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PLYWOOD & CEDAR STRIP PLANKED OPENCANOES AND KAYAKS
FROM THE SELWAY FISHER DESIGN CATALOGUE
Building a stitch and tape canoe is a quick and low cost way to get afloat which requires onlybasic woodworking skills. Ordinary Exterior (WBP) ply and exterior household paints andvarnishes are often used and along with some simple DIY tools and a garage or temporaryshelter to build in, a canoe can be put together in as little as 2 weekends and the interveningevenings.
So, the outlay in terms of cost, finding suitable materials and time is relatively small allowingthe builder to be on the water quickly in a boat that he/she has made for themselves.
Alternatively, someone looking for a longer and more involved project for the winter eveningsmay consider building one of our beautiful Cedar Strip canoes. Still not requiring more thanreasonable woodworking skills and tools, the builder ends up with a very attractive craftwhich will turn heads wherever it is used.
Kayaks (Plywood and Strip Plank) CA1
Open Canoes (Plywood) up to 15 CA20
Open Canoes (Plywood)15 to 17 CA44
Open Canoes (Plywood) over 17 CA62
Open Strip Plank Canoes CA75
Motor Canoes CA84
Sailing Canoes CA91
Choosing and Open Canoe CA98
Frequently Asked Questions CA99
CATALOGUE CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Open Canoe Designs CA18
Price List CA102 and 103
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KAYAK DESIGNS & PLANS(PLYWOOD & CEDAR STRIP)
List of Kayak Designs
Design Page
Dart 14 CA2
Dart 16 CA4
Dart 22 CA5
Seawolf CA6
Seafox CA7
Sealion CA9
126 Esk CA10
146 Esk CA12
17 Esk CA14
19 Greenland CA15
17 Siton CA16
Note - In the particulars for each design, the dry weight is given for guidance only and will vary depending on thegrade/density of plywood and solid wood used - different thicknesses of ply are often used by builders and the dryweight figure is based on the thinnest ply specified.The figure given for capacity is an approximate overall weight that the hull would take loaded with some freeboardremainingit is for guidance and the individual canoe may need some strengthening to achieve this load.Also the Guidance Use comments are given in good faith and are based on feedback from previous builders etc and
based on standard weight adults - contact us if you want further clarification before ordering/building. E & OE
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Dart 14 Particulars
LOA 14' 4.27m
Beam 24" 0.61m
Mid Depth (Deck to hull bottom) 11" 0.28m
Approx. Dry Weight 35lbs 15.9kg
Approx. Capacity 250lbs 130kg
V bottom/single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 2 1/2 - 3 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Sea and generalpurpose
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 sheets + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
The sporty 14 single kayak (now in its mark 2 version) has a beam of 24 and a Vbottomed soft chine shape giving plenty of stability with a very good tracking andlow wetted surface area hull. Construction uses just 2 1/2 sheets of Exterior or
Marine ply and takes around 25 hours to build using the simple stitch and tapeprocess.
DART 14
The above is a nice example by StuartMoscrop.
The photos (above and below) are of an exampleby Robin Waistell of Albatross Boats.
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Above and right, an example by AndyWhite.
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DART 16
The Dart 16 double kayak has a soft U shaped bottom running into flared V sections fore and aftwith 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 triparound the Exe and she has plenty of stowage space for camping gear.
Both kayaks have built-in buoyancy chambers fore and aftand in both cases full size shapes are given on the plansfor the bulkheads and deck beams. The decks are heavilyrounded to give adequate room inside and to easily shedwater and the hull panel shapes are easily transferred
from the plans to the plywood sheets. The 16 footer willtake around 35 hours and uses 3 sheets of ply to build andboth canoes are very light and can be carried by oneperson.
Right is nice example byRobert Chircop.
Dart 16 Particulars
LOA 16' 4.88m
Beam 32" 0.81mMid Depth (Deck to bottom) 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 70lbs 31.75kg
Approx. Capacity 550lbs 249kg
U bottom/single chine
Construction Method Stitch and Tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 3mm
Guidance Use Sea and General Purpose
Drawing/Design Package 1 x AO sheet + 3 A4 instruction sheets
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DART 22
The DART 22 uses a similar section to that of the Dart 16. This consists of a tortured ply U shapewhich 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 handsomeshape coupled with ease in construction. As with many of our other designs, the chine stringer issquare 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 largebuoyancy compartments fore and aft and in the centre which can also be used for stowage viawatertight hatches. 6 to 7 sheets of 4mm plywood are used in her construction and these may beExterior grade. Rudder details are also shown on the drawings.
Dart 22 Particulars
LOA 22' 6.71m
Beam 27" 0.69m
Mid Depth (Deck to hull bottom) 15" 0.38m
Approx. Dry Weight 110lbs 50kg
Approx. Capacity 650lbs 295kg
Hull Shape
U bottom with single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 5-6 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Sea and General Purpose
Drawing/Design Package3 x A1 sheets + 6 A4 sheets - includes rudder de-tails.
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16 & 176 SEAWOLF
Seawolf is a development of the Dart 14 canoe. We have increased her length by 2 and her widthslightly and swept the bow up to make her more suitable for sea use. She has fore and aft buoyancycompartments 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.
17'6" Seawolf Particulars
LOA 17'6" 5.34m
Beam 29" 0.74m
Mid Depth (Deck to hull bottom) 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 48lbs 21.77kg
Approx. Capacity 475lbs 215kg
Hull Shape V bottomed single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Sea and general purpose
Drawing/Design Package 1 x additional A1 sheet
15'9" Seawolf Particulars
LOA 15'9" 4.8m
Beam 25 1/4" 0.64m
Mid Depth (Deck to hull bottom) 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 40lbs 18kg
Approx. Capacity 315lbs 143kg
Hull Shape V bottomed single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Sea and general purpose
Drawing/Design Package2 x A1 sheets + 7 x A4 instruction sheets includingrudder details.
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158 SEAFOX
The Seafox is a development of our Seawolf design using 4 planks per side rather than 2 giving awell rounded and very attractive hull shape. she has storage and buoyancy areas fore and aft and a3' long cockpit opening. Length is 15'8" and beam is 26" - overall weight is around 45 lbs. (20kg) andconstruction uses 3 sheets of 4mm ply (Exterior or Marine) with the simple stitch and tape process.
Seafox Particulars
LOA 15'8" 4.78m
Beam 26" 0.66m
Mid Depth (Deck to hull bottom) 14" 0.35m
Approx. Dry Weight 45lbs 20kg
Approx. Capacity 400lbs 181kg
Hull Shape
V bottom and 3 chines
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Sea and general purpose
Drawing/Design Package2 x A1 sheets plus 7 x A4 instruction sheetsincluding rudder details.
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An example of the Seafox byRussell Harley with an altereddeck.
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17 STRIP PLANKED SEALION
The Sealion was originally modeled on our Seafox seakayak but the use of Cedar Strip planking for herconstruction allows a more graceful and curvaceous shapeboth for the hull and the deck. She is built over computerfaired mould shapes set up on a strongback (all details andfull-sized mould shapes are given on the plans) in 6mmCedar which is sanded smooth and then sheathed in glasscloth with epoxy resin.
Sealion Particulars
LOA 17' 5.18m
Beam 22" 0.56m
Mid Depth (Deck to hull bottom) 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 60lbs 27kg
Approx. Capacity 280lbs 127kg
Hull Shape Round bilged
Construction Method Strip planked (moulds also available for clinker/ply)
Strip Wood Requirements 1640' of 1/4" x 5/8" (500m of 6x15mm) WRC
Guidance Use Sea and general purpose
Drawing/Design Package5 x A1 sheets +3 x A4 instruction sheets (rudderdetails given)
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126 ESK SEA KAYAKLike her bigger sister, the12 6 Esk is a developmentof our Dart design. She hasthe swept up bow and flared
out forward sections to helpher in choppy watersandwe have retained the knifeedge to the rear sections togive her good directionalstability.
She has water - t igh tcompartments in both endsand space for water-tightstowage. Construction is foreasy stitch and tape plyusing 3-4 sheets of 4mmplywood.
12'6" Particulars
LOA 12'6" 3.81m
Beam 24 1/2" 0.62m
Mid Depth (deck to hull bottom) 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 32lbs 14.5kg
Approx. Capacity 250lbs 113kg
V bottom single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Sea and general purpose
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 sheets + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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The finished example above is by Bob Day and belowby Robin Waistell of Albatross boats.
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146 ESK SEA KAYAK
The 14 6 Esk is a development of our Dart design. We have swept the bow up and
flared out the forward sections to help her in choppy watersaft, we have given hera knife edge to the rear sections to give her good directional stability. She haswater-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.
