Wednesday, August 30, 2017

It seems I can't stand not having a project to work on, so now I have decided to build a stand up paddleboard (SUP) similar to the ones shown.   Every builder comes up with their own design for the deck and I haven't thought much about that as yet.

The wood parts kit arrived today:
I decided to build it on the back porch (screened in) because I don't want to give the garage up again, and the weather should be perfect during the time it will take me to finish building the paddleboard.

I ordered the wood-only kit since I have quite a bit of epoxy and thickeners left from previous projects, and I plan to use Duckworks DWX epoxy because it includes UV inhibitors so I don't have to protect it with paint or varnish.  I experimented with it on the teardrop trailer storage box and it goes on very smoothly, just about as smooth as I was able to varnish.

5 comments:

  1. Looks like a lot of fun for you and Grommet. I'll be eager to learn morea bout it as you move forward.

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  2. Love it! Can you have it ready for your birthday? We can take it down to S. Padre Island or something.

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    1. NUT's, never a Allen Rat, nuts.. ho ho.

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    2. Perhaps. Padre is a heck of a long drive though.

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  3. You will enjoy the SUP. Lots of fun and great on a day you can't or don't want to sail. Just be on the water. Look forward to seeing what art work you create.

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