Denman Marine Newsletter

Hi Denman Marine, and welcome to the latest Denman Marine newsletter.

In this month's newsletter we have;

Shop Class - Stitch & Glue workshop with Denman Marine
Spotlight - Sassafras canoes
Te Rapunga Update
Special - Chesapeake kayaks
Build Updates
Barton Marine - Quick Cleat

If there is anything you would like to see in our future newsletters, discuss, query or order, please contact us via the contact form on our website.

Always wanted to build a boat but feel your skill level is holding you back from taking the plunge? Well, here’s the answer.

Denman Marine will be holding a two-day workshop aimed at overcoming the confidence hurdles faced by first-time builders.

The skills we are looking to cover include;

•    Working safely and effectively with epoxy resins
•    Epoxy filleting
•    Correct bonding techniques
•    Using fibreglass cloth and tapes with epoxy resin
•    The basics of stitch and glue epoxy plywood construction

The course will be held on the weekend of 5-6^th November at our workshop in Kettering, with the hours; Saturday - 9am-4 pm, and Sunday - 9am to 3pm. The cost of the course is $350 (incl GST) per person, which covers tuition and all materials. A 50% deposit is required to secure a place on the course, with the balance payable by 21^st October.

The course is filling up fast and will be limited to 10 people on a first-come, first-served basis and registrations for the course will close on 30^th September.

To book your place on the course, simply reply to this email advising of your interest, and we will send through a course registration form and a deposit invoice.

Today we think of wooden canoes as being strip-built in cedar. But lapstrake canoes have an even longer history. The legendary Rushton lapstrake canoes are considered the pinnacle of the canoe builder's art. But that style of construction is very, very complex, beyond even intermediate builders.

Simpler strip building, and later aluminum and fiberglass, took over. Introducing the Sassafras Canoe. Now, CLC's revolutionary LapStitch™ building method allows lapstrake canoes to be built by someone with no previous woodworking experience. All the planks and other parts are pre-cut. No strongback, molds, frames, or steam bending are required; building a LapStitch™ canoe is basically a matter of gluing all the pre-cut parts together.

The Sassafras 12 canoe is so light that you can put it on your shoulder and stroll casually down a wooded trail to a hidden lake or stream, fishing rod and tackle box in the other. That was the idea behind the original "trapper" or "pack" canoes. CLC's 28-pound Sassafras 12 carries on the tradition - but with modern building methods.

Though she can be carried, or paddled, by a child, she'll hold a 250-pound load. She tracks well, turns easily, and is stable enough for fishing. For maximum efficiency you'll want to paddle the Sassafras 12 with a double (kayak) paddle.

Like many traditional canoes, the Sassafras 16 is symmetrical, bow and stern. This allows a solo paddler to sit facing "backwards" on the forward seat for better trim. Her slightly rounded hull offers more speed and responsiveness than many of the plastic or 'glass boats you may have paddled. Her hull is slightly rockered - not for maneuvering in whitewater, but rather to reduce wetted surface area - making her almost effortless to paddle. She has a smooth or "well dampened" feel that is characteristic of good wooden canoes.

Head on over to our website to checkout the Sassafras Canoes for further details or to place an order. Otherwise please dont hesitate to get in touch with any questions you have.

The restoration of Te Rapunga continues, you can follow along via the Te Rapunga Instagram page for frequent updates.

Te Rapunga is the foundation for an amazing story about a man, a small boat and the many lives they influenced along the way. You can find more information on George Dibbern, Te Rapunga, and the restoration via our website.

You can also find us via our Denman Marine Instagram and Facebook accounts where you can see many more updates about past and present builds.

For the month of September, full and wood parts only kits for Chesapeake kayaks are $100 off. Use the coupon code 100OFFCHES during checkout to take advantage of this offer while it lasts.

This offer is valid from 20/09/22 till 31/10/22. Applicable only to Chesapeake kayak full and wood parts only kits. Shipping within Australia and New Zealand is tailored to suit individual orders and will be quoted separately.

Edward's Skerry

Stuart's Wood Duck 12 Hybrid

Are you looking for a secure alternative for traditional cleats that are specifically designed for kayaks, water toys, paddleboards, tender lines, Ribs, fenders and tarpaulins? The Barton Marine Quick Cleat range is perfect for novices and seasoned mariners and takes the place of tying and releasing knots. The plastic varieties come in two sizes and are made of Dupont Zytel nylon composite and secures braided lines up to 10mm. The heavy duty version is made of 316 grade Stainless Steel and is suited for marina use, larger yachts and ships, workboats, catamarans and fishing boats to hold marine and boat gear securely.

The Barton Marine Quick Cleat range offers exceptional value and takes the stress out of tying knots - a great advantage when novice sailors are aboard or when you need quick hold or rapid removal of lines.

Quick Cleats are easy to use: Simply rotate the lever on top of the cleat, insert the line and release the lever which secures the rope. Quick Cleats are designed to alter rope tension in one direction, but grips the rope firmly and securely in the other. Securely hold fenders, tender and painter lines, Ribs, buckets, boat gear and equipment, covers and tarpaulins, water toys of all kinds.

You can view and order some Barton Marine hardware via our website. While there is currently a limited range on our website, we can supply any Barton hardware and are confident you will find what you need in Barton's extensive catalogue. Please feel free to get in touch and discuss your requirements.

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us at any time via our contact form to discuss your next boat or project.

Please note, any prices listed above are in Australian Dollars and include GST.

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