14'6" Particulars
LOA 14'6" 4.42m
Beam 24 1/2" 0.62mMid Depth (deck to hull bottom) 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 37lbs 17kg
Approx. Capacity 265lbs 129kg
Hull Shape
V bottom single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Sea and general purpose
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 sheets + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Left - Richard Smurthwaite in his Esk14.
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Left - an example by Adrian Adamson
Example aboveand left by RobertWagenvoort
Example above by Steve Kirk
Example above with different shapedcockpit by Martin Lunghi.
Example left by Perttu Korhoren.
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17 ESK SEA KAYAK
The 17 Esk is a development of our 2 other Esk designs. She has the same swept up bow and flaredout the forward sections to help her in choppy waters and her additional length gives her morestorage space and a good ride in choppy waters.
She has water-tight compartments in both ends and space for water-tight stowage. Construction isfor easy stitch and tape ply using 4 sheets of 4mm plywood.
17'6" Particulars
LOA 17' 5.19m
Beam 25" 0.64mMid Depth (deck to hull bottom) 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 42lbs 19kg
Approx. Capacity 325lbs 147kg
Hull Shape
V bottom single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 1/2 - 5 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Sea and general purpose
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 sheets + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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This example is by Geoff Hunt.
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19 GREENLAND
The Greenland 19 has a simple V bottomed single chine stitch and tape plywood hull designed toride out rough water with ease and to have a good turn of speed. She has an optional daggerboardbox to help in directional stability.
The deck is strip planked over temporary moulds. She has water tight compartments fore and aft aswell as plenty of storage space.
Greenland Particulars
LOA 19' 5.8m
Beam 23 1/2" 0.6m
Mid Depth (deck to hull bottom) 14" 0.36mApprox. Dry Weight 50lbs 22.7kg
Approx. Capacity 325lbs 147kg
Hull Shape
V bottom single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape hull/strip planked deck
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm
Strip Wood Requirements 820' of 1/4"x5/8" (250m of 6x15mm) WRC
Guidance Use Sea and general purpose
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 sheets + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
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17 SITON KAYAK
This is a modern sit-on type kayak where the cockpits are essentially open and sealed from the
remainder of the kayak. The areas around the cockpits are used for both storage and buoyancy.
Construction uses 3 or 4mm plywood throughout and the stitch and tape process for the hull. Themarked tumblehome in the topsides gives maximum stability for the crew and allows water comingover the deck to shed easily.
The drawings give the position for an alternative single cockpit version and for a simple ruddersystem.
17' Siton Particulars
LOA 17' 5.19m
Beam 2' 9" 0.84m
Mid Depth (deck to hull bottom) 11" 0.28m
Approx. Dry Weight 65lbs 29.5kg
Approx. Capacity 500lbs 227kg
Hull Shape V bottom single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape hull
Plywood Requirements 5-6 sheets of 3 or 4mm
Strip Wood Requirements 820' of 1/4"x5/8" (250m of 6x15mm) WRC
Guidance Use Sea and general purpose
Drawing/Design Package 5 x A1 sheets + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
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OPEN CANOE DESIGNS(PLYWOOD)
List of Plywood Open Canoe Designs
Design Page
Open canoes up to 15
10 Chris CA20
Extra for 159 Chris details CA21
10 Sophia CA22
10 Waterboy CA236 Baby Kate CA24
11 Kate CA25
116 Little Kate Rushton CA26
Baby Wren CA27
Baby Raven CA28
12 Asymmetric Baby Raven CA29
Waterman 12 CA30
Waterman 13 CA32
12 Adirondack Guide Canoe CA34
14 Peterborough CA36
Christine 139 Open Trekking Canoe CA38
14 Raven CA40
146 Hazelnut CA41
Woodland 15 CA43
Continued on next page
129 Waterboy CA33
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Note - In the particulars for each design, the dry weight is given for guidance only and will vary depending on thegrade/density of plywood and solid wood used - different thicknesses of ply are often used by builders and the dryweight figure is based on the thinnest ply specified.The figure given for capacity is an approximate overall weight that the hull would take loaded with some freeboardremainingit is for guidance and the individual canoe may need some strengthening to achieve this load.
Also the Guidance Use comments are given in good faith and are based on feedback from previous builders etc andbased on standard weight adults - contact us if you want further clarification before ordering/building. E & OE
List of Plywood Open Canoe Designs
Design Page
Open canoes up to 15 to 17
1510 Wren CA44
157 Raven CA45
Fisher Peterborough CA47
158 Fisher Prospector CA49
156 Pete CA52
Waterman 16 CA53
Ranger 12/16 Canoe/Kayak CA55
157 Carrick Asymmetric CA56
Beaver 156 Canoe/Skiff CA58
DW6 Racing Canoe CA60
Open canoes over 17
Guide 18 CA61
20 Sea Jay Canoe/Skiff CA62
18 Ralph CA63
17 Prospector CA64
186 Marathon CA66Fisher Freight 20 CA67
Dragon 40 Racing Canoe CA69
18 Waka Ama CA70
24 Tikopian CA72
Dragon 35 CA73
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10 CHRIS
A model maker working for the advertising industry phoned me up and asked me to design a10x3 (3.05m x 0.92m) open canoe for the Labetts Lager advert! Apparently Malcolm the Mountie isto appear in front of the canoe in the advert and anything longer would not get into the shot. Thecanoe also had to be made quickly and have a traditional round bilge shape. Strip planking was outbecause of the lack of time, so we designed the canoe with 10 planks per side, all to be cut from plyand stitched and taped together. 10x3 is an unusual but convenient size for car topping and she hasa very good load carrying capacity for her length. Details are also available for a 15'9" version.
10' Chris Particulars
LOA 10' 3.05m
Beam 3' 0.92m
Hull Mid Depth 10 1/4" 0.26m
Approx. Dry Weight 40lbs 18kg
Approx. Capacity 400lbs 181kg
Hull Shape
Multi chine - mark 1 has 10 planks and the mark 2has 5 planks per side - no tumblehome.
Construction MethodStitch and tape (mould shapes also given for aclinker version of the mark 2.
Plywood Requirements 3-4 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General Purpose
Drawing/Design Package2 x A1 sheets + 9 x A4 instruction sheets alsogiving mould shapes for clinker construction
Open Canoes (Plywood) up to 15
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15'9" Chris Particulars
LOA 15'9" 4.8m
Beam 3' 0.92m
Hull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 55lbs 24.94kg
Approx. Capacity 750lbs 340kg
Hull Shape
Multi chine 10 planks per side with tumblehome inthe topsides
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mmGuidance Use General purpose
Drawing/Design Package 1 x A1 sheet
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10 SOPHIA
This canoe is based on our Christine design. She has a length of 10' (3.05m) and a beam of 261/2" (0.67m) with a nice round bilged shape given by having 4 planks per side. There is a buoyancy/storage chamber at each end and she is designed to be used like our Little Kate design, with thecrew sitting on the bottom of the boat and leaning against a backrest. Mid hull depth is 10" and she isdesigned for use by children or a small adult with a double paddle.
Sophia 10 Particulars
LOA 10' 3.05m
Beam 26 1/2" 0.67mHull Mid Depth 10" 0.25m
Approx. Dry Weight 38lbs 17.2kg
Approx. Capacity 250lbs 113kg
Hull Shape
Multi chine - 4 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 2 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General purpose/ child or small adult
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 sheets + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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10 WATERBOY
This a smaller version of our popular 129 Waterboy. The design has the same high volume hull withtumblehome and 4 planks per side with a narrow flat bottom as its bigger brother. Construction issimple stitch and tape using 4mm ply. The beam means that the 10 Waterboy will not be thequickest canoe at this length but it will certainly be able to take a much larger load and is reallyconceived as a minimum length fishing canoe.
10' Waterboy Particulars
LOA 10' 3.05m
Beam 34 1/4" 0.87mHull Mid Depth 12 1/2" 0.32m
Approx. Dry Weight 38lbs 17.2kg
Approx. Capacity 400lbs 181kg
Hull Shape
U bottom multi-chine with 4 planks per side plus anarrow flat bottom plank.
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4 or 5mm
Guidance Use General purpose - 1 adults
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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6 BABY KATE
The Baby Kate is a mini development of our Kate seriesof open canoes - it is meant as a toy and not serious usewith a child and can be built from a single sheet of 3 or4mm plywood. Baby Kate has 5 planks per side and hasa midship depth of 7 3/4 (196mm). To the 70mmwaterline, she will carry 20kg (45lbs).
6' Baby Kate Particulars
LOA 6' 1.83m
Beam 19" 0.49mHull Mid Depth 8" 0.2m
Approx. Dry Weight 13lbs 6kg
Approx. Capacity 140lbs 63.5kg
Hull Shape
Multi chine 5 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape - or under strict supervision
Plywood Requirements 1 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use As a toy
Drawing/Design Package 1 x A0 sheet + 3 x A4 instruction sheets
Above and left, stitched Baby Kate byAdam Gray.
