Making the Petrel Play - a Cedar Strip Kayak

An overview showing the process of building a cedar strip wooden kayak from start to finish.
DIY Plans are available for this kayak at: www.guillemot-kayaks.com/guil...
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Music:
• Old Friend - Artist: Silent Partner
• Easy Jam - Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: incompetech.com/music/royalty-... isrc=USUAN1100245 Artist: incompetech.com/
• The Creek - Artist: Topher Mohr and Alex Elena
• Don't Look - Artist: Silent Partner
• Elephants - Artist: Huma-Huma
• Surfing Llama - Artist: Bird Creek

[@NickSchade]

This is a recap of a longer build that I documented in the "Making Petrel Play" video series. If you would like to see this build in more detail, please watch my play list at: kzbin.info/aero/PLnPW0gzxQ0NiQpnO_mOyB9sbnqlb6aanP

[@ghislainemonneraye2952]

Massa et michka

[@alexandrdavidenko4892]

what is the weight of this boat?

[@NickSchade]

about 16kg or 35 pounds

[@alexandrdavidenko4892]

Nick Schade nice👍 thanks

[@wengminky6003]

What glue is applied to the gauze?

[@kyleritchie4751]

I rewatched him glueing the fiberglass and sanding and clear coat part like 3 times! so satisfying just to watch, this inspires me to maybe try this one day. Thank you for sharing and please, don't stop making kayaks. You have an extraordinary gift for being able to make something like this.

[@jeppe1975nielsen]

I've seen many videos of people building dinghys and small boates from plywood or other kinds of wood. This is by far superior in every way. The design is awesome, the weight looks great, the finish outstanding and the classy look just tops it all. Even the filming and music was nice! Would love to see what you would do to make a 15 foot fast sailboat!

[@MikeTheMaker1]

That is a work of art

[@mmanut]

This has to be the best built kayak I’ve ever seen. The fit & finish is 2nd to none. Just Beautiful, Congratulations on a spectacular job‼️👍👍🚣‍♀️. Vinny 🇺🇸

[@dehermannen2419]

Nick, I want to thank you for the perfect plan I ordered from you. Last year I made the petrel play, very stricktly following your videos and the result is absolutely great. Took me about 250 hours to build, spread over 6 months. Since then, I go kayaking on rivers, lakes , canals and the sea shore and the kayak is doing great. It's really fun, especially in the waves. Very stable, fast, quick in the turns, really an upgrade from my former plastic junk. And stylish too!!!

[@1Dcorace]

You're an artist and a craftsman. ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.

[@Mikhandmaker]

I love it

[@maineiachomestead7550]

Its such a pleasure watching an artist in the act of creating a thing of grace and beauty. Thank you Nick.

[@benthosspearguns]

Craftsmanship at its best and so nicely portrayed!!!

[@qaannat]

love the shot of the seals "watching" you build... that was great

[@NickSchade]

That clip was actually from a trip out to Little Gull Island. Little Gull is a small island with a light house in the middle of the entrance to Long Island Sound. There is just one small beach to land at and the seals were giving us the hairy eyeball as we ate lunch. The big grey seal in the middle of the clip was really quite intimidating. I'm sure the grey seal thinks that everything I do is BS. I just liked the clip and wanted to use it.

[@pdkodude283]

Made with love and care. Will last a lifetime. Beautiful piece of work!

[@byggmesterjantvedtas669]

Wonderful work and such a beautiful Kayak !

[@amalfi460]

What amazing craftsmanship, I never get tired of watching masters at work...now if only I could do more working than watching

[@michaelschaller7572]

I cant even imagine the satisfaction you must feel when you finish one of these master pieces . 😎😎

[@rightmarker1]

A thing of beauty is a joy forever.

[@ggreene245]

Absolutely stellar project... Beautiful. How in the world 12 people don't like this is beyond me.

[@ronaldvandyke1088]

I’m so glad you’ve shared this with us! Absolutely beautiful work of art!!

[@jakotadones4300]

My wife is concerned at how often I'm watching your videos. I love your work. Keep it up.

[@jasonmyska2326]

That is an amazing piece of craftsmanship! The amount of patience it must take is mind boggling.

