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RDY boats are dimensioned to conform to the IDBF standards and are construction of  full foam core and fiberglass lay up similar to the expensive racing hulls used for sailing. This construction has several advantages, added structural strength, stiffer hull, lighter boat and best of all this gives the boat very positive flotation.   Unlike other boats that have flotation chambers  just at each end of the hull (the high points of the hull so the boat floats just at the surface of the water) our boats have the floatation integrated throughout the hull giving far more buoyancy pushing the boat up from the bottom of the hull. This makes it far easier to paddle if full of water and far easier to bail.  If you are paddling on open water where it is possible to encounter bigger water or get far from shore. this construction is far safer. Dare I say "it can not sink" every square inch of this boat is buoyant .

 RDY Boats have water bottle holders for  every paddler keeping the bottles out from under foot and out of the water that splashes in the boat. Much nicer when you wish to take a  drink and you do not have to fish it out of the muck in the bottom of the boat. It also makes it easier to remember whose water bottle is whose. The water battle holders are integrated in the construction of the boats acting as a seat support and adding to the strength of the hull. 

 RDY Boats have very smooth transitions when steering which is a blessing for the steers person. The boats are 550lb 41 feet long and 46 inches wide foam core construction with a white oak upper edge on the hull, this is the only part of the boat that requires a bit  of care by oiling it with teak oil or like product to protect it from the water. We do this rather that encapsulating it in fiberglass because once the fiberglass has a bit of damage or wear water can seep under it and cause damage that you cannot access or dry out easily. With  the exposed wood it dries right away and it is the wood itself that is resistant to the moisture and impact damage. 

   Large steering platform

The seats in RDY boats are also foam core construction integrated right into the hull. This construction has two benefits, One the seats are also floatation and because they are fiberglass foam core construction require no maintenance. The seats are finished with a non skid surface that improves the safety when a person is stepping in and out of the boat and also makes paddling easier because you tend to stay where you sit rather that sliding around.  

The second point is because of the construction the boat can be lifted with slings using the seats to sling from which is far easier for everyone than having to sling straps under the hull. This is also safer because there is no chance that the boat can slip out of the slings when it is being moved. Our centre  seats are specially reinforced to accommodate this.

The drummers seat is a simple wedge fit under aluminum guides making it simple and fast to install  ----in fact we leave the drum and seat on our practice boats all season.  Our drums are also designed to assist righting the boat in the event of a capsize having a sealed air chamber inside to maximize floatation. The boats come equipped with tow hooks on the hull and tie down cleats on the deck fore and aft. 

Rdy boats are 550 lb and 41 feet long Our boats are proudly made in Ontario start to finish and are designed to conform with the IDBF standards the same as a Buk boat.

  

 

Raising a boat so we can slide a second under it

Our first boat ready for its maiden voyage on the water testing

bringing boats up north to camp couchiching for pleasure paddling

a pretty morning picture

Each year we decorate a boat for Christmas and enter half a dozen parades

Morning mist

dressing the boats

almost unbreakable heads and tails. These sectons are fitted together with three to five separate flotation chambers inside.

dimension detail

dimension detail

rope hanger that holds the head or tail suspended over the nose or tail of the boat. This allows the head or tail to pivot away in the event of a collision. we also have a bungy cord from the center bottom that goes to the tow hook on the boat. not shown here

plastic colourful chin dressing

The teeth are created out of a flexible caulking material. The head dress horns are synthetic feather dusters that are bright, fexible and easy to replace

pair of black beauties

Parade ready

Stacking the boats

stacking the boats

recesses cut into the side walls of the hull ready to accept the seats

finished boat ready for paint

waxing the mold

stacked boats nested

stacked boats

side view of boats on trailer

One of our heads in Austrailia

Making seats. All our seats are made out of marine plywood

lifting the boats out of Silver Lake

lowering boat two onto the trailer

lowering the boat onto the trailer

Christmas paddle

towing the boats

combination water bottle holder, seat suport foot blocks

establishing the points the frames will be positioned on the work table

checking the frame positioning for accuracy

guide frames from the back

guide frames from the side

view of guide frames from the nose

boat one!!! WE did it!!

poping the first boat out of the mold

screen capture of the Autocad dimensioning

Screen capture of the Autocad rendering

view of steering arm, rear flotation chamber and steers persons platform

Mold with jelcoat and first layer of fiberglass ready to start fitting foam core

A beautiful spring day using the sun to cure the resin

boat in mold ready to have seats installed

Framing table trued and ready to start

view of the front section of the mold

view down the center of the frames as the mold is being assembled

Frames view from the back

Frames in place ready for first panel

inside view upside down after removal from frames

mold left side back half

half way there with pride

side view

nose panels showing the curve of the mold and the guide frames

nose panels shown from the back

mold epox primed readied for final coat

mold almost completed

Mold panel

Mold half section showing the suports to the trailer

Before starting creating that level true surface

view of mold in partial state showing the frame guides

view of the nose curve

Rear view showing quality of fitting

Rear view of bottom of hull

Rear view showing lines of the hull and fit

Releasing the mold from the frames

Tack welding detail and view of the frames to connect the mold to the trailer

Frames for forming the mold

six pack ready for delivery