Canoe Catalogue

PLYWOOD & CEDAR STRIP PLANKED OPEN
CANOES 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 only
basic woodworking skills. Ordinary Exterior (WBP) ply and exterior household paints and
varnishes are often used and along with some simple DIY tools and a garage or temporary
shelter to build in, a canoe can be put together in as little as 2 weekends and the intervening
evenings.
So, the outlay in terms of cost, finding suitable materials and time is relatively small allowing
the 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 evenings
may consider building one of our beautiful Cedar Strip canoes. Still not requiring more than
reasonable woodworking skills and tools, the builder ends up with a very attractive craft
which will turn heads wherever it is used.
CATALOGUE CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Kayaks (Plywood and Strip Plank) CA1
Open Canoe Designs CA18
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 Page CA CA98
Frequently Asked Questions CA99
Price List CA102 and 103
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
12’6” Esk CA10
14’6” 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 the
grade/density of plywood and solid wood used - different thicknesses of ply are often used by builders and the dry
weight 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 freeboard
remaining—it 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
The sporty 14’ single kayak (now in it’s mark 2 version) has a beam of 24’’ and a ‘V’
bottomed soft chine shape giving plenty of stability with a very good tracking and
low wetted surface area hull. Construction uses just 2 1/2 sheets of Exterior or
Marine ply and takes around 25 hours to build using the simple stitch and tape
process.
The above is a nice example by Stuart

Moscrop.
The photos (above and below) are of an example

by Robin Waistell of Albatross Boats.
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 general purpose
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 sheets + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Page CA2
Above and right, an example by Andy
White.
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DART 16
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.
Right is nice example by

Robert Chircop.
Dart 16 Particulars
LOA 16' 4.88m
Beam 32" 0.81m
Mid Depth (Deck to bottom) 13" 0.33m
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’ 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.
Dart 22 Particulars
LOA 22' 6.71m
Beam 27" 0.69m
Approx. Dry Weight 110lbs 50kg
U bottom with single chine

Hull Shape
Plywood Requirements 5-6 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Sea and General Purpose
3 x A1 sheets + 6 A4 sheets - includes rudder de-
Drawing/Design Package
tails.
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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.
15'9" Seawolf Particulars

LOA 15'9" 4.8m
Beam 25 1/4" 0.64m
Hull Shape V bottomed single chine
2 x A1 sheets + 7 x A4 instruction sheets including
rudder details.
17'6" Seawolf Particulars

LOA 17'6" 5.34m
Beam 29" 0.74m
Hull Shape V bottomed single chine
Drawing/Design Package 1 x additional A1 sheet
Page CA6
15’8” SEAFOX
The Seafox is a development of our Seawolf design using 4 planks per side rather than 2 giving a
well rounded and very attractive hull shape. she has storage and buoyancy areas fore and aft and a
3' long cockpit opening. Length is 15'8" and beam is 26" - overall weight is around 45 lbs. (20kg) and
construction 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
V bottom and 3 chines

Hull Shape

2 x A1 sheets plus 7 x A4 instruction sheets
including rudder details.
Page CA7
An example of the Seafox by
Russell Harley with an altered
deck.
Page CA8
17’ STRIP PLANKED SEALION
The Sealion was originally modeled on our Seafox sea

kayak but the use of Cedar Strip planking for her
construction allows a more graceful and curvaceous shape
both for the hull and the deck. She is built over computer
faired mould shapes set up on a strongback (all details and
full-sized mould shapes are given on the plans) in 6mm
Cedar which is sanded smooth and then sheathed in glass
cloth with epoxy resin.
Sealion Particulars
LOA 17' 5.18m
Beam 22" 0.56m
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

5 x A1 sheets +3 x A4 instruction sheets (rudder
details given)
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12’6” ESK SEA KAYAK
Like her bigger sister, the
12’ 6” Esk is a development
of our Dart design. She has
the swept up bow and flared
out forward sections to help
her in choppy waters—and
we have retained the knife
edge to the rear sections to
give her good directional
stability.
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.
12'6" Particulars
LOA 12'6" 3.81m
Beam 24 1/2" 0.62m
Mid Depth (deck to hull bottom) 13" 0.33m
V bottom single chine

Page CA10
The finished example above is by Bob Day and below
by Robin Waistell of Albatross boats.
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14’6” 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 waters—aft, we have given her
a knife edge to the rear sections to give her good directional stability. 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.
Left - Richard Smurthwaite in his Esk

14.
14'6" Particulars
LOA 14'6" 4.42m
Beam 24 1/2" 0.62m

Hull Shape
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Left - an example by Adrian Adamson
Example above
and left by Robert
Wagenvoort
Example above by Steve Kirk
Example above with different shaped

cockpit 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 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.
17'6" Particulars
LOA 17' 5.19m
Beam 25" 0.64m

Hull Shape
Page CA14
This example is by Geoff Hunt.
Page CA15
19’ GREENLAND
The Greenland 19 has a simple V bottomed single chine stitch and tape plywood hull designed to
ride out rough water with ease and to have a good turn of speed. She has an optional daggerboard
box to help in directional stability.
The deck is strip planked over temporary moulds. She has water– tight compartments fore and aft as
well as plenty of storage space.
Greenland Particulars
LOA 19' 5.8m
Beam 23 1/2" 0.6m

Hull Shape
Construction Method Stitch and tape hull/strip planked deck
Strip Wood Requirements 820' of 1/4"x5/8" (250m of 6x15mm) WRC
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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. The
marked tumblehome in the topsides gives maximum stability for the crew and allows water coming
over the deck to shed easily.
The drawings give the position for an alternative single cockpit version and for a simple rudder
system.
17' Siton Particulars

LOA 17' 5.19m
Beam 2' 9" 0.84m
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
Page CA17
OPEN CANOE DESIGNS
(PLYWOOD)
List of Plywood Open Canoe Designs

Design Page
Open canoes up to 15’
10’ Chris CA20
Extra for 15’9” Chris details CA21
10’ Sophia CA22
10’ Waterboy CA23
6’ Baby Kate CA24
11’ Kate CA25
11’6” Little Kate Rushton CA26
Baby Wren CA27
Baby Raven CA28
12’ Asymmetric Baby Raven CA29
Waterman 12 CA30
Waterman 13 CA32
12’9” Waterboy CA33
12’ Adirondack Guide Canoe CA34
14’ Peterborough CA36
Christine 13’9” Open Trekking Canoe CA38
14’ Raven CA40

