We got a lot done this week, all having to do with skinning the kayak. Unlike a cat, there's only one way to do it: very carefully.
Here's the skin after being centered on the keel and ready for stitching: My daughter decided to name the boat Taco Del Mar based on this view.
Here's the skin draped into place and stitched with a the first round of stitching to get the skin somewhat taught:
The final stitching job at the stern. The curve in the stitching is to accommodate a drain plug. If I wasn't installing a drain plug, it would be a straight stitch.
Looking toward the bow from the cockpit:
A detail of a whip stitch at the bow, showing the curved needle.