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OPEN CANOES
UP TO 15'
DESIGNS & PLANS
(Last up-dated
08/05/13)
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We have 10 designs, some
with sail, spar, rudder and daggerboard details - although all could take a sail
plan :-
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Canoes on this Page |
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| 15'10" Wren | 15'7" Raven | 15'7" Peterborough | 15'8" Fisher Prospector | 16' Pete |
| Waterman 16 | 12'/16' Ranger | 15'7" Carrick | 15'6" Beaver Canoe/Skiff | DW6 Racing |
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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. |
| 15'10" WREN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Right an example by Stuart Blakemore |
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| Below an example by Ian Thompson. |
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15'10" WREN FULL PLANS COST |
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The WREN is typical
Canadian canoe built using the stitch and tape ply method. Her design was based
upon an original Indian bark canoe and simplified for ply construction but
without loosing the essence of her beautiful shape. She is very quick and simple
to build (taking around 18 hours) and she has a length of 1510 (4.83m);
and a beam of 33 (0.84m). 4, 5 or 6mm ply can be used giving an average
weight of 45 lbs.| 15'7" RAVEN | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Cabedo (see the Wren) came back to us for a second design. He wanted a slightly
more sophisticated design, still of the Canadian type, for long distance
portaging and camping in Spain. Basing the new design on the Wren, we increased
her beam to 36" and by using 4 planks per side were able to give her
section some tumblehome. This has two effects - with the beam at the gunwale
less than the beam lower down the hull paddling is easier and with the increased
waterline beam, she is a very stable design. A bulkhead is incorporated with
some decking at both ends giving buoyancy or stowage space and she uses the
stitch and tape method of construction. 3 sheets of 4, 5 or 6mm ply are used and
the weight is around 50 lbs with 5mm ply.  The above example is by Chris Newing of West Wales and below is an example by Paul Tysoe. |
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The example below is by Paul Bullock. |
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15'7" RAVEN FULL PLANS COST |
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name Peterborough was often used to describe any open Canadian type canoe
but more especially those with a lightly rockered hull which had a moderate beam
and some tumblehome. Our example has relatively narrow waterlines fore and aft
to make her quick to paddle and a stable shallow veed bottom amidships with
tumblehome to make her stable with a narrow beam. We have given her 5
planks per side in order to produce a well rounded and attractive hull shape
which is not difficult to build using stitch and tape techniques. She will be
excellent for lake and river paddling. She has a length of 157 (4.76m),
beam of 32 1/2 (.826m) and a midships depth of 12 1/2 (.317m). She
uses 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm Exterior or Marine plywood and weighs approximately
60 lbs when made with 4mm ply.
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15'7" PETERBOROUGH FULL PLANS COST |
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| 15'8" FISHER PROSPECTOR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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is the Selway Fisher version of an old favourite - the Prospector type open
canoe. The original Prospectors were originally designed in Canada and known as
the "workhorse of the North". They had to have a good carrying
capacity for all of the Prospector's gear and they had to work well through
white water and wilderness. The bow and stern are relatively full and she has
good freeboard amidships to keep her crew dry. The well rockered keel line makes
her highly maneuverable and the tumblehome in her topsides makes her both stable
and easy to paddle. She is constructed using simple stitch and tape techniques
and she has 5 planks per side giving her a well rounded and graceful appearance.
LOA 15'8" (4.76m); Beam 2'11" (0.88m); Depth amidships 14.5"
(0.36m); approx. weight 65 lbs. (30 kg).
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The example (left) is by Mike Cambray. |
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To see Adam Plourde's Prospector go to
http://www.webcdi.com/Prospector/ |
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| Right is a shortened example by Anders Eliasson |
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| This example is by Derek Blanshard. |
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| Right a beautiful example by Janet Reynolds and Pete Fairbairn. |
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| Go to http://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?24223-Away-with-the-Wayfarers-Tenby-Canoe-Saing for some pictures and video of Steve Cullis' Prospector with floats, sail and cuddy. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The example below is by Steve Cullis. |
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Right, is an example by
Mark Aplin who runs canoe building courses based on the Fisher Prospector and
other courses including Coracle building, paddle making and sea kayak building.
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| Right, an example by Steve Morrisey. |
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15'8" FISHER PROSPECTOR FULL PLANS COST |
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 PETE is a
lovely 4 planked canoe (4 per side) on similar lines to our Little Kate design
for stitch and tape or stitch and epoxy construction. She has classic lines and
uses just 3 sheets of 4, 5 or 6mm ply and depending on how she is fitted out she
will weigh approximately 65 lbs. The drawings show an optional gunter sail plan
with details of the leeboard and rudder. Length 156 (4.7m); Beam 36
(0.92m); Depth amidships 13 (0.33m).
