Pro Tips for Kayak Hull and Deck Assembly

Boatbuilder Bob Emser has put together a video guide for creating clean joinery, strong hardware mounts, and perfectly aligned deck-to-hull joints in kayaks.

Bob writes: "In this episode I'll start by creating smooth, professional-grade epoxy fillets that reinforce joints while giving your build that polished look we all strive for. From there I'll move on to installing bulletproof footbrace anchor bolts, using small "pre-preg" carbon fiber patches. Then I'll demonstrate some advanced techniques for attaching kayak decks. I'll use strapping tape and CA glue—a fast, reliable method to hold everything perfectly in place before final bonding."

Here are some of the professional tools Bob uses in this video: