Hi all , I am going to build a ply SUP . Yes I am mad ! but what the hell lets see what happens.
From what i have read so far we have, down winders,flat water and shorter surfing type boards , am I right so far?
Well my situation is , have carpentry skills, not much money and acess to plenty of flat water and some waves. And i need bulk exersise.
So its going to be a long wide thick monster that hopefully floats.
Some nose rocker but basicly flat with a little tail rocker, maybe also a drop in center board . fixed stablizer skegs.
Has any one done anything similar?? if so any tips or old drawings would be grately apreciated

Cheers

Try a google search for www.grainsurf.com/forum , there are heaps of people building timber boards. All the shapes are based on current designs etc and there is really no limit to what you can build if you have the time.

you could make it hollow, just build a frame and ribs, like a model aircraft wing and skin it.....just a thought

"drop in centerboard"- sounds like you might want to sail it also. Check this link to a build yourself "ply" project. I wouldn,t take it near waves but looks like a good flat water cruiser similar to the clc "kaholo". www.adventurewindsurfing.blogspot.com

Gorgo said...

www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=61992

www.clcboats.com/modules/catalog/boat.php?category_qn=surf_boats&code=kaholo-stand-up-paddleboard

Gorgo , thanks for that It,s fantastic. I think Ill tweak it to suit my fatness.That Is a great looking craft. Cheers Gorgo!!!