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Left is an example by Joe Rutland winning the Water Craft Makita Cordless Canoe Challenge at the 2012 Beal Park Show - photo by Kathy Mansfield for the Watercraft Magazine. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| WATERMAN 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The Waterman canoes are more than simple open Canadian type canoes; they are a complete canoeing experience - from simply being a family open day canoe to a camping/sailing/portaging craft capable of being used to explore normally impenetrable rivers and creeks. The Waterman 16 canoe, like it's smaller sister is really a Guide Boat and has a beam of 38 and a central hull depth of 13. Being wider than the typical Canadian canoe, she is a very roomy stable craft with the capability to carry a good sail area and to be used to carry a lot of baggage or to fish from. The hull design has 3 chines allowing a wide bodied design for stability whilst at the same time having a low water surface area. This boat will take 3 or 4 adults. The plans show a simple sailing rig with removable leeboards. If a simple ridge tent is slung over the gunwales one person can sleep comfortably on the bottom of the hull. Additionally, the hull could be made in 2 halves for easy transport or for construction in a really confined space. Buoyancy can be built-in at each end if required. Construction is simple stitch and tape using 4 sheets of 5 or 6mm ply and around 30 hours will see the canoe ready for painting. Weight is approximately 75 lbs. when using 5/6mm ply. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Right is an example by Renier Bramley which has an outboard well for an electric outboard plus saddle type seat and stowage. | 
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  The example on the right has been fitted out for sculling. The Ranger is a simple multi-purpose canoe design for first time or young builders who want a quick, simple and low cost boat to get them onto inland waterways. Although a single chine design she still has graceful lines and she can be built both in 12' and 16' versions either as a simple open canoe or as a decked kayak with built-in buoyancy and stowage spaces. Beam in both versions is 32" (0.8m) and 2 sheets of 4 or 6mm Exterior ply are required for the construction. The plans also give details of floats and other versions (see the table below). Note - the float details (as seen on the photos of Steve Cullis' Prospector) can be purchased separately for use on other designs for £10 incl. P&P and are also given in the Plywood Canoe Construction Manual.
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| 15'7" CARRICK ASYMMETRIC RACING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 The Carrick open canoe was
designed for Tyrone Boats specifically for sail racing. She is certainly fast
but is also very handy when paddled. She has 5 planks per side giving her a
nicely rounded shape with a wide waterline beam for plenty of stability.
Construction is stitch and tape and she will take any of the sail plans from our
other canoe designs. Plans consist of the hull panel shapes, construction
details and a sailplan that the builder may choose from any of our other
designs. LOD 15'7" (4.75m); Beam 37" (0.94m); Depth 12" (.305m);
Approx. wht in 4mm ply 45 lbs (20.4 kg). |
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15'7" CARRICK FULL PLANS COST |
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The BEAVER is an ultra modern
open canoe skiff using the latest methods of construction to make building time
as short as possible. She has the same shape at both ends and each half of the
boat is made in one piece of ply with simple darts cut into it at the chines.
This means that the sides actually blend into the bottom as one unit at the fore
and aft ends. Each half of the boat is stitched together along the fore/aft part
of the centre seam and the part of the chine towards the centre of the canoe.
The shape produced has a gentle curve to the bottom at the middle of the boat
which runs into a U shape as it goes towards the bow/stern. The single
chine at the middle of the hull eventually disappears towards the ends with the
bottom blending into the topsides in one continuous curve. This makes an easy riding shape with plenty of stability but low wetted surface area. Marking out, cutting, stitching together, taping the seams and fitting out takes only 35 hours and the canoe uses just 3 sheets of 4mm Exterior grade ply plus some Pine or Douglas Fir for the gunwales. She can be made in 2 halves and bolted together or in 1 piece and the length can be reduced easily by a couple of feet to meet your individual needs. Being able to build her in 2 halves means that your building space can be very small although you must still check that you can get the 2 halves out of the door and up the passage - one client didnt whilst building in his lounge and ended up having to make major surgical alterations to our design leaving him with 2 very useful motor skiffs but not the canoe that he had wanted ! As drawn she is 156 (4.7m) long with a beam of 37 (0.94m) and a depth amidships of 13 (0,33m) and a very light weight of 60 lbs. The drawings come with details of a simple gunter sail plan and yoked rudder with detachable leeboards. |
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This open canoe has been designed as a simple low cost solution to taking part competitively in the Devizes Westminster race. The hull has an asymmetric shape with a narrow entrance angle to the forward waterlines and with additional buoyancy aft. he hull has a V bottom and two chines per side. Construction is stitch and tape. She has buoyancy chambers fore and aft and carrying handles for portaging and her overall weight is going to be around 80 lbs. She uses between 5 and 6 sheets of 5 or 6mm Exterior or Marine plywood. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This canoe is an
interesting development of our Fisher Prospector canoe for clients who
want to turn up to the local open canoe meet in threatening manner ready
to do a bit of pillaging etc!
As far as I know, the Vikings did not have small canoe like boats and so, unlike the original longboats, which had fairly slack bilges, she has the typical high stability Prospector mid section with tumblehome in the topsides and 6 planks per side. |
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FOR DETAILS OF THE
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CONSTRUCTION METHODS SEE
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For further details of our designs go to www.selway-fisher.com
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