[@chenriquem]

This is not a Kayak, this is a "piece of art"! Great Job!!!

[@sethwarner2540]

phenomimal custom planes!! and that combing! what fitting! ive built canoes, rowing shells; about 35 of em and wish you on our crew!!

[@user-om6fn4nm5s]

hola, yo soy español pero me encantó tu proyecto y pienso que es imposible que otra persona lo haga mejor que usted, VALORO MUCHO TU TRABAJO

[@user-om6fn4nm5s]

MUCHAS GRACIAS

[@jareklotz]

Sir, this is amazing !!!

[@TheDowntimesfl]

A wonderfully done job. Now if I could only convince myself that I need a kayak I would love to try and attempt a build. Too many hobbies and too little time, but thanks for sharing the journey with us.

[@mikaelbravinkarlsson9571]

Made me laugh when you cut to the seals bobbing in the water around 10:00 . :-D Great work! Great video!

[@Fumingzeus]

I have to say that I have watched many kayaks/canoes being built on U Tube, but this is one of the best.... thanks for sharing👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@inekemateman273]

Now...,that's a true piece of ART..., compliments!

[@MikeC1965]

Just come across this, you have the hands a an artist, a pure thing of beauty you created.

[@19Meikel62]

Absolut ein Traum....Danke fürs Dabei sein dürfen 👍👍👍

[@coyoteguyke]

What a splendid craft !

[@jim-stacy]

mesmerizing watching an artist at work

[@iceageaurochs3638]

Wow that's the coolest thing I've seen in a long time. Being an Ice Age Aurochs, I've seen some "cool" stuff.

[@Ai-he1dp]

Work of art.

[@Visigoth_]

My god that's beautiful, wonderful craftsmanship.

[@Gist66]

The birth of the most beautiful thing I've seen on the internet

[@robertnoel2363]

Holy smokes! Thats gorgeous, and it looks like it paddles a treat. Thanks for sharing the build

[@lr2a841]

Felicitations Excellent job 👍👏

[@ASvanRandwijck]

This is one the purest forms of craftmanship I have ever seen. Compliments.

[@michaelschaller7572]

That boat is so beautiful ... it must be indredibly satisfying to make these kayaks

[@jawadad802]

that's some next level dedication right there....

[@MrRigmunkee1]

It's a pleasure to watch a master of their craft. Thank you for sharing your work.

[@deldridg]

Good lord - mesmerising in the extreme. About every 5 seconds I found myself imagining just how I could totally stuff up at that point. It's long been a dream of mine to build a strip kayak but watching this reinforces that perhaps my lifetime is insufficient for such a quest. Thank you for sharing your wonderful workmanship with us. Many regards from Sydney, Aust - Dave

[@kc-qv2kf]

ditto

[@danpoup5009]

Forcement génial, je ne me lasse pas de regarder une telle virtuosité. Merci à vous Nick.

[@mabe2995]

Unbelievable. So beautiful. A real Masterpiece

[@mikepeuker]

amazing woodworking skills, well done

[@edrissemussa371]

Work of art. Amazing

[@number1beastielover]

Gorgeous!!

[@SasquaPlatypus]

It has to smell glorious in that shop when you're ripping all that cedar

[@bradlandolt4763]

I’ve always felt hat stonyfield makes the best fiberglass resin. Great build, great video!

[@miguelmarquez4192]

Here in colorado the lake shore and rivers are so rocky, id worry the whole time. Only go out during runoff. "New yak here! No scratches please! Get out, lower water coming up ahead." Thats so pretty! Its like a chris craft kayak.

[@brucemitch928]

Pleasure to watch you work Nick, a really beautiful build.

[@brianmitten264]

Outstanding craftsmanship! Thank you for sharing the creation of a masterpiece.

[@YknotLearnall]

I've longed to build a strip boat of some kind and many other wood projects but then I realize, "Frack! I can't build this shit! I don't own a carpenters apron!" so... I'll just have to wait till I get one. One day though... one day... Beautiful build Nick. Cheers...

[@brianb6603]

Excellent as usual!

