JEM Watercraft

I Finally managed a getaway for the long weekend so I packed the car and headed down south to Jervis Bay. The weather started out pretty good but mother nature can sure turn that around and sure enough when its a long weekend :cry: . This was the first time I have tested the Okie with the rudder fit...

Hi Mick,

Looks like you had a great time, cant wait for the warmer weather to kick in I'm over this cold weather. We will have to rehash the idea of an east coast OZ "Jem Warercraft" convention state of origin.

Hi Roger, Just throwing my two bobs worth in for all its worth, just out of curiosity I placed a straight edge from stern to bow on the keel line and have the same dipping out at the centre line. However I had the string lines 4mm in on the panels but did not get the gap that you have. I don,t think...

Hi Roger, welcome to the world of Okwata. Its looking good mate and I'm sure you will enjoy the build as you progress further. I have included a pic below where you can glue without drilling and adding stitches by simply using dowel and wire. I trialled it with my deck (okwata) and managed to get th...

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm158/artfulldodger_photo/IMG_0452.jpg I finally had a chance to wet the Okwata and I can say I was blown away by what I have, I cant put in words how well she paddled. :D :lol: :D I simply loved it and whilst it maybe the longest build on record that was never my...

Hi OB, Not as far as I wish however I will be on Lake macquarie which is about 3 1/2 times the size of Sydney harbour and 352 km around the forshore mmmmm thats some paddling. Did some more on the weekend in between keeping round the house and throwing up xmas lights for the family lol. I managed to...

Hi Ray congrats on the recent purchase of your plans Im sure you will get great excitement out of the build as I have. It has taken a little longer than expected due to travel with work then unfortunately ill health; however things are on the mend. For every negative thing that happens there is more...

Can anyone advise if expandable foam would be a suitable option for end pours both for floatation and as a cheaper lighter alternative to pouring in epoxy?

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm158/artfulldodger_photo/IMG_0052.jpg Rudder cable sheaths (garden watering tube) http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm158/artfulldodger_photo/IMG_0202.jpg Not far off fitting out http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm158/artfulldodger_photo/IMG_0205.jpg Graphite ...

I was spraying at 25-30 psi, if your compressor has a moisture release valve on the filter remember to release the air and moisture on occasions so you don't have it blowing back through the gun. Just a tip. Other than that nothing to fear. Bemm, I have applied three coats of graphite mix to the Okw...