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KAYAK
DESIGNS & PLANS
(PLYWOOD & CEDAR STRIP)
(Last up-dated
05/10/07)
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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".
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.
DART 14
 The sporty 14
single kayak (now in its 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.
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DART 14 FULL PLANS COST |
DART 16
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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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DART 16 FULL PLANS COST |
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DART 22
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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. Length 22 (6.7m); Beam 27 (0.69m); Approx. wht. 110 lbs
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DART 22 FULL PLANS COST |
16' & 17'6" SEAWOLF
 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. Beam is
25" and a drawing for a 17'6" version is also available. |
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16' SEAWOLF FULL PLANS COST |
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EXTRA FOR 17'6" SEAWOLF PLAN COST |
15' 8" SEAFOX
 
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15' 8" SEAFOX FULL PLANS COST |
17' STRIP PLANKED SEALION
 The
Sealion was originally modelled 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. Length is 17' (5.18m); Beam 22" (0.56m); approx. wht. 60 lbs.
(27 kg).
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17' SEALION FULL PLANS COST |
12'6" ESK SEA KAYAK
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Below is a
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. LOA 126 (3.81m); Beam 24 1/2 (0,62m); Approx. weight 32lbs (14.5kg). The finished example above in
yellow is by Bob Day and below by Robin Waistell of Albatross boats. |
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12' 6" ESK FULL PLANS COST |
14'6" ESK SEA KAYAK
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LOA 144 (4.42m); Beam 24 1/2 (0,62m); Approx. weight 37lbs (17kg). |
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- an example by Adrian Adamson |
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Example left by Robert Wagenvoort |
| Example right by Steve Kirk |
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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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| The example above is a slightly shortened version by Robin Waistell of Albatross Boats www.albatrossboats.com | |
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17' ESK SEA KAYAK FULL PLANS COST |
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POSTAGE
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FOR DETAILS OF THE STITCH & TAPE
AND CEDAR STRIP PLANK
CONSTRUCTION METHODS SEE THE
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