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#1 21 Oct 2011 10:26 am
- cooperman
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finished shearwater
Finished about 6 months ago, as good in the water as it looks.
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#2 21 Oct 2011 3:22 pm
- jerryferry
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Re: finished shearwater
stunning!! was it hard to build?
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#3 21 Oct 2011 3:25 pm
- Richard
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Re: finished shearwater
I would love to know a bit more about the performance. I do a lot of sea work and wondered how well it rode the waves and does it need a skeg?
Well done with the build that is a superb looking kayak. I notice that fyne have used one of your pictures so it seems everyone likes it.
Canoe & Kayak Owner
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#4 21 Oct 2011 5:56 pm
- fairplay
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Re: finished shearwater
...very nice 
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'...so, how many kayaks do you really need?...' - '...one more!...'
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#5 24 Oct 2011 8:56 pm
- cooperman
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Re: finished shearwater
Hi, it does not need a skeg. it tracks beautifully, better than any fiberglass kayak i have paddled. very quick, light, and steers very well. i can keep a very good average speed against the tide on the river Arun.. also find it very stable, at 17' and 22" beam is remarkable ... I would recomend not varying from the plans and original design..Mike
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#6 24 Oct 2011 9:02 pm
- cooperman
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Re: finished shearwater
Also it is not easy to build but not hard, if you are practical it is no problem, but the quality of the finish requires allot of patience, read allot beforehand, do your research, buy a few books on the subject. also the guys at Fyne were great help with any problems i had
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#7 25 Oct 2011 5:53 am
- Mikey
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Re: finished shearwater
Well that's me revved up! I can't wait to finish mine. Just hope it turns out half as good as yours Cooperman and I'll be a happy bunny.
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#8 1 Nov 2011 9:07 am
- Fyne Boat Kits
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Re: finished shearwater
Here are some more pictures that we have received.
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#9 1 Nov 2011 9:06 pm
- Mikey
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Re: finished shearwater
Wow!!
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