14’6” Hazelnut CA41
Woodland 15 CA43
Continued on next page
Page CA18
List of Plywood Open Canoe Designs
Design Page
Open canoes up to 15’ to 17’
15’10” Wren CA44
15’7” Raven CA45
Fisher Peterborough CA47
15’8” Fisher Prospector CA49
15’6” Pete CA52
Waterman 16 CA53
Ranger 12/16 Canoe/Kayak CA55
15’7” Carrick Asymmetric CA56
Beaver 15’6” 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
18’6” Marathon CA66
Fisher Freight 20 CA67
Dragon 40’ Racing Canoe CA69
18’ Waka Ama CA70
24’ Tikopian CA72
Dragon 35 CA73
Note - In the particulars for each design, the dry weight is given for guidance only and will vary depending on the
grade/density of plywood and solid wood used - different thicknesses of ply are often used by builders and the dry
weight 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 freeboard
remaining—it 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
Page CA19
Open Canoes (Plywood) up to 15’
10’ CHRIS
A model maker working for the advertising industry phoned me up and asked me to design a
10’x3’ (3.05m x 0.92m) open canoe for the Labetts Lager advert! Apparently Malcolm the Mountie is
to appear in front of the canoe in the advert and anything longer would not get into the shot. The
canoe also had to be made quickly and have a traditional round bilge shape. Strip planking was out
because of the lack of time, so we designed the canoe with 10 planks per side, all to be cut from ply
and stitched and taped together. 10’x3’ is an unusual but convenient size for car topping and she has
a 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
Multi chine - mark 1 has 10 planks and the mark 2

has 5 planks per side - no tumblehome.
Hull Shape
Stitch and tape (mould shapes also given for a
Construction Method
clinker version of the mark 2.
Guidance Use General Purpose

2 x A1 sheets + 9 x A4 instruction sheets also
giving mould shapes for clinker construction
Page CA20
15’9” CHRIS
15'9" Chris Particulars

LOA 15'9" 4.8m
Beam 3' 0.92m
Hull Mid Depth 13" 0.33m
Multi chine 10 planks per side with tumblehome in

the topsides
Hull Shape
Plywood Requirements 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
Guidance Use General purpose
Drawing/Design Package 1 x A1 sheet
Page CA21
10’ SOPHIA
This canoe is based on our Christine design. She has a length of 10' (3.05m) and a beam of 26
1/2" (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 the
crew sitting on the bottom of the boat and leaning against a backrest. Mid hull depth is 10" and she is
designed for use by children or a small adult with a double paddle.
Sophia 10 Particulars
LOA 10' 3.05m
Beam 26 1/2" 0.67m
Multi chine - 4 planks per side

Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose/ child or small adult
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10’ WATERBOY
This a smaller version of our popular 12’9” Waterboy. The design has the same high volume hull with
tumblehome and 4 planks per side with a narrow flat bottom as it’s bigger brother. Construction is
simple stitch and tape using 4mm ply. The beam means that the 10’ Waterboy will not be the
quickest canoe at this length but it will certainly be able to take a much larger load and is really
conceived as a minimum length fishing canoe.
10' Waterboy Particulars

LOA 10' 3.05m
Beam 34 1/4" 0.87m
U bottom multi-chine with 4 planks per side plus a

narrow flat bottom plank.
Hull Shape
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
Page CA23
6’ BABY KATE
The Baby Kate is a mini development of our Kate series

of open canoes - it is meant as a toy and not serious use
with a child and can be built from a single sheet of 3 or
4mm plywood. Baby Kate has 5 planks per side and has
a midship depth of 7 3/4” (196mm). To the 70mm
waterline, she will carry 20kg (45lbs).
Above and left, stitched Baby Kate by

Adam Gray.
6' Baby Kate Particulars

LOA 6' 1.83m
Beam 19" 0.49m
Approx. Capacity 140lbs 63.5kg
Multi chine 5 planks per side

Hull Shape
Construction Method Stitch and tape - or under strict supervision
Guidance Use As a toy
Drawing/Design Package 1 x A0 sheet + 3 x A4 instruction sheets
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11’ KATE
Kate is similar in length to Little Kate but has a midship section

which approaches that of the Christine (so you could look upon her
as a shorter version of Christine). Kate has 5 planks per side and
has a midship depth of 11 5/8” (295mm).
Below is Steve Fisher in the first Kate breaking the ice.
11' Kate Particulars

LOA 11' 3.36m
Beam 32" 0.81m
Multi-chine 5 planks per side

Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose single adult/child
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 sheets plus 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Page CA25
11’ 6” LITTLE KATE RUSHTON
Our LITTLE KATE open canoe is a modification of the classic John Rushton Wee Lassie design
which he was producing over a hundred years ago. The originals were of lapstrake Cedar planking
but we have modified the design so that it can be built using the frameless ply/epoxy or stitch and
tape construction. Four planks are used per side and these are simply stitched together edge to edge
with wire and sealed with resin/tape or epoxy fillets. She can be made from a couple of sheets of
4mm ply and she weighs around 20 lbs. She is an ideal single canoe for portaging around normally
inaccessible back waters. NOTE - the plans now give the plank shapes for a 32" beam version
for greater carrying capacity.
The example left is by Jordon Boats -

www.jordanboats.co.uk
Little Kate Particulars

LOA 11'6" 3.50m
Beam 27" and 32" 0.69m and 0.81m
Approx. Capacity 300lbs and 400lbs 136kg and 181kg
Multi chine - narrow beam version with4 and 5

plank versions - wider beam with 4 planks per side
Hull Shape
Stitch and tape but mould drawing also given for 4
Construction Method
plank narrow and wide beam clinker version
Guidance Use General purpose single adult or child
Drawing/Design Package 4 x A1 sheets plus 4 x A4 instruction sheets
Page CA26
BABY WREN
The Baby Wren canoe was designed for Tyrone Boats and is a smaller single seat version of our
15’10’’ Wren Canadian canoe. She has a similar hull shape with a flat (but rockered) bottom hull
panel and two chines per side. This makes her construction quick and simple and gives her a very
stable hull shape. She has a length of 12’ (3.66m), a beam of 32 1/2’’ (.82m) and a midships depth of
11 1/2’’ (.29m). She uses 3 sheets of 4, 5 or 6mm plywood (exterior or marine) and depending upon
the thickness of ply used, will weight around 48 lbs. The Baby Wren canoe has one seat but she
could take two if she is to be used by a couple of children.
Baby Wren Particulars

LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 32 1/2" 0.82m
Narrow flat bottom plus 2 planks per side

Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose - mainly single but can take 2
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BABY RAVEN
The Baby Raven is a smaller version of the Raven canoe and has a similar midship shape with
tumblehome—this puts the maximum beam down at the waterline maximizing stability whilst at the
same time making it easier to paddle. She has 3 chines per side giving her a well rounded shape and
she 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" 0.81m
Narrow flat bottom with 3 planks per side with

tumblehome
Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose - mainly single but can take 2
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings plus 5 x A4 instruction sheets
Page CA28
12’ ASYMMETRIC BABY RAVEN
This canoe is based upon our Baby Raven which is an all round general purpose canoe—this
asymmetric version gives a slightly faster craft for single handed use—she would also make a good
sailing canoe and would fill the remit of a slightly smaller Carrick.
Above - an example by Trevor Palmer
12' Asymmetric Baby Raven Particulars

LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 32" 0.81m
Narrow flat bottom with 3 planks per side with

tumblehome
Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose - single adult
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WATERMAN 12
This is a new design for 2001 - we were asked to reduce the length
of the Waterman 13 by a foot so that she could be made in 2
boltable halves and fitted into the back of a van for transporting to
the water. She was also to be the client’s first venture into sailing
and so the drawings show details for 2 rigs, leeboards, rudder and
side floats for stability. Other details are similar to the Waterman 13.
The drawing showing the floats is also available separately for use
on other canoes.
A Waterman 12 by Colin Day.
12' Waterman Particulars

LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 35 1/2" 0.90m
Narrow flat bottom panel plus 3 planks per side

Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose and sailing - 2 adult
3 x A1 drawings plus 7 instruction sheets - sail

plans include lateen, gunter, sprit and lug - side
Page CA30
A Waterman 12 by Colin Day.
Page CA31
WATERMAN 13
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 13
canoe is really a small Guide Boat with a beam of 36", and a central hull depth of 13’’. Being wider
than the typical Canadian canoe of this length, 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.
Top 2 photos show an

example by Jon Stratford.
The example below is by Andy Twort
Waterman 13 Particulars
LOA 13' 3.97m
Beam 36" 0.91m
Narrow flat bottom panel plus 3 planks per side

Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose plus sailing - 2 adult
Drawing/Design Package 3 x A1 drawing sheets + 5 x A4 instruction sheets
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12’9” WATERBOY
This canoe is based upon our Waterman 13 which has been

given a larger capacity by introducing tumblehome into the
topsides and giving her a little more depth—(14”/0.355m) - this
makes her excellent for carrying larger loads on a short length
and for open canoe sailing. She has 5 planks per side giving her
a well rounded and attractive shape.
An example by R. Reno.
12'9" Waterboy Particulars

LOA 12'9" 3.88m
Beam 3'3" 1.01m
Narrow flat bottom plank plus 4 planks per side

with tumblehome in the topsides
Hull Shape
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
Page CA33
12’ ADIRONDACK GUIDE CANOE
I have often admired the Adirondack style of Guide Boat with their swept back ends, gorgeous sheer
line—often higher forward than aft and pinched entry and exit to their waterline—they came in
several different sizes and styles—some with small transoms—and l am not sure that any were ever
small enough to be called canoes, but in this case, our client asked us to use the Adirondack style
with a single canoe size and the result is a very pretty and efficient little boat for paddling small
creeks and waterways otherwise difficult to get at.
Construction is stitch and tape but we can produce the mould shapes for clinker/ply—and watch out
later for a wider version for rowing.
12' Adirondack Particulars

LOA 12'5" 3.79m
Beam 30" 0.76m
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side plus a very nar-

row flat bottom panel
Hull Shape
Stitch and tape - moulds/jig details also given for
Construction Method
clinker ply construction
Guidance Use General purpose - single or double
Page CA34
This is a clinker version beautifully built by
Mick Sanderson
Page CA35
14’ PETERBOROUGH
This is a 14’ version of our larger Peterborough design but in this case we have gone for a design
with 7 planks per side. She still uses the simple stitch and tape method of construction and has seats
for 2 crew. Midships depth is 12 1/2” (0.32m) and the tumblehome in her topsides makes her both
easy to paddle and very stable.
Above - a nicely varnished example by James Beale.
14' Peterborough Particulars

LOA 14' 4.27m
Beam 32 1/2" 0.83m
Multi-chine 7 planks per side with tumblehome

Hull Shape
Stitch and tape - moulds/jig also given for clinker
Construction Method
ply
Drawing/Design Package 4x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets
Page CA36
Another varnished example this
time by Michael Fields.
Lower 3 photos show a nice exam-

ple by Michel Barbier.
Page CA37
13’9” CHRISTINE
Christine is one of our most popular designs and is a lightweight open canoe for both occasional use
and for single long distance trekking. She was designed for a client in Australia who wanted a canoe
of similar design to our Little Kate and Pete designs but with a length in between the two. She has a
beam of 31" and has 4 planks per side and will take 2 adults. This gives her good stability and a
graceful and sleek appearance. The bottom is slightly veed in the middle of the canoe running into a
deep '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 clinker
ply construction). A total of 3 sheets of 4 or 5mm ply are used and her weight is approximately 35 lbs
depending upon the ply used.
Christine Particulars
LOA 13'9" 4.19m
Beam 31" 0.79m
V bottom multi-chine - 2 versions given - one with

4 planks per side and the other with 5 planks
Hull Shape
Stitch and tape (4 and 5 plank) plus moulds/jig de-
Construction Method
tails give for a clinker ply 6 plank version

4 x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets -
Drawing/Design Package moulds also given for a clinker ply version of the 4
plank Christine
Page CA38
Right an example of a 5 plank Christine by
Tim Yates
Left an example of a half decked sailing

version of the 5 plank Christine by Peter
Nobes
Page CA39
14’ RAVEN By popular request, we have
shortened the Raven to give a
canoe easier to car-top on
smaller vehicles. She can take 2
adults plus camping gear and
uses the same simple stitch and
tape construction process. The
hull has the Raven family’s 3
panels per side plus a flat bottom
panel and tumblehome giving
her maximum beam down at the
waterline. Again, stowage and
buoyancy is built into the bow
and stern.
Top 3 photos are of an example by Andrea

