08.01 “Azure” Njord (NH)

Update – Canoe and Kayak Abrasion Test

Feb 16th, 2010 | By
Update – Canoe and Kayak Abrasion Test

I know… I’ve been promising to write an update on the Canoe and Kayak Coating Abrasion Test that I ran back in the Winter/Spring of 2008.  In the past month or so there has been a lot of discussion about it on Björn Thomasson’s website.   Here it is… finally.  This update mostly concerns the “white graphite.”  Actually there’s not much more than what I wrote in a comment… At this point we can not recommend [...]



“Azure” Njord: Project Summary

Sep 12th, 2008 | By
“Azure” Njord: Project Summary

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“Azure” Njord: Outfitting and Delivery

Sep 12th, 2008 | By

Work from 7/5/2008 through 7/26/2008 Clicking on a thumbnail will bring up the full-size image. This was the first kayak where my customer lived close enough that he could stop by periodically.  At one such meeting we went over the layout of all the deck lines and hardware.  We marked [...]



“Azure” Njord: The Exterior Finish

Sep 12th, 2008 | By

Work from 7/20/2008 through 7/26/2008 Clicking on a thumbnail will bring up the full-size image. A kayak without it’s final coatings looks a bit rough, almost sad.  You can kinda picture what it’s going to look like but the finish is what brings the kayak alive.  Varnish makes any wood [...]



“Azure” Njord: Joining the Deck and the Hull

Sep 12th, 2008 | By

Work from 6/24/2008 through 7/13/2008 Clicking on a thumbnail will bring up the full-size image. I wanted to do as much work on the inside as I can before I join the deck to the hull.  You’ve already read about the hatches, deck fittings, cockpit, paddle park and the seat/rear [...]