[@avophagusa]

What a craftsmanship! And the result is more than art. I will go over your playlist.

[@MiladJP]

That is probably the most beautiful Kajak I’ve ever seen. One day ... ❤️🙏🏻

[@anthonywatkins2783]

Truly stunning kayak, would love one to hang on the wall, fantastic workmanship. 👌

[@markedzenuasia9969]

Man! Thts a gorgeous boat!

[@edsinger2982]

WOW! What a beautiful boat!!

[@Theglide3535]

I could see the high level of knowledge of your craft in every step. Video quality was spot on as well. Very inspirational. Thank you for your time and effort in sharing this. When I’m able to contribute, I will be looking for your Patrion.

[@jasonc470]

Wow amazing craftsmanship sir. Thanks for sharing the process!

[@chipsterb4946]

Simply gorgeous!

[@JJPetro]

Absolutely gorgeous, nice job!

[@maze400]

This man is a true MASTER of his craft... Love the videos!

[@frinxasestronca3399]

Love it 😀

[@yvonroy9617]

Now thats a kayak ! not one of those cheep molded one.great job from Bathurst New.-Brunswick.

[@billgurney7204]

Very nice, great to see some real craftsmanship , becoming a lost art.

[@Ribby00]

Man! Gorgeous piece

[@craigzuidema643]

Thanks for the vid, I bought the kit plans from you a few years ago before I got sick - I hope to start on it soon, and will watch your other vids for the detail!

[@gfldodge]

Beautiful. Real craftsman !!!!!!!!

[@user-yf1dc6do9q]

One of my dreams is to build a kayak like this. This video is an inspiration. Very well done sir. Thank you!

[@885JMD]

Beautiful, mate! Just beautiful.

[@jsebben1]

That is a Major work of Art

[@uq1262]

A real masterpiece! Well done!

[@MrRodgers007]

A very wonderful video as a woodworker I am very impressed, as a kayaker I am in awe.

[@miltonmiller]

What a great work of art! A masterpiece.

[@user-qg5lt7fc7e]

Восхищаюсь людьми каторые любят свою работу и доводят всё до идеала, мастер супер! 👍

[@altonriggs2352]

Breathtaking art.

[@buildingsailboats4549]

This was really a joy to watch. Amazing skills, beautiful Kayak. Great video and editing work too. Thank you for sharing.

[@jamesmerritt7273]

Amazing craftsmanship. Beautiful

[@markwilson9935]

Quite simply....you are the best.!! Fantastic imagination and focus. Well done.

[@Shnick]

Beautiful work and well filmed!

[@QZXXZ]

great Kayak I currently use a Hobie but this Kayak is something beyond a Kayak I wish I had the skill and patients to build such a useful functioning piece of art you have a GREAT SKILL Mr Schade

[@Gunni1972]

prettiest Kayak i have ever seen, well worth the effort. thx for sharing.

[@allansnider2813]

You are truly, an artist, I very much admire your talent.

[@nomadar.a.b8256]

It looks exquisite! Wow!

[@Helikopterpop]

I love this build. So inspiring

[@alienw99]

Sir, you're an artist!!!!

[@angelramos8090]

Absolutely love this video!! A true craftsman.

[@DaveDenning1953]

That was an absolute delight to watch! Thank you for sharing.

[@juaneduardomontiveros8982]

Amazing!!

[@saeedandalusi7579]

Flippin amazing work

[@clarusfish]

Absolutely stunning workmanship! A true master! Thanks so much!

[@WAREWOLF-te7rk]

Awesome boat. Great work

[@luiznicolau1857]

Congratulations! I learn a lot, because I need to do some repairs in old wooden boats similar to these - but no so good as yours, off course, dear! It's a traditional wooden job with today composite resin, just wonderfull!!!!

[@looqischmidt536]

A truly masterpiece!! i just love it, your work and the kayak!

[@tysonjez]

Amazing watercraft! Its so nice, I'd be scared to scratch it. I'd end up using it as a wall hanger. Excellent video

[@krisgreene3440]

Excellent job

[@cww922]

Amazing craftsmanship.....wish I could afford one!