Finally finished the Kaholo 14ft ply paddleboard
Full size plans from Chesapeake Light Craft were easy to transfer to 1/8th" ply
Stitch and glue construction covered in 4oz glass and epoxy
Had her out today and was pretty happy with the glide and directional stability
. Modified the design and put a fin box in and I'm waiting for the right (micro) surf to see how she goes.
I found it a pretty easy job and I have very average woodworking skills. If anyone is thinking about building one pm me and I will tell you about all the st#ff ups that I created and managed to work my way trough
Bill
Nice work. It looks great.
You should do a thread about the build process. How much did it cost (ballpark) and hows it weigh in?
Geez Lobes knew someone would ask that but I haven't had a chance to tally up the costs and weigh it with all the swell we have had up here
Can't even guess at this stage, but I'll get organised and post details tomorrow.
Bill
Awesome finished product Billy, can't wait to see it in person on the middle bank in the Bay. Where do you store the anchor You do know I have to get one now.... another mal going up for sale. Oh how the quiver is changing.......And loving it.
Very nice.. Great job.. 
More pics would be good.. Especially during the construction.
Did you use copper wire for the stitches? .. Have you got a breather or drain plug?
Are you hoping to use it as a down-winder or just flat water?
DJ
Awesome work,
May I ask how much you weight and what the approx volume was.
Can you please advise what the other dimensions were14 x ? x ?
Fantastic project.
How did you seal the joints?
I made about 30 stitch and glue canoes over the years with copper links and fibre glass tape joints and they were very durable.
Phill
Great Job,good looking board.Just starting same project,so i will PM you for some tips.
These are the specs from the site.
Kaholo Stand-Up Paddleboard 14' 0" 32 lbs. 29 in. 275 lbs. 50 - 250 lbs.
Great job, wouldn't mind having a go at building one myself.
Pete
Thanks guys
Hey Lobes she cost around $800 - wish I didn't tally that up 
and weighs in at a
solid but managable 18.8kg. This is above the 14.5 predicted by the designer, but I used cheaper and heavier ply and includes grip, fin, fin box and paint.
See you on middlebank Steve but look out for the pointy end as I predict plenty of operator error
Hey DJ I will post a construction thread later as I have had a few pms. I fitted the recommended breather screw. With the black grip (wish white was easy to get) you have to use it as pretty much soon as the sun hits the deck - note the handy screwdriver/washer attachment. No drain plug fitted, but might put in an inspection hatch so I can store stuff below decks. I'm planning to use the board for downwind, flat water, small surf and chasing bass in the rivers, flathead in the bay and small pelagics offshore.
Hey OG I weigh 70KG, but the board could definately take heaps more weight. Interestingly the stitch and glue method doesn't use tape. You just stitch her up, bog up the inside seams with thickened epoxy and then cover the whole thing with glass mat.
Don't know about piece of art Goaty not as pretty in the flesh, but hey neither am I
Bill
Very nice looking board, especially the nose. I hope you don't ever need to use that deck grip on the front!
Bring it up to the Gold Coast some time and join us for a paddle, if you like
Thanks Mike
Walking up the front would be like a tightrope act for me
Grip was definately for looks and maby the kids and dog.
Would love to come up to the Goldy some time for a paddle and surf with you and the crew. We are thin on the ground here and I'm keen to meet others with the same addiction
Bill
mate thats beautiful, good work. as everyone else has said would love to read and see the whole building story especially the f#ups and what you learnt, wicked :)
Bill
Nice work. Didn't know you had such talent
Enjoyed the surf on Wednesday morn.
Pete
The result of a very quick Google:
www.clcboats.com/modules/catalog/boat.php?category_qn=new&subcat_qn=newplans&code=kaholo-stand-up-paddleboard
Construction gallery:
www.clcboats.com/media_gallery/slideshow.html?boat_id=32&content_type=1&next=1
SUP Porn:
www.clcboats.com/media_gallery/slideshow.html?boat_id=32&content_type=2
Do you think the deck pad is necessary to protect the wood? I am surfing my 9' SUP with booties and no deck pad. The grip is excellent and I don't have all the dramas that deck pads introduce.
Hey Gorgo
Mainly added grip for a bit of extra impact protection as I thought the 1/8ply and 4oz cloth might not handle my bony feet, knees, head etc. crashing about. I've heard of people sanding decks of epoxy boards with 60 grit paper and not using wax or booties and it sounds like a good option weightwise. I took her for a run in booties before I varnished the deck and grip was fine, but the gloss varnish is pretty deadly. A matt two-pack clear polyurethane deck patch might be an interesting option if you want to show off the wood grain
Bill
