To provide an initial summary of the working steps involved:
- Wood planks are stripped with a saw to form long strips measuring typically 18 mm x 7 mm.
- The strip may be bevelled and faired
- A set of hull forms (similar to bulkheads) are organised and aligned on a strongback or spine to give the kayak its proper shape
- Strips are glued together ontop of the forms
- The hull formed by the strips is faired and sanded for smoothness on the outside
- The hull inner is sanded and epoxy/fiberglassed
- The strips of the deck are glued onto the forms
- Fairing, sanding and eopxy-fiberglassing
- Hatches and cockpits are built, seats installed or built, retractable skegs installed
- Deck lining planned and attachments made/installed
- Deck and hull are epoxied and fiberglassed together
- Sanding, epoxying for a nice finish. UV protection on top.