I have finally 'almost' finished modifying my Mistral Flow. It used to be narrow, now it is a fair bit wider, and if it floats, probably even enough to float me!
Here it was when I started:
and when I added the foam to widen it:
and here it is now. Not the prettiest board, and I don't even know if it floats yet..
At least it has twin screw footstrap inserts now, but I think next time I will do what normal people do and just buy a bigger board
dale looks great you posted the pic once before Ive been meaning to ask how it was going, what a massive project
Well done Dale, cleverly avoided mucking about with rails, mast tracks, footstraps. Next time? you could use the same technique with an old formula board working backwards.
If you'd had two Flows, you could have produced a twin fin.
You can always use ladder grip from Bunnings as a temporary non-skid on smooth repairs. It's quick, not messy, and reliable. If you're using it as a desperate measure on a small irritating area of blunt non-skid you have to sand it down first. But it's a 5 minute job and back on the water. Only comes in 3 colours, black, yellow and stripes. This lot has done a whole season without unsticking.
look forward to hearing how it goes.
also what is the final weight?
(I like the new "wide screen" Mistral m)
Good luck on the water!
That is quite a remarkable bit of craftsmanship.
Reminded me of a picture I saw of a guy who turned his SUP into a catamaran SUP, cut it half and stretched it apart.
I think the 276 flow in the epoxy construction (yours) was about 7.5-8kg's.
Yes the urethane foam is a bit heavier than the styro, but I think you've done well overall.
I reckon it's worth painting it up to look good after all the effort you've put in.
Hope it goes well.