Pygmy Borealis XL - Hull #11

This kayak was built with hatches, bulkheads, soft padeyes and perimeter lines.

Length:  17 feet
Beam:  25.5 inches
Weight: 43 lbs.
Photos of the completed project.

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  • 12/6/15 - The boat is complete after 78 hours of work.

    12/6/15 - The boat is complete after 78 hours of work.

  • View of the bow.

    View of the bow.

  • View of the stern.

    View of the stern.

  • First paddle!

    First paddle!

  • Happy customer!

    Happy customer!

  • 10/8/15 - Hull panels are glued together.

    10/8/15 - Hull panels are glued together.

  • Both #3 panels are in place.

    Both #3 panels are in place.

  • 10/11/15 - The hull is fully wired.

    10/11/15 - The hull is fully wired.

  • All of the seams between panels are filled with thickened epoxy.

    All of the seams between panels are filled with thickened epoxy.

  • Sanded smooth and ready for fiberglass.

    Sanded smooth and ready for fiberglass.

  • 10/16/15 - The hull is fiberglassed.

    10/16/15 - The hull is fiberglassed.

  • 10/23/15 - The deck is stitched together.

    10/23/15 - The deck is stitched together.

  • 10/25/15 - The underside of the deck is epoxied.

    10/25/15 - The underside of the deck is epoxied.

  • 10/27/15 - The interior is fiberglassed.

    10/27/15 - The interior is fiberglassed.

  • 11/1/15 - The deck is epoxied into place.

    11/1/15 - The deck is epoxied into place.

  • 11/5/15 - The deck is fiberglassed.

    11/5/15 - The deck is fiberglassed.

  • Coaming lip is epoxied in place.

    Coaming lip is epoxied in place.

  • The entire boat has been sanded.

    The entire boat has been sanded.

  • 12/3/15 - The first coat of varnish is on the deck.

    12/3/15 - The first coat of varnish is on the deck.

  • 12/5/15 - Bungies on the forward deck.

    12/5/15 - Bungies on the forward deck.

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