Paddles and seat back rests are accessories commonly purchased as commercial products to complete one’s kayak. I decided to construct my own.

I can build three kayaks in 2-1/2 minutes! Well, maybe if you watch my 2 minute and 20 second timelapse video.

No, you can’t hurry love when you’re building three kayaks from plans.

Winter has arrived in south Louisiana as evidenced by this icicle dangling from a hose bib. The cool weather halts epoxy work as it won’t cure.

Time to cut the hatches! I was nervous about this step, but I took my time and it was easy.

Divine providence has provided an opportunity to resume building kayaks.

It is a relief… to be finished with cutting out the panels. I anticipated it would be challenging but it took much longer than I expected.

Measure twice…cut once! We begin the careful process of cutting the components for the kayaks from plywood sheets.

Making room to assemble these boats seems nearly as challenging as building them.