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11 KATE
Kate is similar in length to Little Kate but has a midship sectionwhich approaches that of the Christine (so you could look upon heras a shorter version of Christine). Kate has 5 planks per side and
has a midship depth of 11 5/8 (295mm).
11' Kate Particulars
LOA 11' 3.36m
Beam 32" 0.81mHull Mid Depth 11 3/4" 0.3m
Approx. Dry Weight 35lbs 15.9kg
Approx. Capacity 375lbs 170kg
Hull Shape
Multi-chine 5 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General purpose single adult/child
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 sheets plus 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Below is Steve Fisher in the first Kate breaking the ice.
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Our LITTLE KATE open canoe is a modification of the classic John Rushton Wee Lassie designwhich he was producing over a hundred years ago. The originals were of lapstrake Cedar plankingbut we have modified the design so that it can be built using the frameless ply/epoxy or stitch andtape construction. Four planks are used per side and these are simply stitched together edge to edgewith wire and sealed with resin/tape or epoxy fillets. She can be made from a couple of sheets of4mm ply and she weighs around 20 lbs. She is an ideal single canoe for portaging around normallyinaccessible back waters. NOTE - the plans now give the plank shapes for a 32" beam version
for greater carrying capacity.
Little Kate Particulars
LOA 11'6" 3.50m
Beam 27" and 32" 0.69m and 0.81m
Hull Mid Depth 9 3/4" 0.25m
Approx. Dry Weight 20lbs 9kg
Approx. Capacity 300lbs and 400lbs 136kg and 181kg
Hull Shape
Multi chine - narrow beam version with4 and 5plank versions - wider beam with 4 planks per side
Construction MethodStitch and tape but mould drawing also given for 4plank narrow and wide beam clinker version
Plywood Requirements 2 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General purpose single adult or child
Drawing/Design Package 4 x A1 sheets plus 4 x A4 instruction sheets
The example left is by Jordon Boats -www.jordanboats.co.uk
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BABY WREN
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The Baby Wren canoe was designed for Tyrone Boats and is a smaller single seat version of our1510 Wren Canadian canoe. She has a similar hull shape with a flat (but rockered) bottom hullpanel and two chines per side. This makes her construction quick and simple and gives her a verystable hull shape. She has a length of 12 (3.66m), a beam of 32 1/2 (.82m) and a midships depth of11 1/2 (.29m). She uses 3 sheets of 4, 5 or 6mm plywood (exterior or marine) and depending uponthe thickness of ply used, will weight around 48 lbs. The Baby Wren canoe has one seat but shecould take two if she is to be used by a couple of children.
Baby Wren Particulars
LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 32 1/2" 0.82mHull Mid Depth 11 1/2" 0.29m
Approx. Dry Weight 46lbs 21kg
Approx. Capacity 475lbs 215kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom plus 2 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General purpose - mainly single but can take 2
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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BABY RAVEN
The Baby Raven is a smaller version of the Raven canoe and has a similar midship shape withtumblehomethis puts the maximum beam down at the waterline maximizing stability whilst at thesame time making it easier to paddle. She has 3 chines per side giving her a well rounded shape andshe is for use by 1 adult or 2 children/adolescents. The above example is by Steve Fisher.
Baby Raven Particulars
LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 32" 0.81mHull Mid Depth 11 3/4" 0.3m
Approx. Dry Weight 48lbs 22kg
Approx. Capacity 485lbs 220kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom with 3 planks per side withtumblehome
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General purpose - mainly single but can take 2
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings plus 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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12 ASYMMETRIC BABY RAVEN
This canoe is based upon our Baby Raven which is an all round general purpose canoethis
asymmetric version gives a slightly faster craft for single handed useshe would also make a goodsailing canoe and would fill the remit of a slightly smaller Carrick.
12' Asymmetric Baby Raven Particulars
LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 32" 0.81mHull Mid Depth 11 3/4" 0.30m
Approx. Dry Weight 48lbs 22kg
Approx. Capacity 485lbs 220kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom with 3 planks per side withtumblehome
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 1/2 - 4 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General purpose - single adult
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Above - an example by Trevor Palmer
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WATERMAN 12
This is a new design for 2001 - we were asked to reduce the lengthof the Waterman 13 by a foot so that she could be made in 2boltable halves and fitted into the back of a van for transporting tothe water. She was also to be the clients first venture into sailingand so the drawings show details for 2 rigs, leeboards, rudder andside floats for stability. Other details are similar to the Waterman 13.The drawing showing the floats is also available separately for useon other canoes.
12' Waterman Particulars
LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 35 1/2" 0.90m
Hull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 50lbs 22.7kg
Approx. Capacity 650lbs 295kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom panel plus 3 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use General purpose and sailing - 2 adult
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings plus 7 instruction sheets - sailplans include lateen, gunter, sprit and lug - side
A Waterman 12 by Colin Day.
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A Waterman 12 by Colin Day.
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WATERMAN 13
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The Waterman canoes are more than simple open Canadian type canoes; they are a completecanoeing experience - from simply being a family open day canoe to a camping/sailing/portagingcraft capable of being used to explore normally impenetrable rivers and creeks. The Waterman 13canoe is really a small Guide Boat with a beam of 36", and a central hull depth of 13. Being widerthan the typical Canadian canoe of this length, she is a very roomy stable craft with the capability tocarry a good sail area and to be used to carry a lot of baggage or to fish from. The hull design has 3chines allowing a wide bodied design for stability whilst at the same time having a low water surface
area.
Waterman 13 Particulars
LOA 13' 3.97m
Beam 36" 0.91m
Hull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 52lbs 23.6kg
Approx. Capacity 725lbs 329kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom panel plus 3 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use General purpose plus sailing - 2 adult
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawing sheets + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
The example below is by Andy Twort
Top 2 photos show anexample by Jon Stratford.
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129 WATERBOY
This canoe is based upon our Waterman 13 which has beengiven a larger capacity by introducing tumblehome into thetopsides and giving her a little more depth(14/0.355m) - thismakes her excellent for carrying larger loads on a short lengthand for open canoe sailing. She has 5 planks per side giving hera well rounded and attractive shape.
An example by R. Reno.
12'9" Waterboy Particulars
LOA 12'9" 3.88m
Beam 3'3" 1.01mHull Mid Depth 14" 0.36m
Approx. Dry Weight 55lbs 25kg
Approx. Capacity 775lbs 351kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom plank plus 4 planks per sidewith tumblehome in the topsides
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 - 4 1/2 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use General purpose - high carrying capacity
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 A4 instruction sheets
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12 ADIRONDACK GUIDE CANOE
I have often admired the Adirondack style of Guide Boat with their swept back ends, gorgeous sheerlineoften higher forward than aft and pinched entry and exit to their waterlinethey came inseveral different sizes and stylessome with small transomsand l am not sure that any were eversmall enough to be called canoes, but in this case, our client asked us to use the Adirondack stylewith a single canoe size and the result is a very pretty and efficient little boat for paddling small
c r e e k s a n d w a t e r w a y s o t h e r w i s e d i f f i c u l t t o g e t a t .Construction is stitch and tape but we can produce the mould shapes for clinker/plyand watch outlater for a wider version for rowing.
12' Adirondack Particulars
LOA 12'5" 3.79m
Beam 30" 0.76m
Hull Mid Depth 11 3/4" 0.30m
Approx. Dry Weight 40lbs 18kg
Approx. Capacity 400lbs 181kg
Hull Shape
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side plus a very nar-row flat bottom panel
Construction MethodStitch and tape - moulds/jig details also given forclinker ply construction
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4 or 5mm
Guidance Use General purpose - single or double
Drawing/Design Package 5 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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This is a clinker version beautifully built byMick Sanderson
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14 PETERBOROUGH
This is a 14 version of our larger Peterborough design but in this case we have gone for a designwith 7 planks per side. She still uses the simple stitch and tape method of construction and has seatsfor 2 crew. Midships depth is 12 1/2 (0.32m) and the tumblehome in her topsides makes her botheasy to paddle and very stable.
14' Peterborough Particulars
LOA 14' 4.27m
Beam 32 1/2" 0.83mHull Mid Depth 12 1/2" 0.32m
Approx. Dry Weight 42lbs 19kg
Approx. Capacity 535lbs 243kg
Hull Shape
Multi-chine 7 planks per side with tumblehome
Construction MethodStitch and tape - moulds/jig also given for clinkerply
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General purpose - 2 adults
Drawing/Design Package 4x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
Above - a nicely varnished example by James Beale.
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Another varnished example thistime by Michael Fields.