Bugarelli
Lower 2 photos are of an example by Matt

Johnston.
14' Raven Particulars

LOA 14' 4.27m
Beam 34" 0.86m
Narrow flat bottom plus 3 planks per side with

tumblehome
Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose - 2 adult
Page CA40
14’ 6” HAZELNUT
The Hazelnut has been designed for those who want a similar hull shape to the Peterborough model
but without the turned up ends. This gives a flatter sheer line more like a guide boat—she retains the
5 plank per side shape with tumblehome for ease in paddling and stability. The ends form tanks for
stowage or buoyancy and construction uses the simple stitch and tape method.
An example by Russell Jackson
Hazelnut Particulars
LOA 14'6" 4.42m
Beam 33" 0.84m
U bottom multi-chine with 5 planks per side

Hull Shape
Page CA41
An example of the Hazelnut by John Mules.
Page CA42
WOODLAND 15
This is a clinker/ply open canoe with graceful lines. We have given the hull shape a fairly fine entry
so that she glides on the water and also a good waterline beam to allow her to carry a substantial rig
for open canoe racing. She has 5 planks per side which are 4mm thick to keep her weight down. The
plans give full size templates for the moulds (sections) to be used on the building jig and details are
shown for the clinker/ply construction process (please note that we can also develop the plank
shapes 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 very
much with fast and efficient sailing in mind and to this end, full details are given for the add-on
leeboards, rudder and rig which has an area of 43 sq.ft.
Woodland Particulars
LOA 15' 4.58m
Beam 36" 0.92m
5 planks per side round bilge/multi-chine

Hull Shape
Construction Method Clinker ply and stitch and tape
Guidance Use General purpose and sailing - single or double

4 x A1 drawings + 2 x A4 instruction sheets + 16 x
A4 sheets covering stitch and tape.
Page CA43
Open Canoes (Plywood) 15’ to 17’
15’10” WREN
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 15’10’’ (4.83m); and a beam of 33’’ (0.84m). 4, 5 or 6mm ply can be used giving
an average weight of 45 lbs.
Right an example by Stuart Blakemore
Wren Particulars
LOA 15'10" 4.83m
Beam 33" 0.84m

Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose with 2 adults
Page CA44
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.
Page CA45
15’7” RAVEN
Adrian 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 example below is by Chris Newing of West

Wales.
15'7" Raven Particulars

LOA 15'7" 4.75m
Beam 36" 0.92m

with tumblehome in the topsides
Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose
Page CA46
An example of the Raven by Paul Tysoe
Below, an example of the Raven by Paul

Bullock.
Page CA47
FISHER PETERBOROUGH
The 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.
15'7" Peterborough Particulars

LOA 15'7" 4.75m
Beam 32 1/2" 0.83m
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side and tumblehome

Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose - 2 adults and child
Page CA48
A Peterborough by Bob
Higgins.
Page CA49
15’8” FISHER PROSPECTOR
This 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.
Fisher Prospector Particulars

LOA 15'8" 4.76m
Beam 35" 0.88m

Hull Shape
Construction Method Stitch and tape - moulds also given for clinker ply
General purpose - high capacity - 2 adults plus 2
Guidance Use
children - often used with gunter mainsail and jib
Page CA50
Left is a shortened example by An-
ders Eliasson
The example left is by Derek Blanshard

and below by Paul Maddison.
Above a lovely example by

Janet Reynolds and Pete
Fairbairn.
Page CA51
A Prospector by Dave
Mercer.
Steve Cullis’ Prospector which

has been used extensively for
sailing the Bristol Channel often
with the Ranger floats—below
rigger with a tent.
Page CA52
15’6” PETE
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.
The example above is by Martin

Padbury
Pete Particulars
LOA 15'6" 4.70m
Beam 36" 0.92m
Multi-chine with 4 planks per side

Hull Shape
Construction Method Stitch and tape - moulds also given for clinker ply
Plywood Requirements 3 - 4 sheets of 4,5 or 6mm
General purpose with 2 adults plus gear - also
Guidance Use
sailing
Page CA53
WATERMAN 16
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.
Waterman 16 Particulars
LOA 15'8" 4.83m
Beam 38" 0.97m
Narrow flat bottom with 3 planks per side

Hull Shape
General purpose - high stability/capacity and
Guidance Use
sailing
Page CA54
Left is a version of the Waterman 16 built
by Charles Pecats in Australia which was
featured in the Australiam Amateur
Boatbuilder recently and which Charles
uses in the outback for fishing.
A nice example by Scott Herrick
Right is an example by Renier Bramley

which has an outboard well for an electric
outboard plus saddle type seat and
stowage.
Above is an example by Nick Hunt built in 2

halves and another below by Graham
Weston.
Page CA55
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 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.
Right, an example fitted out for

rowing.
Ranger Particulars
LOA 12'/15'10" 3.66/4.83m
Beam 32" 0.8m
Approx. Dry Weight 30/40lbs 13.6/18kg
Approx. Capacity 370/550lbs 168/249kg
Flat bottom single chine

Hull Shape
Guidance Use Single use as a kayak or open canoe

10 x A4 drawings and instruction sheets for basic
Drawing/Design Package 12/16' model plus a further 10 sheets for floats and
other versions.
Page CA56
15’7” CARRICK ASYMMETRIC
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.
Carrick Particulars
LOA 15'7" 4.75m
Beam 37" 0.94m
Hull Shape Multi-chine with 5 planks per side

Stitch and tape - moulds also given for strip
Construction Method
planking
Guidance Use 2 adults or single sailing

4 x A1 drawings + 14 x A4 instruction and sail plan/
Drawing/Design Package daggerboard/rudder detail sheets - single
Bermudan and lug yawl rigs given
Page CA57
The Carrick was the forerunner to
the JC10—this example of the
Carrick has Tyrone Currie at the
helm.
Page CA58
BEAVER 15’6” CANOE/SKIFF
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 didn’t 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 w anted !
Beaver Particulars
LOA 15'6" 4.7m
Beam 37" 0.94m
U bottom single chine
Guidance Use Load carrying and sailing

2 x A1 drawings + 9 A4 instruction sheets with
Drawing/Design Package details of single gunter, single lug and lug yawl
rigs, dagger board and rudder.
Page CA59
Right is an example of the Beaver by Marcello Ferrero
using a lateen rig from one of our other canoe designs
plus some floats.
Page CA60
DW6 RACING CANOE
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.
DW6 Particulars
LOA 19'10" 6.07m
Beam 35" 0.89m
V - bottom with 2 planks per side

