Don Davidson_Chesapeake 17

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Don Davidson built this lovely example of a Chesapeake 17 Kayak from a kit.

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	Aft deck being clamped on..
Forward deck being clamped down using straps as per the instructions in the manual.
	Aft and forward deck being joined.
Going back a couple of steps showing the Deck beams and bulkhead before fitting the forward deck.
	Here the kayak has been varnished and painted and the hatch straps have been fitted.
Here is Don's Chesapeake all finished. Date 29 June 2007.
	The following are some photos of the first sea trials... she floats...

	Here is the man himself. Don Davidson.