Lower 3 photos show a nice exam-ple by Michel Barbier.
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139 CHRISTINE
Christine is one of our most popular designs and is a lightweight open canoe for both occasional useand for single long distance trekking. She was designed for a client in Australia who wanted a canoeof similar design to our Little Kate and Pete designs but with a length in between the two. She has abeam of 31" and has 4 planks per side and will take 2 adults. This gives her good stability and agraceful and sleek appearance. The bottom is slightly veed in the middle of the canoe running into adeep 'V' at both ends. This makes her both fast and directionally stable. Christine uses the stitch and
tape method of construction (although we can also supply the mould shapes for lightweight clinkerply construction). A total of 3 sheets of 4 or 5mm ply are used and her weight is approximately 35 lbsdepending upon the ply used.
Christine Particulars
LOA 13'9" 4.19m
Beam 31" 0.79m
Hull Mid Depth 12" 0.31m
Approx. Dry Weight 35lbs 15.9kg
Approx. Capacity 450lbs 204kg
Hull Shape
V bottom multi-chine - 2 versions given - one with4 planks per side and the other with 5 planks
Construction MethodStitch and tape (4 and 5 plank) plus moulds/jig de-tails give for a clinker ply 6 plank version
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General purpose - 2 adults
Drawing/Design Package4 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets -moulds also given for a clinker ply version of the 4plank Christine
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Right an example of a 5 plank Christine byTim Yates
Left an example of a half decked sailingversion of the 5 plank Christine by PeterNobes
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14 RAVEN By popular request, we haveshortened the Raven to give acanoe easier to car-top onsmaller vehicles. She can take 2adults plus camping gear anduses the same simple stitch andtape construction process. Thehull has the Raven familys 3panels per side plus a flat bottom
panel and tumblehome givingher maximum beam down at thewaterline. Again, stowage andbuoyancy is built into the bowand stern.
14' Raven Particulars
LOA 14' 4.27m
Beam 34" 0.86m
Hull Mid Depth 12 1/2" 0.32m
Approx. Dry Weight 51lbs 23kg
Approx. Capacity 575lbs 261kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom plus 3 planks per side withtumblehome
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use General purpose - 2 adult
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Top 3 photos are of an example by AndreaBugarelli
Lower 2 photos are of an example by MattJohnston.
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14 6 HAZELNUT
The Hazelnut has been designed for those who want a similar hull shape to the Peterborough modelbut without the turned up ends. This gives a flatter sheer line more like a guide boatshe retains the5 plank per side shape with tumblehome for ease in paddling and stability. The ends form tanks forstowage or buoyancy and construction uses the simple stitch and tape method.
Hazelnut Particulars
LOA 14'6" 4.42m
Beam 33" 0.84mHull Mid Depth 12 1/2" 0.32m
Approx. Dry Weight 48lbs 22kg
Approx. Capacity 650lbs 295kg
Hull Shape
U bottom multi-chine with 5 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General purpose - 2 adults
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
An example by Russell Jackson
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An example of the Hazelnut by John Mules.
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WOODLAND 15
This is a clinker/ply open canoe with graceful lines. We have given the hull shape a fairly fine entryso that she glides on the water and also a good waterline beam to allow her to carry a substantial rigfor open canoe racing. She has 5 planks per side which are 4mm thick to keep her weight down. Theplans give full size templates for the moulds (sections) to be used on the building jig and details areshown for the clinker/ply construction process (please note that we can also develop the plankshapes if a builder wants to build her using simple stitch and tape methods). She can of course be
used without the rig as a roomy and stable open canoe to take 2/3 adults but she was designed verymuch with fast and efficient sailing in mind and to this end, full details are given for the add-onleeboards, rudder and rig which has an area of 43 sq.ft.
Woodland Particulars
LOA 15' 4.58m
Beam 36" 0.92m
Hull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 60lbs 27kg
Approx. Capacity 650lbs 295kg
Hull Shape
5 planks per side round bilge/multi-chine
Construction Method Clinker ply and stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use General purpose and sailing - single or double
Drawing/Design Package4 x A1 drawings + 2 x A4 instruction sheets + 16 xA4 sheets covering stitch and tape.
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1510 WREN
Open Canoes (Plywood) 15 to 17
The WREN is typical Canadian canoe built using the stitch and tape ply method. Her design wasbased upon an original Indian bark canoe and simplified for ply construction but without loosing theessence of her beautiful shape. She is very quick and simple to build (taking around 18 hours) andshe has a length of 1510 (4.83m); and a beam of 33 (0.84m). 4, 5 or 6mm ply can be used givingan average weight of 45 lbs.
Right an example by Stuart Blakemore
Wren Particulars
LOA 15'10" 4.83m
Beam 33" 0.84mHull Mid Depth 12 1/2" 0.32m
Approx. Dry Weight 45lbs 20kg
Approx. Capacity 750lbs 340kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom plank plus 2 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use General purpose with 2 adults
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 8 x A4 instruction sheets
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An example by Ian Thompson from New Zealand.
Left, an example by Richard Nissen and Tappam Adney.
Above and below and example by Raphael Davidge.
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157 RAVEN
Adrian Cabedo (see the Wren) came back to us for a second design. He wanted a slightly moresophisticated 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 sidewere able to give her section some tumblehome. This has two effects - with the beam at the gunwaleless 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 givingbuoyancy 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 example below is by Chris Newing of WestWales.
15'7" Raven Particulars
LOA 15'7" 4.75m
Beam 36" 0.92mHull Mid Depth 12 1/2" 0.32m
Approx. Dry Weight 50lbs 22.7kg
Approx. Capacity 775lbs 351kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom plank plus 3 planks per sidewith tumblehome in the topsides
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use General purpose
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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An example of the Raven by Paul Tysoe
Below, an example of the Raven by PaulBullock.
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FISHER PETERBOROUGH
The name Peterborough was often used to describe any open Canadian type canoe but moreespecially those with a lightly rockered hull which had a moderate beam and some tumblehome. Ourexample has relatively narrow waterlines fore and aft to make her quick to paddle and a stableshallow veed bottom amidships with tumblehome to make her stable with a narrow beam. We havegiven her 5 planks per side in order to produce a well rounded and attractive hull shape which is notdifficult to build using stitch and tape techniques. She will be excellent for lake and river paddling.
15'7" Peterborough Particulars
LOA 15'7" 4.75m
Beam 32 1/2" 0.83mHull Mid Depth 12 1/2" 0.32m
Approx. Dry Weight 60lbs 27kg
Approx. Capacity 700lbs 317kg
Hull Shape
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side and tumblehome
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use General purpose - 2 adults and child
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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A Peterborough by BobHiggins.
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158 FISHER PROSPECTORThis is the Selway Fisherversion of an old favourite -the Prospector type openc a n o e . T h e o r i g i n a l
Prospectors were originallydesigned in Canada andknown as the "workhorse ofthe North". They had to havea good carrying capacity forall of the Prospector's gearand they had to work wellthrough white water andwilderness. The bow andstern are relatively full andshe has good freeboardamidships to keep her crewdry. The well rockered keel
line makes her highlymaneuverable and thetumblehome in her topsidesmakes her both stable andeasy to paddle. She isconstructed using simplestitch and tape techniquesand she has 5 planks perside giving her a well roundedand graceful appearance.
Fisher Prospector Particulars
LOA 15'8" 4.76m
Beam 35" 0.88m
Hull Mid Depth 14 1/2" 0.36m
Approx. Dry Weight 65lbs 30kg
Approx. Capacity 825lbs 374kg
Hull Shape
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side and tumblehome
Construction Method Stitch and tape - moulds also given for clinker ply
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance UseGeneral purpose - high capacity - 2 adults plus 2
children - often used with gunter mainsail and jibDrawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 9 A4 instruction sheets
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Left is a shortened example by An-ders Eliasson
The example left is by Derek Blanshardand below by Paul Maddison.
Above a lovely example byJanet Reynolds and PeteFairbairn.
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A Prospector by DaveMercer.
Steve Cullis Prospector whichhas been used extensively forsailing the Bristol Channel oftenwith the Ranger floatsbelowrigger with a tent.
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156 PETE
PETE is a lovely 4 planked canoe (4 per side) on similar lines to our Little Kate design forstitch and tape or stitch and epoxy construction. She has classic lines and uses just 3 sheetsof 4, 5 or 6mm ply and depending on how she is fitted out she will weigh approximately 65lbs. The drawings show an optional gunter sail plan with details of the leeboard and rudder.
