JEM Watercraft

When you manage to get the time and get her wet , some pictures of the process would be nice. If you have a good stringer of fish , all the better.

Chuck.

scottrunnr wrote:... I mixed epoxy and a new ceramic insulating powder developed by NASA (Insuladd) and painted that in the whole rear compartment. I'm hoping it will keep my ice/fish cold back there.

Any more info on this stuff? Net site? Etc.?
Thanks.

Matt,
below are either the specified weights for the accessories or my best guess at them. They total up to about 17lbs. That would put the base boat at around 42 lbs.

1. 6" circular Hobie hatch; 3lbs.
2. Bomar flush access hatch; 3.5 lbs.
3. 3 rod holders @ 1lb each; 3 lbs
4. Carry handles & brass eye plate at bow; 1 lbs
5. ram ball for fish finder display mount; 1 lb
6. fish finder sounder & wire 2 lbs
7. aft bulkhead & brass aft hatch hardware; 4 lbs

Kayak Jack,
here's the web site on the insulating ceramic powder; http://www.insuladd.com/

Scott,

You have well and truly raised the bar with this one. Brilliant effort mate.

Also, thank you for shareing your process for doing the rounded deck. - superb.

You have inspired me to do something a little similar - real soon mate. Bloody well done!!!!

Thanks Mick! That means alot to me as I consider you and Matt as my mentors.

Mentor? Me?

I'm the dealer that sells you your fix!

Yes, building your designs is addictive! I was skeptical of two statements you guys made when I first got into this but, have found them both to be true:

1. Building these boats is like potato chips, you can't stop at one!
2. You can never have enough clamps!

Nice build and design....how about some pics with fish slime

I finally got her out on the water this past weekend. I can't put into words how thrilled I am with her! She is light and very fast. Yet, she tracks dead on, is very stable, and handled swells effortlessly. All in all a fantastic fishing platform and a joy to paddle!

Below are photos. The first day I took her out on a local river to put her through some paces. Satisfied with that, the next day I took her out on the harbor and went fishing; 6 striped bass all in the 23 inch range. Wonderful experience! I'm so happy with her!

First Day on river
1. Getting her off the car (keep in mind that I only weight 145 lbs)








2. Hit the river










3. My daughter helped me build it, her turn to paddle


Next Day on the harbor fishing
1. Rigged and ready for fishing


2. View from the boat


3. First catch; 23 inch striped bass