 degree elbows, {2} rolls of duct tape, {1} 11' by 15' tarp...
By: hellokeller

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