Pete Particulars
LOA 15'6" 4.70m
Beam 36" 0.92mHull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 60lbs 27kg
Approx. Capacity 750lbs 340kg
Hull Shape
Multi-chine with 4 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape - moulds also given for clinker ply
Plywood Requirements 3 - 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use
General purpose with 2 adults plus gear - also
sailing
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 4 x A4 instruction sheets
The example above is by MartinPadbury
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WATERMAN 16
The Waterman canoes are more than simple open Canadian type canoes; they are a completecanoeing experience - from simply being a family open day canoe to a camping/sailing/portagingcraft capable of being used to explore normally impenetrable rivers and creeks. The Waterman 16canoe, like it's smaller sister is really a Guide Boat and has a beam of 38 and a central hull depth of13. 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 has3 chines allowing a wide bodied design for stability whilst at the same time having a low watersurface area. This boat will take 3 or 4 adults. The plans show a simple sailing rig with removableleeboards. If a simple ridge tent is slung over the gunwales one person can sleep comfortably on thebottom of the hull. Additionally, the hull could be made in 2 halves for easy transport or forconstruction 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 seethe canoe ready for painting.
Waterman 16 Particulars
LOA 15'8" 4.83m
Beam 38" 0.97mHull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 70lbs 31.75kg
Approx. Capacity 950lbs 431kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom with 3 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use
General purpose - high stability/capacity and
sailing
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
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Left is a version of the Waterman 16 builtby Charles Pecats in Australia which wasfeatured in the Australiam AmateurBoatbuilder recently and which Charlesuses in the outback for fishing.
A nice example by Scott Herrick
Right is an example by Renier Bramleywhich has an outboard well for an electricoutboard plus saddle type seat andstowage.
Above is an example by Nick Hunt built in 2halves and another below by GrahamWeston.
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RANGER 12/16 CANOE/KAYAK
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 stillhas graceful lines and she can be built both in 12' and 16' versions either as a simple open canoe oras 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.
Ranger Particulars
LOA 12'/15'10" 3.66/4.83m
Beam 32" 0.8m
Hull Mid Depth 14" 0.35m
Approx. Dry Weight 30/40lbs 13.6/18kg
Approx. Capacity 370/550lbs 168/249kg
Hull Shape
Flat bottom single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 2 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use Single use as a kayak or open canoe
Drawing/Design Package 10 x A4 drawings and instruction sheets for basic12/16' model plus a further 10 sheets for floats andother versions.
Right, an example fitted out forrowing.
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157 CARRICK ASYMMETRIC
The Carrick open canoe wasdes igned for Tyrone Boatsspecifically for sail racing. She iscertainly fast but is also very handy
when paddled. She has 5 planks perside giving her a nicely roundedshape with a wide waterline beam forplenty of stability. Construction isstitch and tape and she will take anyof the sail plans from our other canoedesigns. Plans consist of the hullpanel shapes, construction detailsand a sailplan that the builder maychoose from any of our otherdesigns.
Carrick Particulars
LOA 15'7" 4.75m
Beam 37" 0.94m
Hull Mid Depth 12 3/4" 0.32m
Approx. Dry Weight 60lbs 27kg
Approx. Capacity 750lbs 340kg
Hull Shape Multi-chine with 5 planks per side
Construction MethodStitch and tape - moulds also given for stripplanking
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use 2 adults or single sailing
Drawing/Design Package
4 x A1 drawings + 14 x A4 instruction and sail plan/
daggerboard/rudder detail sheets - singleBermudan and lug yawl rigs given
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The Carrick was the forerunner tothe JC10this example of theCarrick has Tyrone Currie at thehelm.
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BEAVER 156 CANOE/SKIFF
Beaver Particulars
LOA 15'6" 4.7m
Beam 37" 0.94m
Hull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 60lbs 27kg
Approx. Capacity 950lbs 431kg
U bottom single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Load carrying and sailing
Drawing/Design Package2 x A1 drawings + 9 A4 instruction sheets withdetails of single gunter, single lug and lug yawlrigs, dagger board and rudder.
The BEAVER is an ultra modern opencanoe skiff using the latest methods ofconstruction to make building time as shortas possible. She has the same shape at
both ends and each half of the boat is madein one piece of ply with simple darts cutinto it at the chines. This means that thesides actually blend into the bottom as oneunit at the fore and aft ends. Each half ofthe boat is stitched together along the fore/aft part of the centre seam and the part ofthe chine towards the centre of the canoe.The shape produced has a gentle curve tothe bottom at the middle of the boat whichruns into a U shape as it goes towards thebow/stern. The single chine at the middle ofthe hull eventually disappears towards theends with the bottom blending into thetopsides in one continuous curve.This makes an easy riding shape withplenty of stability but low wetted surfacearea. Marking out, cutting, stitchingtogether, taping the seams and fitting out takes only 35 hours and the canoe uses just 3sheets of 4mm Exterior grade ply plus some Pine or Douglas Fir for the gunwales. She can bemade in 2 halves and bolted together or in 1 piece and the length can be reduced easily by acouple of feet to meet your individual needs. Being able to build her in 2 halves means thatyour building space can be very small although you must still check that you can get the 2halves out of the door and up the passage - one client didnt whilst building in his lounge andended up having to make major surgical alterations to our design leaving him with 2 veryuseful motor skiffs but not the canoe that he had wanted !
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Right is an example of the Beaver by Marcello Ferrerousing a lateen rig from one of our other canoe designsplus some floats.
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DW6 RACING CANOE
DW6 Particulars
LOA 19'10" 6.07m
Beam 35" 0.89mHull Mid Depth 12 1/4" 0.31m
Approx. Dry Weight 80lbs 36.28kg
Approx. Capacity 900lbs 408kg
Hull Shape
V - bottom with 2 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 5 - 6 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Double racing or fast cruising
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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 theforward 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 forportaging and her overall weight is going to be around 80 lbs. She uses between 5 and 6 sheets of 5or 6mm Exterior or Marine plywood.
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GUIDE 18
Open Canoes (Plywood) over 17
Guide 18 Particulars
LOA 17'8" 5.39m
Beam 36" 0.92m
Hull Mid Depth 12 1/2" 0.32m
Approx. Dry Weight 110lbs 50kg
Approx. Capacity 1200lbs 544kg
Hull Shape
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side and tumblehome
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 5 sheets of 6mm
Guidance UseGeneral purpose load carrying with 3-4 adults
(6mm ply)Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
The Guide 18 is a large open canoe for carrying a crew of up to 5 people and/or gear safely overlong distances. She has a well rounded hull shape and uses 5 planks per side. The hull hast u m b l e h o m e p u t t i n g t h e g r e a t e s t b e a m d o w n a t t h e w a t e r l i n e .Construction uses the stitch and tape method with 6 sheets of 6mm ply. She may be fitted out invarious different ways to suit your own purpose.
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20 SEA JAY CANOE/SKIFF
20' Sea Jay Particulars
LOA 20' 6.1m
Beam 40" 1.01mHull Mid Depth 16" 0.4m
Approx. Dry Weight 120lbs 54kg
Approx. Capacity 1500lbs 680kg
Hull Shape
U Bottom single chine
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 7 sheets of 6mm
Guidance Use Load carrying and sailing
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 A4 instruction sheets
This is a larger version of the Beaver design incorporating the same simple compound hullconstruction with a U shaped mid section and a gentle V section at either end. The drawings showan optional double masted rig for easy sailing and also optional floats to make her stable for use bythe disabled and for teaching young children. However, with a 40 beam to the hull, she is also, inher own right, a stable portaging canoe with plenty of space for taking stores. The drawings show herbuilt in two halves and hinged at the centre so that one half of the hull stows on top of the other foreasy transport. She uses 6 sheets of 6mm plywood in her construction.
ThIS example is of a shortened Seajay byRevd. J. Mountney
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18 RALPH
Ralph Particulars
LOA 18' 5.49m
Beam 36" 0.92mHull Mid Depth 12" 0.31m
Approx. Dry Weight 52lbs 23.58kg
Approx. Capacity 825lbs 374kg
Hull Shape
Multi-chine with 4 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use General purpose - 3 adults
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 4 x A4 instruction sheets
Ralph has been designed as an open trekking canoe. The client who asked us to draw her upwanted a large open canoe that could take a family safely exploring Scottish sea lochs. Shetherefore had to handle the short chop and winds that often cut across open sea lochs. We havecome up with an 18 canoe with a generous 36 beam which has a mid section with sometumblehome in it. The tumblehome moves the point of widest beam down towards the waterline so
increasing form stability and also makes it easier to paddle the canoe without scrapping the paddleon the gunwale. In the Ralph design, the tumblehome is combined with a shallow V to the bottom tokeep the wetted surface area and therefore the resistance, down and we have used a fairly fineforward section so that she does not slam in waves. Construction is based upon simple stitch andtape methods using 4 ply planks per side (shapes are given on the drawings) and she uses 4 sheetsof 4,5 or 6mm ply.