Hull Shape
Plywood Requirements 5 - 6 sheets of 4mm
Guidance Use Double racing or fast cruising
Page CA61
Open Canoes (Plywood) over 17’
GUIDE 18
The Guide 18 is a large open canoe for carrying a crew of up to 5 people and/or gear safely over
long distances. She has a well rounded hull shape and uses 5 planks per side. The hull has
tumblehome putting the greatest beam down at the waterline.
Construction uses the stitch and tape method with 6 sheets of 6mm ply. She may be fitted out in
various different ways to suit your own purpose.
Guide 18 Particulars
LOA 17'8" 5.39m
Beam 36" 0.92m

Hull Shape

General purpose load carrying with 3-4 adults
Guidance Use
(6mm ply)
Page CA62
20’ SEA JAY CANOE/SKIFF
This is a larger version of the Beaver design incorporating the same simple compound hull
construction with a ‘U’ shaped mid section and a gentle ‘V’ section at either end. The drawings show
an optional double masted rig for easy sailing and also optional floats to make her stable for use by
the disabled and for teaching young children. However, with a 40’’ beam to the hull, she is also, in
her own right, a stable portaging canoe with plenty of space for taking stores. The drawings show her
built in two halves and hinged at the centre so that one half of the hull stows on top of the other for
easy transport. She uses 6 sheets of 6mm plywood in her construction.
ThIS example is of a shortened Seajay by

Revd. J. Mountney
20' Sea Jay Particulars

LOA 20' 6.1m
Beam 40" 1.01m
U Bottom single chine

Hull Shape
Guidance Use Load carrying and sailing
Page CA63
18’ RALPH
Ralph has been designed as an open trekking canoe. The client who asked us to draw her up
wanted a large open canoe that could take a family safely exploring Scottish sea lochs. She
therefore had to handle the short chop and winds that often cut across open sea lochs. We have
come up with an 18’ canoe with a generous 36’’ beam which has a mid section with some
tumblehome 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 paddle
on the gunwale. In the Ralph design, the tumblehome is combined with a shallow ‘V’ to the bottom to
keep the wetted surface area and therefore the resistance, down and we have used a fairly fine
forward section so that she does not slam in waves. Construction is based upon simple stitch and
tape methods using 4 ply planks per side (shapes are given on the drawings) and she uses 4 sheets
of 4,5 or 6mm ply.
Ralph Particulars
LOA 18' 5.49m
Beam 36" 0.92m

Hull Shape
Page CA64
17’ PROSPECTOR
We developed the hull panel shapes for a stretched version of the Fisher Prospector some time ago
and now we have completed the set of drawings. She has the same 5 planks per side, generous
rocker to the bottom and tumblehome in her topsides that the original version has. The 15’8”
Prospector 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
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side with tumblehome

and generous bottom rocker

General purpose and load carrying - 3-4 adults
Guidance Use
(6mm ply)
Page CA65
An example by Julian Allwood and
family.
Page CA66
18’6” MARATHON
The 18’6” Marathon open canoe has been designed for serious long distance paddling. She has 5
planks 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 at
level trim when moving quickly—and we have given her some tumblehome in the topsides to make
paddling easier.
18'6" Marathon Particulars

LOA 18'6" 5.64m
Beam 33 1/2" 0.85m
Multi-chine asymmetric with 5 planks per side and

tumblehome
Hull Shape
Guidance Use Long distance paddling with 2 adults + gear
Page CA67
FISHER FREIGHT 20
This canoe has been designed for a client who wanted a canoe which would take a crew of 8 or so
adolescents. She is designed to be built and transported in two halves (although she can be built in
one piece) and bolted together at the waters edge. Construction is based upon the simple stitch and
tape method using pre-shaped hull panels. Buoyancy may be built-in under the seats or these areas
may be used for stowage. She may use a similar sail plan to that shown for the 20’ Sea Jay and she
can be fitted with outriggers.
Large canoes of this type were used for transporting freight in North America and we have retained
the same type of hull section which has tumblehome to produce a wide waterline beam. She has 4
planks per side with a shallow ‘V’ to the bottom. Her length is 20’ (6.1m); beam is 53’’ (1.34m) and
midships depth is 21’’ (.53m). She uses approximately 8 sheets of 6mm Exterior or Marine plywood
and weight will be approximately 180 lbs.
20' Freight Particulars

LOA 20' 6.1m
Beam 53" 1.34m
Approx. Dry Weight 180lbs 81.63m

Hull Shape
Guidance Use Load carrying - up to 5 or 6 crew
Page CA68
Above, an example of the Freight 20 by James Berwick.
Page CA69
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 a
slightly thinned and greatly stretched Waterman canoe and with her side float is designed to take 10
hefty 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 simple
2 masted sailing rig which can be stored on the cross beams. She is very adaptable and the centre
section can be left out producing a canoe which is 24’ long rather than the full 40’. Construction is
simple stitch and tape using pre-shaped ply hull panels.
40' Dragon Particulars

LOA 40' 12.2m
Beam 28" 0.71m

Hull Shape
Plywood Requirements 6+ sheets of 6mm
Load carrying and race training plus sailing with
Guidance Use
ama
Drawing/Design Package 2 x A1 drawings plus 4 x A4 instruction sheets
Page CA70
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 lengths—this example being
one of the shortest. They are noted for their stability and carrying capacity in use both off shore and
inland and are sometimes seen carrying a simple sail—a very versatile craft—the main hull can be
built 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" 1.8m
Approx. Dry Weight 140 lbs 64kg

Hull Shape
Guidance Use Load carrying and racing
Page CA71
The first Waka Ama launched in New
Zealand
Page CA72
24’ TIKOPIAN
The Tikopian 24 is based on the 18' Waka Ama and uses the same stitch and tape plywood
construction process. She haas 4 seats plus stowage compartments in the ends of the canoe but can
be 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 for
a full platform and sail option. The hull can be built in 2 boltable halves and two hulls could be built to
form a high volume catamaran.
24' Tikopian Particulars

LOA 24' 7.32m
Beam OA 6' 1.83m
Hull Shape Narrow flat bottom plank plus 3 planks per side
Guidance Use Load carrying
Page CA73
DRAGON 35
This is a 7 or 8 man racing canoe (plus steersman) for stitch and tape plywood construction using
mainly 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 2
chine hull section making her both stable and easy to build.
Below is an example by Arthur Jacobs in Thailand
35' Dragon Particulars

