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KAYAK
DESIGNS & PLANS
(PLYWOOD & CEDAR STRIP)
(last updated
08/05/13)
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We have 9 designs - 8 for plywood stitch & tape construction and 1 for Cedar strip planking. The Seawolf plywood design also has an option to be built with a length of 17'6".
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| Dart 14 | Dart 16 | Dart 22 | Seawolf | Seafox | Sealion | 12'6" Esk | 14'6" Esk | 19' Greenland | Siton 17 | |
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Included with each set
of plans - The full canoe catalogue is now on CD in PDF format - this version of the catalogue is packed with colour photographs of our canoe designs (more than on our web pages). The catalogue also has a guide to choosing an open canoe and useful FAQ's pages. The CD also contains a copy of our On-Line Manual which uses 65 colour photographs showing one of our Hazelnut open canoes being built in detail, a copy of a past article on building the Christine Open Trekking Canoe plus an easily printable order form and contact details. Please note that this CD is sent free with each canoe plan and does not need to be ordered separately if ordering a canoe plan from this web site. However, if you do want to order the CD only, go to the Canoe Catalogues & Manuals page. (Please note that the cost of the CD is not refundable if you order canoe plans later). Also go to the Catalogues & Manuals page to see details of our new Plywood Canoe Construction Manual which includes details of sail rigs, floats, outboard brackets, seat backs, sponsons, making the canoe in 2 halves etc. |
The DART 14 Mark2 and DART 16 kayaks have been designed for simple home construction. Both canoes use 3 or 4mm plywood for the hull and deck panels and the stitch and tape method of construction. Because both kayaks use simple tortured plywood, strength is inherent in the shape and therefore little framing is required unlike many older ply kayak designs.
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The sporty 14’ single kayak (now in it’s mark 2 version) has a beam of 24’’ and a ‘V’ bottomed soft chine shape giving plenty of stability with a very good tracking and low wetted surface area hull. Construction uses just 2 1/2 sheets of Exterior or Marine ply and takes around 25 hours to build. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The above is a nice example by Stuart Moscrop. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
  The above 2 photos are of an example by Robin Waistell of Albatross Boats. |
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| Below, an example by Andy White. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Right and below is an example by Arthur Smith. | 
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DART 14 FULL PLANS COST |
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The
Dart 16 double kayak has a soft ‘U’ shaped bottom running into flared ‘V’
sections fore and aft with a chine, giving a very stable shape. She has a large
7’ long cockpit and with her 32’’ (0.84m) beam she is ideal for sea
canoeing. We have had 2 adults and a young boy in the cockpit on a trip around
the Exe and she has plenty of stowage space for camping gear.
Both kayaks have built-in buoyancy chambers fore and aft and in both cases full size shapes are given on the plans for the bulkheads and deck beams. The decks are heavily rounded to give adequate room inside and to easily shed water and the hull panel shapes are easily transferred from the plans to the plywood sheets. The 16 footer will take around 35 hours and uses 3 sheets of ply to build and both canoes are very light and can be carried by one person. |
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| Right is nice example by Robert Chircop. |
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| A Dart 16 under construction by Evan Brown. |
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DART 16 FULL PLANS COST |
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| The DART 22 uses a similar section to that of the Dart 16. This consists of a tortured ply ‘U’ shape which changes fore and aft into a full ‘V’ giving adequate buoyancy and a good entry at the fore foot. Above the shaped bottom there is a soft chine and flat top sides giving an efficient and handsome shape coupled with ease in construction. As with many of our other designs, the chine stringer is square sectioned and the ‘V’ gap between it and the adjacent topside panel is filled with an epoxy fillet doing away with tedious beveling and speeding up the construction process. The hull has large buoyancy compartments fore and aft and in the centre which can also be used for stowage via watertight hatches. 6 to 7 sheets of 4mm plywood are used in her construction and these may be Exterior grade. Rudder details are also shown on the drawings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Seawolf is a development of the Dart 14 canoe. We have increased her length by 2’ and her width slightly and swept the bow up to make her more suitable for sea use. She has fore and aft buoyancy compartments and a large storage area behind the cockpit entered by a watertight hatch. Construction is by the simple stitch and tape method which keeps weight down to less than 40 lbs (18kg) and she uses 3 sheets of 4mm ply. Details are shown for the self lifting rudder. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The above example is by Colin Murphy. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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16' SEAWOLF FULL PLANS COST |
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| 15' 8" SEAFOX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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15' 8" SEAFOX FULL PLANS COST |
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| The Sealion was originally modeled on our Seafox sea kayak but the use of Cedar Strip planking for her construction allows a more graceful and curvaceous shape both for the hull and the deck. She is built over computer faired mould shapes set up on a strongback (all details and full-sized mould shapes are given on the plans) in 6mm Cedar which is sanded smooth and then sheathed in glass cloth with epoxy resin. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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beautifully built example of the 12' Esk by Dave & Jonny Burke - this one
has a strip planked deck - go to their web site at www.up-the-creek.net
to see her under construction. She has water-tight compartments in both ends and space for water-tight stowage. Construction is for easy stitch and tape ply using 3-4 sheets of 4mm plywood. The finished example above in
yellow is by Bob Day and below by Robin Waistell of Albatross boats. |
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Left - Richard Smurthwaite in his Esk 14. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Right, an example by Perttu Korhoren. |
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14' 6" ESK FULL PLANS COST |
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 The 17’ Esk is a development of our 2 other Esk designs. She has the same swept up bow and flared out the forward sections to help her in choppy waters and her additional length gives her more storage space and a good ride in choppy waters. She has water-tight compartments in both ends and space for water-tight stowage. Construction is for easy stitch and tape ply using 4 sheets of 4mm plywood. |
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| Note - Wayne Comben is using an Esk 17 for the River Thames Challenge to raise funds for the Children with Cancer UK charity. Go to http://riverthameschallenge2013.weebly.com/ to see more pictures and film of the Esk 17 and help raise more funds for the charity. |  |
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17' ESK SEA KAYAK FULL PLANS COST |
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The
Greenland 19 has a simple V bottomed single chine stitch and tape plywood
hull designed to ride out rough water with ease and to have a good turn of
speed. She has an optional daggerboard box to help in directional
stability. The
deck is strip planked over temporary moulds. She has water– tight
compartments fore and aft as well as plenty of storage space. |
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19' GREENLAND KAYAK FULL PLANS COST |
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This
is a modern ‘sit-on’ type kayak where the cockpits are essentially
open and sealed from the remainder of the kayak. Construction uses 3 or 4mm plywood throughout and the stitch and tape process for the hull. The marked tumblehome in the topsides gives maximum stability for the crew and allows water coming over the deck to shed easily. The
drawings give the position for an alternative single cockpit version and
for a simple rudder system. |
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FOR DETAILS OF THE STITCH & TAPE
AND CEDAR STRIP PLANK
CONSTRUCTION METHODS SEE THE
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