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17 PROSPECTOR
We developed the hull panel shapes for a stretched version of the Fisher Prospector some time agoand now we have completed the set of drawings. She has the same 5 planks per side, generousrocker to the bottom and tumblehome in her topsides that the original version has. The 158Prospector has a capacity of around 900lbs (408kg) but this 17 version can carry up to 1100 lbs(499kg).
17' Prospector Particulars
LOA 17' 5.19m
Beam 35 1/4" 0.9m
Hull Mid Depth 14 1/2" 0.37m
Approx. Dry Weight 95lbs 43kg
Approx. Capacity 900lbs 408kg
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side with tumblehomeand generous bottom rocker
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 5 sheets of 5 or 6mm
Guidance UseGeneral purpose and load carrying - 3-4 adults(6mm ply)
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
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An example by Julian Allwood and
family.
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18'6" Marathon Particulars
LOA 18'6" 5.64m
Beam 33 1/2" 0.85mHull Mid Depth 12" 0.31m
Approx. Dry Weight 60lbs 27kg
Approx. Capacity 775lbs 351kg
Hull Shape
Multi-chine asymmetric with 5 planks per side andtumblehome
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 5 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Long distance paddling with 2 adults + gear
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
The 186 Marathon open canoe has been designed for serious long distance paddling. She has 5planks per side and uses the stitch and tape method of construction for ease, low cost and lightness.Her hull shape is asymmetric giving her a low drag shape with buoyancy positioned to keep her atlevel trim when moving quicklyand we have given her some tumblehome in the topsides to make
paddling easier.
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FISHER FREIGHT 20
This canoe has been designed for a client who wanted a canoe which would take a crew of 8 or soadolescents. She is designed to be built and transported in two halves (although she can be built inone piece) and bolted together at the waters edge. Construction is based upon the simple stitch andtape method using pre-shaped hull panels. Buoyancy may be built-in under the seats or these areasmay be used for stowage. She may use a similar sail plan to that shown for the 20 Sea Jay and shecan be fitted with outriggers.Large canoes of this type were used for transporting freight in North America and we have retainedthe same type of hull section which has tumblehome to produce a wide waterline beam. She has 4planks per side with a shallow V to the bottom. Her length is 20 (6.1m); beam is 53 (1.34m) andmidships depth is 21 (.53m). She uses approximately 8 sheets of 6mm Exterior or Marine plywoodand weight will be approximately 180 lbs.
20' Freight Particulars
LOA 20' 6.1m
Beam 53" 1.34mHull Mid Depth 21" 0.53m
Approx. Dry Weight 180lbs 81.63m
Approx. Capacity 1600lbs 726kg
Hull Shape
Multi-chine with 4 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 5-6 sheets of 6mm
Guidance Use Load carrying - up to 5 or 6 crew
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 7 A4 instruction sheets
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Above, an example of the Freight 20 by James Berwick.
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DRAGON 40 RACING CANOE
Well, this is a boat for the purely insane or totally inebriated!, and it is an example of the wide range
of boat designs that we are asked to produce from clients all over the world. Basically, she is aslightly thinned and greatly stretched Waterman canoe and with her side float is designed to take 10hefty paddlers for what is becoming a popular (if not spectacular) canoe racing event.She can be built in 3 sections which are bolted together and the plans also show details for a simple2 masted sailing rig which can be stored on the cross beams. She is very adaptable and the centresection can be left out producing a canoe which is 24 long rather than the full 40. Construction issimple stitch and tape using pre-shaped ply hull panels.
40' Dragon Particulars
LOA 40' 12.2m
Beam 28" 0.71mHull Mid Depth 18 3/4" 0.48m
Approx. Dry Weight 235lbs 107kg
Approx. Capacity 2250lbs 1020kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom plank plus 2 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 6+ sheets of 6mm
Guidance Use
Load carrying and race training plus sailing with
ama
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings plus 4 x A4 instruction sheets
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18 HAWAIIAN WAKA AMA
This is an outrigger canoe of classic Hawaiian design. Classes of these craft are very popular,
especially in places like New Zealand where they are raced in various lengthsthis example beingone of the shortest. They are noted for their stability and carrying capacity in use both off shore andinland and are sometimes seen carrying a simple saila very versatile craftthe main hull can bebuilt in 2 halves. Construction is simple stitch and tape and the beams are tied to the hulls
18' Waka Ama Particulars
LOA 18' 5.49m
Beam incl. ama 5'11" 1.8mHull Mid Depth 17 1/4" 0.44m
Approx. Dry Weight 140 lbs 64kg
Approx. Capacity 950lbs 431kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom plank plus 3 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 6-7 sheets of 5 or 6mm
Guidance Use Load carrying and racing
Drawing/Design Package 4 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
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The first Waka Ama launched in NewZealand
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24 TIKOPIAN
The Tikopian 24 is based on the 18' Waka Ama and uses the same stitch and tape plywoodconstruction process. She haas 4 seats plus stowage compartments in the ends of the canoe but canbe fitted out in various ways - ie. with more seats and storage. The Tikopian 24 uses the same float/outrigger as the Waka Ama and comes with the sail rig of the Dragon 40 for those who want to go fora full platform and sail option. The hull can be built in 2 boltable halves and two hulls could be built toform a high volume catamaran.
24' Tikopian Particulars
LOA 24' 7.32m
Beam OA 6' 1.83mHull Mid Depth 20" 0.5m
Approx. Dry Weight 275lbs 125kg
Approx. Capacity 1600lbs 726kg
Hull Shape Narrow flat bottom plank plus 3 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 9-10 sheets of 5 or 6mm
Guidance Use Load carrying
Drawing/Design Package 5 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
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DRAGON 35
This is a 7 or 8 man racing canoe (plus steersman) for stitch and tape plywood construction usingmainly 12mm plywood. She can be made in boltable sections and therefore shortened/lengthened
amidships to vary the number crewing her..
She has been designed to replace some of the solid wood boats used in Thailand and has a simple 2chine hull section making her both stable and easy to build.
35' Dragon Particulars
LOA 35' 10.68m
Beam 35" 0.58mHull Mid Depth 14 3/4" 0.37m
Approx. Dry Weight 350lbs 159kg
Approx. Capacity 1400lbs 635kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom with 2 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 10 sheets of 12mm
Guidance Use Racing
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Below is an example by Arthur Jacobs in Thailand
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OPEN CANOE DESIGNS(STRIP PLANK)
List of Strip Plank Open Canoe Designs
Design Page
12 Strip Asymmetric Baby Raven CA76
16 Robin CA77
15 Explorer CA78
16 Explorer CA79
156 Strip Pete CA81
158 Strip Prospector CA82
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12 STRIP ASYMMETRIC BABY RAVEN
So far this is the smallest strip plank canoe we have designed - although we do know that stripplanked version of our Little Kate design have been made simply by using the mould shapes we givefor clinker construction and putting a curve through the chine points. The ply Baby Raven is one ofour most popular designs and in this case we have been asked to develop the full-size mould and
construction details for a strip plank version of the asymmetric version. She makes a delightfulpersonal single canoe.
12' Asymmetric Strip Planked Baby Raven Particulars
LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 32" 0.8m
Hull Mid Depth 12" 0.31m
Approx. Dry Weight 48lbs 20kg
Approx. Capacity 485lbs 220kg
Hull Shape
Round bilge with tumblehome
Construction Method Cedar strip plank
Strip Wood Requirements 1150' of 1/4" x 5/8" (350m of 6x15mm) WRC
Guidance Use Single general purpose
Drawing/Design Package3 x A1 drawings incl. full-size moulds + 3 x A4 in-struction sheets
Right, an example by Chris Eve.
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16 ROBIN
The ROBIN is a design requested by a client who had already built one of our Wren stitch and tapeply canoes and who wanted a similar craft in strip planked construction with a sweet round bilgeshape. The basic parameters for this design are similar to those of the Wren but we have taken theopportunity to introduce some tumblehome into the sectional shape making her wider at the waterlinebeam than at the gunwale edge. This makes her very stable and easy to paddle. We have also fineddown the ends a little so that she tracks well.
Construction is of 6mm material which would be sheathed inside and out in glass cloth and epoxyresin. This gives a lightweight hull shell which is also able to take impact. There is no need to loft theboat as all the mould shapes are computer generated and faired.
16' Robin Particulars
LOA 15'10" 4.8m
Beam 34" 0.85m
Hull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 47lbs 21kg
Approx. Capacity 750lbs 340kg
Hull Shape
Round bilge with tumblehome
Construction Method Cedar strip plank
Strip Wood Requirements 900' of 1/4" x 3/4" (275m of 6x18mm) WRC
Guidance Use Double general purpose
Drawing/Design Package3 x A1 drawings incl. full-size moulds + 3 x A4 in-struction sheets
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15 EXPLORER
This design is a slightly smaller sister to our Explorer 16' open strip planked canoe - in this case wehave used a similar hull design with a 'U' shaped mid body with plenty of tumblehome in the topsidesmaking her easy to paddle and very stable. Construction is from 5 or 6mm Cedar strip glued edge toedge over a building jig. The jig uses mould sections which are computer faired and given full size onthe plans. She can be set up for single use but the drawings show seats for up to 3 people.