LOA 35' 10.68m
Beam 35" 0.58m

Hull Shape
Guidance Use Racing
Page CA74
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
15’6” Strip Pete CA81
15’8” Strip Prospector CA82
Page CA75
12’ STRIP ASYMMETRIC BABY RAVEN
Right, an example by Chris Eve.
So far this is the smallest strip plank canoe we have designed - although we do know that strip
planked version of our Little Kate design have been made simply by using the mould shapes we give
for clinker construction and putting a curve through the chine points. The ply Baby Raven is one of
our 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 delightful
personal single canoe.
12' Asymmetric Strip Planked Baby Raven Particulars

LOA 12' 3.66m
Beam 32" 0.8m
Round bilge with tumblehome

Hull Shape
Construction Method Cedar strip plank
Guidance Use Single general purpose

3 x A1 drawings incl. full-size moulds + 3 x A4 in-
struction sheets
Page CA76
16’ ROBIN
The ROBIN is a design requested by a client who had already built one of our Wren stitch and tape
ply canoes and who wanted a similar craft in strip planked construction with a sweet round bilge
shape. The basic parameters for this design are similar to those of the Wren but we have taken the
opportunity to introduce some tumblehome into the sectional shape making her wider at the waterline
beam than at the gunwale edge. This makes her very stable and easy to paddle. We have also fined
down 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 epoxy
resin. This gives a lightweight hull shell which is also able to take impact. There is no need to loft the
boat as all the mould shapes are computer generated and faired.
16' Robin Particulars

LOA 15'10" 4.8m
Beam 34" 0.85m

Hull Shape
Guidance Use Double general purpose

struction sheets
Page CA77
15’ EXPLORER
This design is a slightly smaller sister to our Explorer 16' open strip planked canoe - in this case we
have used a similar hull design with a 'U' shaped mid body with plenty of tumblehome in the topsides
making her easy to paddle and very stable. Construction is from 5 or 6mm Cedar strip glued edge to
edge over a building jig. The jig uses mould sections which are computer faired and given full size on
the 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 Shape

3 x A1 drawings inc. full-size moulds + 3 x A4 in-
struction sheets
Page CA78
16’ EXPLORER
The Explorer 16 is a strip planked canoe with fine lines towards the bow and stern running into an
easy 'U' shaped mid body. She has tumblehome in the topsides which make her easy to paddle and
which puts the maximum beam at the waterline giving excellent form stability. She has a moderate
rocker of 2" (50mm). Construction is from 5 or 6mm Cedar strip glued edge to edge over a building
jig - 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 has
optional buoyancy/stowage in the ends.
16' Explorer Particulars

LOA 15'10" 4.8m
Beam 32" 0.81m

Hull Shape

struction sheets
Page CA79
Above left is a 16' and 14' example of the Explorer 16 - the 14 footer was built by
simply reducing the spacing between the moulds on the jig. On the right is a photo
of the 14 footer in the water - both canoes were built by Mick Sanderson.
Page CA80
15’6” 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 round
bilged hull shape suitable for strip planking (or visa versa). A
client wanted the graceful shape of our Pete canoe—but he
wanted to build in Cedar strip—so these plans include full-size
mould shapes and strongback/jig details for the strip method.
16' Strip Planked Pete Particulars

LOA 15'6" 4.7m
Beam 36" 0.92m
Round bilge
Construction Method Cedar strip planked

struction sheets
Page CA81
15’8” STRIP PROSPECTOR
A new design just available—a Strip Planked version of our most popular design—the Fisher Pros-
pector Open canoe—plans include full-size templates for the moulds and the sail plan of the FP16.
LOA 15’8” (4.76m); Beam 2’11” (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 of

Cornwall.
15'8" Strip Planked Prospector Particulars

LOA 15'8" 4.76m
Beam 35" 0.88m
Round bilge with tumblehome and generous rocker

Hull Shape
Guidance Use General purpose - load carrying
struction sheets
Page CA82
A strip Prospector by John
Dixon.
Page CA83
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
18’6” Silent Explorer CA89
23’6” Brambling Electric Canoe CA90
Page CA84
12’6” OUTBOARD MOTOR CANOE
This canoe is an adaptation of our Waterman 16 Mk2 open canoe requested by a client who wanted
a lightweight craft which he could easily car top and which would safely take a small outboard motor
to use for fishing and camping. Her beam has been widened to 44" giving more internal space and
additional 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.
The lovely example below is by Andy Somerville.
12'6" OB Motor Canoe Particulars

LOA 12'6" 3.81m
Beam 44" 1.12m

Hull Shape
Guidance Use 3 adults - freight carrying
Page CA85
A 12’ OB Canoe by Jeremy Burne.
….and below another by Jim Zahl.
Above and right an example by

Roland Nock fitted with sponsons
and a cover-all tent so that he can
sleep comfortably onboard.
Page CA86
15’ OUTBOARD MOTOR CANOE
This 15’ (4.58m) design is an extended version of our 12’6” Outboard Motor Canoe and uses the
same basic hull shape with it’s narrow flat bottom panel with 3 further panels added each side to form
an attractive but stable and easily built shape. 3 seats plus a forward stowage area are shown but
she could be fitted out with a different arrangement to suit individual needs.
Normally a 1/2—2 hp engine would be used but she could take bigger units and she can be rowed or
paddled—and like her smaller sister, a sail rig could be used.
15' OB Motor Canoe Particulars

LOA 15' 4.58m
Beam 44" 1.12m
Approx. Capacity 1200lbs 544lbs

Hull Shape
Guidance Use 3 adults - general freight
Page CA87
12’ -16’ STRIP OUTBOARD MOTOR CANOE
This is a strip planked version of our plywood motor canoes—because she is strip planked over com-
puter generated moulds, the spacing between the moulds can be altered to give any length between
12’ and 16’.
Apart from using an outboard motor between 1.5 and 4hp, she could be fitted out for rowing and/or
sailing (we can provide these details from our other designs of similar size).
The striking example above is by Patricio de Salterain in Uraguay.
12' - 16' Strip OB Motor Canoe Particulars

LOA 12' - 16' 3.66 - 4.88m
Beam 44 1/2" 1.13m
Approx. Dry Weight 50-70lbs 23-32kg
Approx. Capacity 940-1200lbs 424-544kg
Hull Shape Round bilge
Strip wood requirements 1540' of 3/8" x 3/4" (470m of 9x18mm) WRC
Guidance Use 3-4 adults - general freight

