2008.01 "Azure" Njord

16 Photos

2008.01 "Azure" Njord - Construction

137 Photos

Boat Design

Njord design by Björn Thomasson Design. Basic design scaled to approximately 93%.

• LOA = 17.06 ft (520.0 cm)
• Beam = 19.29 in (49 cm)
• Finished Weight = 39 lb (17.7 kg)

Options

Core

• 3/16″ Northern White Cedar

Fiberglass Schedule

• Exterior Layup:  4oz S-2 Cloth.
• Interior Layup: Deck: 4oz S-2, Hull: 4oz Zylon aramid

Paint Options

• Hull Exterior: CSFW “White Graphite” Coating.  Three coats rubbed to a semi-gloss sheen.  In 2009 it was recoated with Interlux VC Performance Epoxy bottom paint.
• Deck Exterior: Interlux Brightsides Y4353 Medium Blue cut 20% with Y4359 White. 2 Coats.
• Interior: Two coats of CSFW “White Graphite” Coating

Coaming

• Solid Carbon Fiber w/ Full Recess
• Rough opening: 66 x 40 (26.0″ x 15.75″)
• Lip dimensions (clearances): Height = 5/8″ (15mm), 1/8″ (3.1 mm) thick, Width = 1-1/4″ wide (31 mm) and flat across.

Cockpit Outfitting

• Seat: Molded custom carbon fiber seat, integrated with read bulkhead.
• Backrest: None as designed.
• CF padeyes per approved locations

Outfitting

• Deck Fittings & Lines
• Deck Fittings: Recessed carbon fiber with 1/4″ diameter stainless steel pins.
• Deck Lines: 3/16? Neocorp SportCord (Black) and 1/4″ Griprite bungee. Locations per approval drawing.
• Paddle Holders: Bungee cord on fore deck.
• Toggles: Carbon fiber tubes.
• CF paddle park with security provisions.

Bulkheads

• Fore only. Fiberglassed wood strip panels (4 oz S-2 glass).

Footbraces

• Foam on Bulkhead: Mounted to front bulkhead.

Hatches

• Fore: Valley Canoe Products (VCP) 7.5 round rubber in painted CF recess.
• Aft:  VCP 16×9 Oval Rubber in painted CF recess
• Lids to be tethered.

Compass

• Ritchie RU-90 Voyager Compass installed in painted CF recess.

Total Build Time = 151.67 Hours