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Preview image for the video "Joining Deck Petrel Play SG E20".

Mating the Deck and Hull - Petrel Play SG - E20

Nick and Bill demonstrate the process of joining a Petrel Play SG deck and hull, focusing cleaning the sheer line, and carefully joining the two components using tape and various techniques to maintain alignment and tension.

Preview image for the video "Installing the Skeg Box, Control Slot & Cheek Plates - Petrel Play SG - E19".

Installing Skeg Box and Control Slot - Petrel Play SG - E19

Nick provides a comprehensive guide to installing the skeg box and control slot on a kayak before attaching the deck. He meticulously details the process, including cutting openings, aligning components, applying epoxy, glassing for reinforcement, and installing fittings. Particular attention is given to proper positioning and offset mounting to ensure functionality and ergonomics. The video concludes with the installation of cheek plates and an expression of gratitude to dedicated viewers.

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Preparing the Skeg Box - Petrel Play SG - E18

Nick methodically works through various preparation tasks for the Petrel Play SG build, including shaping and installing the skeg box, drilling holes for control components, crafting the control knob, and applying bias-cut fiberglass reinforcements. His calm and experienced approach guides viewers through the intricate processes involved in this stage of kayak construction.

Preview image for the video "Thinking Ahead on the Stitch-and-Glue Kayak - Petrel Play SG - E17".

Adapting on the Fly: Thinking Ahead - Petrel Play SG - E17

Nick and Bill continue working on the Petrel Play sea kayak kit. They remove dams, drill holes, trim fiberglass parts, fill holes with epoxy, and start assembling the skeg box components. Nick changes his plan for installing the coaming lip, discussing how properly sequencing operations is critical on a complex build to avoid making future steps more difficult. The engaging dialogue covers many small tasks while emphasizing fluid adaptation of the build plan.

Preview image for the video "Skeg Parts and End Pour - Petrel Play SG - E16".

Skeg Parts and End Pours - Petrel Play SG - E16

The video covers several tasks related to installing a retractable skeg. Including constructing the skeg box that will house the skeg, shaping the plywood skeg into an airfoil, reinforcing areas of the skeg with fiberglass, fabricating the control slot trough for the deployment knob, and doing an epoxy end pour in the hull to strengthen the ends. Throughout, the host Nick discusses the pros and cons of having a skeg.

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