15' Explorer Particulars
LOA 14'10" 4.52m
Beam 32" 0.81m
Hull Mid Depth 12 1/2" 0.31m
Approx. Dry Weight 47lbs 21kg
Approx. Capacity 675lbs 306kg
Hull Shape
Round bilge with tumblehome
Construction Method Cedar strip plank
Strip Wood Requirements 1395' of 1/4" x 5/8" (425m of 6x15mm) WRC
Guidance Use General purpose - 2 adults
Drawing/Design Package3 x A1 drawings inc. full-size moulds + 3 x A4 in-struction sheets
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16 EXPLORER
The Explorer 16 is a strip planked canoe with fine lines towards the bow and stern running into aneasy 'U' shaped mid body. She has tumblehome in the topsides which make her easy to paddle andwhich puts the maximum beam at the waterline giving excellent form stability. She has a moderaterocker of 2" (50mm). Construction is from 5 or 6mm Cedar strip glued edge to edge over a buildingjig - the moulds for this are given full size on the drawings along with full details for setting up the jig.Seating positions are shown for up to 3 people but she could be adapted for single use and she hasoptional buoyancy/stowage in the ends.
16' Explorer Particulars
LOA 15'10" 4.8m
Beam 32" 0.81m
Hull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 50lbs 23kg
Approx. Capacity 700lbs 317kg
Hull Shape
Round bilge with tumblehome
Construction Method Cedar strip plank
Strip Wood Requirements 1540' of 1/4" x 5/8" (470m of 6x15mm) WRC
Guidance Use General purpose with 2 adults
Drawing/Design Package3 x A1 drawings incl. full-size moulds + 3 x A4 in-struction sheets
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Above left is a 16' and 14' example of the Explorer 16 - the 14 footer was built bysimply reducing the spacing between the moulds on the jig. On the right is a photoof the 14 footer in the water - both canoes were built by Mick Sanderson.
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156 STRIP PETE
This is an example of how we can, using our YachtCAD system,change a design from a multi-chine ply hull shape to a roundbilged hull shape suitable for strip planking (or visa versa). A
client wanted the graceful shape of our Pete canoebut hewanted to build in Cedar stripso these plans include full-sizemould shapes and strongback/jig details for the strip method.
16' Strip Planked Pete Particulars
LOA 15'6" 4.7m
Beam 36" 0.92m
Hull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 50lbs 23kg
Approx. Capacity 750lbs 340kg
Round bilge
Construction Method Cedar strip planked
Strip Wood Requirements 1475' of 1/4" x 5/8" (450m of 6x15mm) WRC
Guidance Use General purpose with 2 adults
Drawing/Design Package3 x A1 drawings incl. full-size moulds + 3 x A4 in-struction sheets
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158 STRIP PROSPECTOR
15'8" Strip Planked Prospector ParticularsLOA 15'8" 4.76m
Beam 35" 0.88m
Hull Mid Depth 14 1/2" 0.36m
Approx. Dry Weight 55lbs 25kg
Approx. Capacity 825lbs 374kg
Hull Shape
Round bilge with tumblehome and generous rocker
Construction Method Cedar strip plank
Strip Wood Requirements 1640' of 1/4" x 5/8" (500m of 6x15mm) WRC
Guidance Use General purpose - load carrying
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawings incl. full-size moulds + 3 x A4 in-struction sheets
A new design just availablea Strip Planked version of our most popular designthe Fisher Pros-pector Open canoeplans include full-size templates for the moulds and the sail plan of the FP16.LOA 158 (4.76m); Beam 211 (0.88m); Depth amidships 14.5 (0.36m); approx. weight 55 lbs
(25kg). Note - see Open Canoes 15'-17' for further details of the standard Fisher Prospector.
This beautiful example is by E.F. Platts ofCornwall.
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A strip Prospector by JohnDixon.
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MOTOR CANOE DESIGNS(PLYWOOD & STRIP PLANK)
List of Motor Canoe Designs
Design Page
12 6 Outboard Motor Canoe CA85
15 Outboard Motor Canoe CA87
12-16 Strip Outboard Motor Canoe CA88
186 Silent Explorer CA89
236 Brambling Electric Canoe CA90
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126 OUTBOARD MOTOR CANOE
This canoe is an adaptation of our Waterman 16 Mk2 open canoe requested by a client who wanteda lightweight craft which he could easily car top and which would safely take a small outboard motorto use for fishing and camping. Her beam has been widened to 44" giving more internal space andadditional stability when moving around in the boat. She uses the stitch and tape method of construc-tion. Depending upon the type of ply used, weight will be around 55 lbs.
12'6" OB Motor Canoe Particulars
LOA 12'6" 3.81m
Beam 44" 1.12mHull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 55lbs 24.94kg
Approx. Capacity 940lbs 424kg
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom with 3 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 3 1/2 - 4 sheets of 6mm
Guidance Use 3 adults - freight carrying
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
The lovely example below is by Andy Somerville.
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A 12 OB Canoe by Jeremy Burne.
.and below another by Jim Zahl.
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Above and right an example byRoland Nock fitted with sponsonsand a cover-all tent so that he can
sleep comfortably onboard.
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15 OUTBOARD MOTOR CANOE
This 15 (4.58m) design is an extended version of our 126 Outboard Motor Canoe and uses the
same basic hull shape with its narrow flat bottom panel with 3 further panels added each side to forman attractive but stable and easily built shape. 3 seats plus a forward stowage area are shown butshe could be fitted out with a different arrangement to suit individual needs.
Normally a 1/22 hp engine would be used but she could take bigger units and she can be rowed orpaddledand like her smaller sister, a sail rig could be used.
15' OB Motor Canoe Particulars
LOA 15' 4.58m
Beam 44" 1.12mHull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Approx. Dry Weight 77lbs 35kg
Approx. Capacity 1200lbs 544lbs
Hull Shape
Narrow flat bottom with 3 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 6mm
Guidance Use 3 adults - general freight
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings + 5 A4 instruction sheets
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12 -16 STRIP OUTBOARD MOTOR CANOE
This is a strip planked version of our plywood motor canoesbecause she is strip planked over com-puter generated moulds, the spacing between the moulds can be altered to give any length between12 and 16.Apart from using an outboard motor between 1.5 and 4hp, she could be fitted out for rowing and/orsailing (we can provide these details from our other designs of similar size).
12' - 16' Strip OB Motor Canoe Particulars
LOA 12' - 16' 3.66 - 4.88m
Beam 44 1/2" 1.13m
Hull Mid Depth 13 1/4" 0.34m
Approx. Dry Weight 50-70lbs 23-32kg
Approx. Capacity 940-1200lbs 424-544kg
Hull Shape Round bilge
Construction Method Cedar strip plank
Strip wood requirements 1540' of 3/8" x 3/4" (470m of 9x18mm) WRC
Guidance Use 3-4 adults - general freight
Drawing/Design Package4 x A1 drawings incl. full-size moulds and detailsfor both foam sandwich and cedar strip construc-tion + 3 x A4 instruction sheets
The striking example above is by Patricio de Salterain in Uraguay.
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186 SILENT EXPLORER
For moving silently up remote quiet creeks and rivers to picnic amongst the Willows and enjoy coun-try side not seen by many, we have designed this attractive electric canoe.Construction uses the strip plank process using computer faired mould shapes and she is poweredby a Mini Kota type electric outboard. LOA 18'6" (5.64m); Beam 39" (0.99m); Weight 250 lbs (115 kg)
with batteries.She can take 3 or 4 adults. She could be fitted with a canopy or with steam power.
Silent Explorer Particulars
LOA 18'6" 5.64m
Beam 39" 0.99m
Hull Mid Depth 16 1/2" 0.42m
Approx. Dry Weight incl. batteries 250lbs 115kg
Approx. Capacity 3-4 adults
Hull Shape Round bilge with tumblehome
Construction Method Cedar strip plank
Major strip wood requirements for hull 1575' of 3/8" x 13/16" (480m of 9x20mm) WRC
Guidance Use River electric canoeing
Drawing/Design Package7 x A1 drawings incl. full-size moulds and the addi-tional moulds for a 21' version + 4 x A4 instructionsheets
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236 BRAMBLING ELECTRIC CANOE
A leisurely craft from the Edwardian and Victorian eras - days ofelegance on the Thames with parasols and wine! we werecommissioned to design such a canoe, to be powered by aGebofa electric 1.6 hp sail drive unit and constructed usingmodern clinker ply methods. The plans give the computer fairedsectional mould shapes which are then erected onto a strongback. Stringers are then let into the moulds and the plank shapestaken easily from the building jig using the stringers as a guide.The hull could also be strip planked.