4 x A1 drawings incl. full-size moulds and details
Drawing/Design Package for both foam sandwich and cedar strip construc-
tion + 3 x A4 instruction sheets
Page CA88
18’6” 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 powered
by 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
Approx. Dry Weight incl. batteries 250lbs 115kg
Approx. Capacity 3-4 adults
Hull Shape Round bilge with tumblehome
Major strip wood requirements for hull 1575' of 3/8" x 13/16" (480m of 9x20mm) WRC
Guidance Use River electric canoeing

7 x A1 drawings incl. full-size moulds and the addi-
Drawing/Design Package tional moulds for a 21' version + 4 x A4 instruction
sheets
Page CA89
23’6” BRAMBLING ELECTRIC CANOE
A leisurely craft from the Edwardian and Victorian eras - days of

elegance on the Thames with parasols and wine! we were
commissioned to design such a canoe, to be powered by a
Gebofa electric 1.6 hp sail drive unit and constructed using
modern clinker ply methods. The plans give the computer faired
sectional mould shapes which are then erected onto a strong
back. Stringers are then let into the moulds and the plank shapes
taken easily from the building jig using the stringers as a guide.
The hull could also be strip planked.
A Brambling built by Peter Day.
Brambling Particulars
LOA 23'6" 7.16m
Beam 4'10" 1.47m
Draft 1'7" 0.47m
Approx. Dry Weight with batteries 975lbs 442kg
9 planks per side round bilge

Hull Shape
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
Page CA90
SAILING CANOE DESIGNS
List of Sailing Canoe Designs

Design Page
Jay Cee (JC—IC10 Trainer) CA92
50/50 CA94
IC10 CA96
Canoe Yawls CA97
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 :-
CANOE DESIGN TYPE OF RIG

13' Waterman Lateen
15'8" Prospector Gunter with jib
15’6” Beaver Canoe/Skiff Gunter and lug (incl. lug yawl)
Woodland 15 Single Bermudan
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
Page CA91
JC10
The JayCee was conceived with Tyrone Boats as a trainer for the International Canoe. The idea was
to produce a craft which was based upon low cost, easy building techniques and which would be an
introduction 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 mast
with a sleeved sail so keeping the need for specialist fittings and gear down. However, there is
enough gear to enable the helmsman to 'tweek' her performance with a Barbour Haul arrangement
for the foresail sheet. An exciting craft which may in the future form the experimental model for a new
stitch and tape 'B' class version of the IC10!
JC10 Particulars
LOA 15'6" 4.73m
Beam 35 1/2" 0.9m

Guidance Use Race training and fun sailing
6 x A1 drawings including alternative 8.26 sq.m.

sail plan and centreboard arrangement + 7 x A4
Page CA92
The JC10
Page CA93
50/50 SAILING CANOE
A 50/50 canoe is a boat which has been designed and built with the
intention that it should be as easily and efficiently powered by sail
as 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 stow—she can
use any of the rigs we have for our canoes but the one detailed on
the plans is of a batwing type with spars which can be hinged to lie
along 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 that
the crew can sit on the canoe bottom out to one side when sailing.
Construction is simple stitch and tape using 4mm plywood. There
are stowage/WT compartments fore and aft.
50/50 Particulars
LOA 15' 4.58m
Beam 35" 0.9m

Guidance Use General purpose single sailing
Page CA94
This example has been beautifully built and
fitted out by Mark Waters.
Page CA95
IC10 INTERNATIONAL SAILING CANOE
The IC10 - a ply stitch and tape ‘B’

Class International Canoe for Mr.
Peter Rhodes-Dimmer - the first hull
has 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 both
inland and river use bt made using
simple stitch and tape techniques.
IC10 Particulars
LOA 17' 5.18m
Beam 40" 1.03m
Hull Mid Depth - -

Approx. Dry Weight - -
Approx. Capacity - -
3 planks per side

Hull Shape
Construction Method Stitch and tape and epoxy fillet
Guidance Use Racing
6 x A1 drawings including full-size moulds - for hull
only
Page CA96
CANOE YAWLS
We have 3 Canoe Yawls under 20' in length
which are dayboats and can be found in the
main Selway Fisher catalogue—one
example is the Lillie Canoe Yawl - this lovely
craft was commissioned by Tom Dunderdale
after reading the series of articles in the
Classic Boat magazine on the 13’ strip planked
canoe yawl Ethel. The idea was to produce a
canoe yawl of similar style to those of the last
century used by Baden Powell and MacGregor
and which formed the basis of modern
canoeing today but using modern ply/epoxy
construction methods with computer generated
plank shapes. Her length is based upon the
maximum length of plank that you can get out
of 2 sheets of ply and we have increased the
beam a little over the original Ethel design
which allows more extensive cruising and even
the ability to sleep on board. She uses 6
sheets of 6mm and one of 9mm ply in her
construction. The standard set of plans show
details for stitch and epoxy construction using
7 planks per side to give a beautiful round
bottom hull shape and details are given for her to be fitted out in
classic style with a lug yawl rig. The plans include mould
shapes and construction details for her to be made using the
strip plank method. Tom reports that up to a force 2 she will sail
herself both before and into the wind hands off allowing the
helmsman to drink his beer in comfort. Above that, she handles
herself with grace and she rows very well with excellent
tracking. LOD 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
wht. 353 lbs (160 kg). Plans also include mould shapes and
details for strip planking.
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.
Stitch and tape - molds are also given for strip

Construction Method
plank
6 sheets of 6mm and 1 sheet of 9mm marine
Plywood Requirements
plywood
Guidance Use 2 adults day sailing
6 x A1 drawings + 10 A4 instruction and detail
sheets
Page CA97
CHOOSING 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 ‘V’
sections near the ends. There should be little or no
‘rocker’. Straight Keel
Examples include :- Line—no
Little Kate rocker
Christine
Pete
Ralph
For Tracking (follows a straight line easily) – choose similar characteristics to those required for speed but also add low end
profiles (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 well

