Making the Skin-on-Frame Kayak - Build Overview

A full overview of the building process of my Skin on Frame microBootlegger Sport sea kayak. This is an adaptation of one of my favorite new designs. Skin on frame is a quick way to build a kayak, and I hope to get this done quickly and out on the water soon. You can see the whole build in more detail at this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnPW0gzxQ0NgvNPfgDg9of0tLe0zVm3wd If you learn something from my videos, please consider supporting my video production efforts through my Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/NickSchade Plans for other DIY small boats are available through http://guillemot-kayaks.com Music: Unfoldment, Revealment, Evolution, Exposition, Integration by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

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A full overview of the building process of my Skin on Frame microBootlegger Sport sea kayak. This is an adaptation of one of my favorite new designs. Skin on frame is a quick way to build a kayak, and I hope to get this done quickly and out on the water soon. You can see the whole build in more detail at this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnPW0gzxQ0NgvNPfgDg9of0tLe0zVm3wd If you learn something from my videos, please consider supporting my video production efforts through my Patreon site: https://www.patreon.com/NickSchade Plans for other DIY small boats are available through http://guillemot-kayaks.com Music: Unfoldment, Revealment, Evolution, Exposition, Integration by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/reappear/ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/

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Simon L
Simon L - 5 years ago
Is the fabric used to cover the frame Ceconite ? (heat shrinkable Dacron)
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 5 years ago
Simon L It is not Ceconite, but it is heat shrinking polyester (Dacron)
Leo DeBruyn
Leo DeBruyn - 5 years ago
I know you did a class recently for people that wanted to build this boat. I am extremely curious how that went, and where you are going next with this. An update here, or on your blog, would be very much appreciated. Thanks!
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 5 years ago
Hi Leo, unfortunately I had several people drop out late in the registration period and ended up not having enough students to run the class, so it didn't happen.
杨超
杨超 - 5 years ago
很棒的船!
Андрей Г.
Андрей Г. - 5 years ago
Элегантная лодочка.)
...и спасибо за выкладку некоторых аспектов изготовления.
h wobs
h wobs - 6 years ago
What a joy to watch you work. I’ve still got a set of plans for an expedition single I haven’t yet built, but hope to this year now that I’m retired. I’ve always admired your work.
LEBANNERED
LEBANNERED - 6 years ago
Awesome.what software do you use to create the forms nick?
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
The kayak was modeled in MaxSurf, which outputs cross sections where I want the frames. I then edit those cross sections in Vectorworks to add stringer notches and other refinements to create the frames.
Matthew Mills
Matthew Mills - 6 years ago
This music makes cnc plywood and a tarp sound like landing on the moon.
Tom Smith
Tom Smith - 6 years ago
Hi Nick! Please make these plans available I'd love to build one!! (preferably include the frame dxf please!)
Chris M
Chris M - 6 years ago
What sort of machine was that you used to make the seat?
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
It is a small ShopBot CNC Router

10. comment for Making the Skin-on-Frame Kayak - Build Overview

83RBurke
83RBurke - 6 years ago
Music reminds me of bladerunner
David Moore
David Moore - 5 years ago
Nailed it
Saint Toto
Saint Toto - 6 years ago
Hello!! Exellent job, pleasure to watch. How much time do u need to build one boad?
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
A Skin-on-Frame kayak like this goes together pretty quickly. About 40 hours.
Мир Пасеки
Мир Пасеки - 6 years ago
Здорово!
Jonas Kaerup
Jonas Kaerup - 6 years ago
Hello Nick. I was wondering if I could use some of your tips? (or what it is called, tips, advice or makings?) in my own kayak, when I am finished designing my own? I like the idea, that you do not have to steam bend your planks, which seems like can take a bit longer. I am all new to designing kayaks and overall just kayaks in general. So I hope I can use your video-instructions (tips, makings or what it is called) in my own kayak at some point :-). Have a nice day.
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
You will need to determine the "displacement". This is the amount of weight you want the kayak to carry. Typically, this is your weight, plus the kayak weight, and anything else you would want to have with you on the kayak.

The weight will be how much water is "displaced" when you try to float. You will displace an equal weight of water for however much weight that kayak will carry.

To determine the volume of the kayak below the waterline you need to determine the volume of the water that weighs what you want to displace. You then need to design the kayak to have that much volume below the waterline.

This requires some calculation, either that is you look at other kayaks that are similar to what you want to design and base your dimensions on those other kayaks. This should get you close.
Jonas Kaerup
Jonas Kaerup - 6 years ago
Thank you very much, that is very kind of you :-). The only problem I have designing it right now, is the depth of the kayak, so it floats properly :-D. I want the kayak to have a high volume (Think that is called that, when you want a bit more lenght between the water and the seating area). Have a nice day :-)
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
I put these videos out there so people can see ideas that they might want to use themselves. Feel free to use any ideas you see.