Brambling Particulars
LOA 23'6" 7.16m
Beam 4'10" 1.47mHull Mid Depth 26" 0.57m
Draft 1'7" 0.47m
Approx. Dry Weight with batteries 975lbs 442kg
Hull Shape
9 planks per side round bilge
Construction Method Clinker ply or stitch and tape
Major plywood requirements for hull 16 x 9mm sheets
Guidance Use River cruising for up to 6
Drawing/Design Package 7 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
A Brambling built by Peter Day.
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List of Sailing Canoe Designs
Design Page
Jay Cee (JCIC10 Trainer) CA92
50/50 CA94
IC10 CA96
Canoe Yawls CA97
SAILING CANOE DESIGNS
CANOE DESIGN TYPE OF RIG
13' Waterman Lateen
15'8" Prospector Gunter with jib
16' Pete Gunter with jib
16' Waterman Lateen
15'7" Carrick Choice of rigs
15'6" Beaver Single gunter & double lug
20' Seajay Double lateen
40' Dragon Double lateen
156 Beaver Canoe/Skiff Gunter and lug (incl. lug yawl)
Woodland 15 Single Bermudan
Please note that most of our other canoe designs can take a sail plan and many have sail,spar, leeboard and rudder details included with the plans - these include the following :-
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JC10
JC10 Particulars
LOA 15'6" 4.73m
Beam 35 1/2" 0.9m
Hull Mid Depth 11 1/4" 0.29m
Approx. Dry Weight 135lbs 61kg
Approx. Capacity 650lbs 295kg
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 6 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Race training and fun sailing
Drawing/Design Package 6 x A1 drawings including alternative 8.26 sq.m.sail plan and centreboard arrangement + 7 x A4
The JayCee was conceived with Tyrone Boats as a trainer for the International Canoe. The idea wasto produce a craft which was based upon low cost, easy building techniques and which would be anintroduction into the world of IC sailing. With all this in mind, the hull is made from 4mm ply using the
stitch and tape process. She has a simple sliding seat and the rig is based upon a grp sailboard mastwith a sleeved sail so keeping the need for specialist fittings and gear down. However, there isenough gear to enable the helmsman to 'tweek' her performance with a Barbour Haul arrangementfor the foresail sheet. An exciting craft which may in the future form the experimental model for a newstitch and tape 'B' class version of the IC10!
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The JC10
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50/50 SAILING CANOE
50/50 Particulars
LOA 15' 4.58m
Beam 35" 0.9mHull Mid Depth 17" 0.43m
Approx. Dry Weight 45lbs 20kg
Approx. Capacity 650lbs 295kg
Multi-chine with 4 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape
Plywood Requirements 4-5 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use General purpose single sailing
Drawing/Design Package 4 x A1 drawings + 5 A4 instruction sheets
A 50/50 canoe is a boat which has been designed and built with theintention that it should be as easily and efficiently powered by sailas it is by paddle (in this case a double paddle). This means that the
rig needs to be both efficient and easy to erect and stowshe canuse any of the rigs we have for our canoes but the one detailed onthe plans is of a batwing type with spars which can be hinged to liealong the mast so that it can be stowed inboard when not in use.The cockpit is wider than normal for a single crew member so thatthe crew can sit on the canoe bottom out to one side when sailing.Construction is simple stitch and tape using 4mm plywood. Thereare stowage/WT compartments fore and aft.
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This example has been beautifully built andfitted out by Mark Waters.
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IC10 INTERNATIONAL SAILING CANOE
The IC10 - a ply stitch and tape BClass International Canoe for Mr.Peter Rhodes-Dimmer - the first hullhas been constructed by Alan Pow-ell. The major idea behind this de-sign was to produce an up-to-the-minute hull shape suitable for bothinland and river use bt made usingsimple stitch and tape techniques.
IC10 Particulars
LOA 17' 5.18m
Beam 40" 1.03m
Hull Mid Depth - -
Approx. Dry Weight - -
Approx. Capacity - -
Hull Shape
3 planks per side
Construction Method Stitch and tape and epoxy fillet
Guidance Use Racing
Drawing/Design Package6 x A1 drawings including full-size moulds - for hullonly
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Lillie Particulars
LOA 14'11" 4.53m
Beam 4'8" 1.43m
Draft 8"/2'1" 0.2/0.63m
Sail Area 106 sq.ft. 9.84 sq.m.
Approx. Dry Weight 353lbs 160kg
Multi-chine with 7 planks per side
Construction MethodStitch and tape - molds are also given for stripplank
Plywood Requirements6 sheets of 6mm and 1 sheet of 9mm marineplywood
Guidance Use 2 adults day sailing
Drawing/Design Package6 x A1 drawings + 10 A4 instruction and detailsheets
We have 3 Canoe Yawls under 20' in lengthwhich are dayboats and can be found in themain Selway Fisher catalogueone
example is the Lillie Canoe Yawl - this lovelycraft was commissioned by Tom Dunderdaleafter reading the series of articles in theClassic Boat magazine on the 13 strip plankedcanoe yawl Ethel. The idea was to produce acanoe yawl of similar style to those of the lastcentury used by Baden Powell and MacGregorand which formed the basis of moderncanoeing today but using modern ply/epoxyconstruction methods with computer generatedplank shapes. Her length is based upon themaximum length of plank that you can get outof 2 sheets of ply and we have increased the
beam a little over the original Ethel designwhich allows more extensive cruising and eventhe ability to sleep on board. She uses 6sheets of 6mm and one of 9mm ply in herconstruction. The standard set of plans showdetails for stitch and epoxy construction using7 planks per side to give a beautiful roundbottom hull shape and details are given for her to be fitted out inclassic style with a lug yawl rig. The plans include mouldshapes and construction details for her to be made using thestrip plank method. Tom reports that up to a force 2 she will sailherself both before and into the wind hands off allowing thehelmsman to drink his beer in comfort. Above that, she handles
herself with grace and she rows very well with excellenttracking. LOD 1411 (4.53m); Beam 48 (1.43m); Draft8/21 (0.2/0.63m); Sail Area 106 sq.ft. (9.84 sq.m); Approxwht. 353 lbs (160 kg). Plans also include mould shapes anddetails for strip planking.
CANOE YAWLS
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CHOOSING THE CORRECT OPEN CANOECHOOSING THE CORRECT OPEN CANOECHOOSING THE CORRECT OPEN CANOECHOOSING THE CORRECT OPEN CANOE
To help you choose the correct canoe for your requirements, here are some simple pointers :-
For Speed choose a long narrow hull which has semi-circular sections amidships (in the middle of the hull) and Vsections near the ends. There should be little or norocker.Examples include :-
Little Kate Christine Pete Ralph
For Tracking (follows a straight line easily) choose similar characteristics to those required for speed but also add low endprofiles (which get blown about less) and perhaps a keel strip (bottom runner)Examples include :-
As above Peterborough
For Manoeuvrability choose a short canoe with a wellrockered bottom with no keel (bottom runner).Examples include :-
Fisher Prospector Waterman 12, 13 and 16 Raven
For Stability choose a canoe with a wide beam, flat bottom with full sections towards the ends. A hull section which has
tumblehome is very stable as the maximum beam is not at the gunwale but low down at thewaterline (see also Ease of Paddling).Examples include :-
Fisher Prospector Waterman 12, 13 and 16 Raven Baby Raven Robin Explorer 15 &16
For Seaworthiness (and white water use) to keep spray out choose a deep hull with fullforward sections which will throw the waves outward and tumblehome in its sections to givemaximum stability.Examples include :-
Fisher Prospector Waterman 16 Raven
Other Considerations Wider canoes areeasier to paddleif they havetumblehome intheir sections the paddle loomhas less tendency to scrape against the gunwale. High ends willkeep spray out of the canoe but when lightly loaded they may be caught by the wind.Carrying Capacity Most open canoes built (or for that matter, purchased complete) are around 16 (4.88m) in length thislength can be easily car topped and may be stored in the average garage. At this length, canoes will vary in the weight (ortotal crew) they can carry obviously, wider and deeper canoes will be able to carry more.Large capacity canoes of this length which can carry up to 3 adults or 2 adults plus a couple of children include :-
Fisher Prospector Waterman 16 Beaver Raven Robin Explorer 15 & 16
Our Most Popular Designs it may help you to know which of our 15 - 16 designs are most popular. Fisher Prospector for its high carrying capacity, stability and manoeuvrability. Christine for it