If you have specific questions about anything, I'm happy to offer my input.
viv2199
viv2199 - 6 years ago
Fabulous video! Fascinating to see the design and execution of the build process. Beautiful kayak. Thank you!
Robert Fairchild II
Robert Fairchild II - 6 years ago
Beautiful example of craftsmanship and great video. Well done!
Julio Cesar Franco
Julio Cesar Franco - 6 years ago
what kind of paint did you used ??
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
Latex house paint
Floyd Bonnell
Floyd Bonnell - 6 years ago
Nick, another awesome boat! Congratulations!
Yod Hey vav hey
Yod Hey vav hey - 6 years ago
Touche'- looks great and a great job making the boar & video!
I hope to be back in the Philippines soon and your kayak design would Sail very smoothly there and give me something creative to do in my spare time. Thanks!
Phrancis5
Phrancis5 - 6 years ago
I've built a stich-n-glue but have always wanted to do a SOF greenland style boat, but not want to deal with an ocean cockpit or steam bending ribs. This looks like the old "Yostwerks" method where you use plywood sections instead.
D Mc
D Mc - 5 years ago
How did the stich and glue kayak turn out?
qaannat
qaannat - 6 years ago
I agree. I have just assembled a Yost Sea Flea for my son, I have 2 solid days in, the frame is built, need a coaming and skin. But that is a simple kayak, only four frames, your MBS is the most complicated example of fuselage frame construction I've seen. Beautiful work, and the right tools to make it feasible.
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
Yes, this "Fuselage Frame" method of doing skin on frame kayaks has been around since the 1950s. It is pretty easy being just cutting out the frames to shape instead of steaming and bending.


I've done the more traditional steamed ribs and coaming method. It is a lot of fun also and gives you that ability to improvise as you go, but the cut frames work well for getting you to the design you had in mind when you started.

20. comment for Making the Skin-on-Frame Kayak - Build Overview

Colbareno
Colbareno - 6 years ago
Great work! How long is the kayak?
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
15.5 feet
Ben Abdel
Ben Abdel - 6 years ago
Wow!!!!!!!!!!Nice job.beautiful❤
nordbaracuda
nordbaracuda - 6 years ago
Hey. What is the weight of the boat?
nordbaracuda
nordbaracuda - 6 years ago
Hi Nick, when will the plans for the boat, and what will be the price?
wolf Wolf
wolf Wolf - 6 years ago
I can't wait to have the plans! :)
nordbaracuda
nordbaracuda - 6 years ago
I hope subscribers will see these tests. Good luck.
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
I do not have plans available yet. I need to do some more testing first. The polyester fabric is sealed with latex house paint.
nordbaracuda
nordbaracuda - 6 years ago
The project is interesting. what material is used? the boat is covered with epoxy? the price of the plan?
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
about 32 pounds.
T0R2M4K5L2
T0R2M4K5L2 - 6 years ago
Great craftsmanship, Great video, Great music .. respect from North Africa,
Marcelo Sabino
Marcelo Sabino - 6 years ago
Fantástico!!!!
RomanovDK
RomanovDK - 6 years ago
...wow......     just plain, wow....
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
If you enjoyed this build, please support it in the Epilog IX Challenge on Instructables:https://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-Modern-Skin-on-Frame-Kayak/
Sailing Paynes
Sailing Paynes - 6 years ago
Thank you. That was beautiful.
A. Ferreira
A. Ferreira - 6 years ago
Fantástico!!!
Howard Elzey
Howard Elzey - 6 years ago
It looks a lot like a skin on Rockpool Taran kayak. I bet it would take ruff water pretty well. What is the finished weight? Love your videos.
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
About 36 pounds. I have some thoughts about making something in the Taran space. It would be based off something like this.

30. comment for Making the Skin-on-Frame Kayak - Build Overview

Byron Sazo
Byron Sazo - 6 years ago
Muy Bueno, me gustaría fabricarlos tienes todo los accesorios ? a la venta
Byron Sazo
Byron Sazo - 6 years ago
ok estare pendiente :)
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
I am not ready to release the plans as there are a few changes I want to make based on this prototype. I want to do a bit more testing before I finalize the design.
Dan Poup
Dan Poup - 6 years ago
Hello Nick, Je découvre à l'instant votre montage vidéo. Comme d'habitude il est très riche et très bien réussi ( image , montage , musique). Non seulement vous êtes un magicien dans la construction d'embarcations mais en plus grâce à vos vidéos vous donnez vraiment l'envie de passer à la réalisation de kayak. Encore BRAVO.... Happy new year Nick.
Brian Brown
Brian Brown - 6 years ago
I keep saying it: Excellent as usual!!! How much does it weigh? How would this weight compare with a similar sized strip built kayak?
Nick Schade
Nick Schade - 6 years ago
The weight came out at 36 pounds. Which is only a bit lighter than an equivalent stripper, however, I used a relatively heavy cloth which absorbed a lot of paint.
Александр Ваулин
Александр Ваулин - 6 years ago
:-) :-) :-)

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