Rockered Keel
rockered bottom with no keel (bottom runner). Line
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 the
No Tumblehome
waterline (see also Ease of Paddling).
Examples include :-
Fisher Prospector
Waterman 12, 13 and 16
Tumblehome
Raven
Baby Raven
Robin Lower WL
Explorer 15 &16 Beam
For Seaworthiness (and white water use) – to keep spray out choose a deep hull with full
forward sections which will throw the waves outward and tumblehome in it’s sections to give
maximum stability.
Examples include :-
Fisher Prospector Higher WL
Waterman 16 Beam
Raven
Other Considerations – Wider canoes are

easier to paddle High Bow/Stern
Low Bow/Stern
if they have Profile Profile
tumblehome in - less windage. - more windage.
- less spray coming
their sections – Inboard.
the paddle loom
has less tendency to scrape against the gunwale. High ends will
keep 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 – this
length can be easily car topped and may be stored in the average garage. At this length, canoes will vary in the weight (or
total 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 it’s high carrying capacity, stability and manoeuvrability.
Christine – for it’s speed and lightweight for 2 adults.
Waterman 16 – for it’s high capacity, ease in construction and sailing abilities.
Wren – for it’s ease in construction although the Raven has taken over as she has a similar profile shape but has
tumblehome for additional stability.
Beaver – for it’s high carrying capacity and sailing ability.
Pete – for it’s speed, looks and carrying capacity.
Robin & Explorer 15 for those who want to use strip planking..
Page CA98
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(AND A BIT OF CHAT ABOUT SUITABLE MATERIALS ETC)
Here are some of the more frequently asked questions we get :-

1. What is the easiest way to The easiest way is to use the stitch and tape method.
build my own canoe?
2. Just how easy is stitch and Unlike the more trad way of ply construction where you make a
tape? frame first and then sheath this with a plywood skin, stitch and tape
involves marking and cutting out the ply hull planks/panels first and
then stitching these together without a framework - this cuts down
on time, cost and the skill level required.
Our stitch and tape canoes are built by many first timers, Scout and
Youth Groups, Prison training groups, schools etc. - see the photo
below.
3. What about the costs? Most of our stitch and tape canoes are built using Exterior WBP
ply, joinery grade Deal (White Pine) and exterior household paints
and varnishes.
Typically in the UK, a 16' canoe will take :-
Material UK cost in Sterling

(2009)
4 sheets of 4 to 6mm WBP ply £52
Softwood for the gunwales etc £30
2 kg of epoxy resin, tape etc £112
Paints and sundry screws etc £26
Total £220
The expensive item is the epoxy resin - 2kg has been allowed al-
though in some simple canoes l have just about got away with 1kg.
The above price includes for cleaner, dispensing pumps and filler
powder. Also, although much stronger than conventional polyester
fibreglass resin, polyester is still often used and this would halve
the cost of the resins.
Going to a good Marine plywood plus exotic timbers to do a really
4. Is WBP Exterior plywood Yes, l have used many sheets of it. It sometimes has voids or even
really ok to use? overlaps in the central core and paper thin outside veneers but the
canoe is going to spend much of it's time upside down in the back
garden or hung up in the garage, so marine plywood is not neces-
sary. The first Waterman 16 was built using Exterior plywood over
18 years ago and as far as l know is still going strong.
5. What skills do l need to So long as you can follow simple instructions and mark out rea-
build a stitch and tape canoe? sonably accurately anc cut a relatively straight line, you are ok - if
you have the basic skills needed for simple home DIY and learnt a
bit at school you will be fine - plus we run a back-up help service
over the phone/e-mail and there are two SFDesign User's Groups
full of helpful home builders to offer advice.
6. What tools do l need? Nothing more than simple home DIY tools - measuring tape, pencil,
ruler, a drill, single speed jig-saw, a hand saw, small chisel, the
usual screw drivers, as many G-cramps as you can get hold of
something to hold the canoe hull off the floor (a couple of cheap
plastic saw horses) and a workmate type folding bench.
Page CA99
7. Are the plank shapes given No, for one main reason - accuracy - first the sheet of paper
full-size on the plans? would have to be at least 8'x4' in size. Unless this was high
quality drawing paper or better still Mylar film it would be subject
to stretch and distortion - for the long narrow planks involved in
canoe building this is disastrous and causes major problems
when stitching the hull planks together - if full size patterns are
given it is essential to have a 4' wide piece of paper so that the
plank shapes are orientated onto the ply sheet accurately - the
centre join between the fore and aft pieces of the plank is critical
- a small discrepancy in angle here will produce all kinds of
problems.
The only way to mark the panels down yourself with millimeter
accuracy is to use dimensions - with each set of plans we send
a 2 page instruction sheet on how to draw the planks directly
down onto the plywood accurately so that you will have no prob-
lems when you come to stitch the planks together - the process
is simple - typically pencil lines are drawn across the plywood at
305mm (12") intervals, the tape measure is then laid along each
of these lines and the computer generated dimensions we give
are ticked off along the lines - these are then joined up - the
curves are very gentle and l use a piece of plastic conduit or
curtain rail held in place by nails and weights.
8. Is there any alternative to Yes, we can e-mail or post to you the DXF computer files for the
marking out the plywood planks plank shapes and these can then be used to have the plank
myself? shapes laser cut or plotted out full-size with someone who has
the equipment - there are companies like Jordan Boats
(www.jordanboats.co.uk) who are happy to laser cut the plank
shapes for you using our DXF files.
9. If the canoe is longer than a Because the planks are longer than 8' (2440mm) they need to
standard plywood sheet, how do be made up out of 2 or 3 pieces of plywood. The way we draw
l make up the plank lengths? out the plank shapes for canoes up to 15'10" (4.8m), the planks
are joined in their centre (mid point) - this can be done with a
scarf join but typically for home DIY construction a simple ply-
wood butt strap or glass butt strap is used - l like the glass butt
and this consists of a glass tape in epoxy resin applied over the
join on both sides of the join - the planks are simply butted to-
gether, the glass tape applied, the resin allowed to cure then the
plank is carefully turned over and the tape applied to the remain-
ing side.
10. How long does it take to Depending on how many planks are involved, your skills and
build a stitch and tape canoe? available tools, anything from 35 to 60 hours - for a typical 16'
open canoe (a Raven or Waterman) l reckon on a Saturday
morning and part afternoon marking the plank shapes onto the
ply by hand - the remainder of the afternoon to cut the planks
out.
Sunday morning to plane the plank edges to shape, the after-
noon to do the glass tape butt join to join the 2 parts of each
plank on one side of the planks and to mark and cut out the tem-
porary centre mould and any bulkheads.
Monday evening gently turn the planks over and do the other
side of the glass butt join. The next 2-3 evenings to stitch the
planks together (this is the fun bit!) and run in the first epoxy
fillets to lock the planks together.
The next Saturday to tape the inside of the chine seams, Sun-
day to fit the inwale and outwale turn the hull over and tape the
outside of the chine seams.
Monday evening sees the seats made up and fitted - Tuesday
the decking and bottom runners.
The canoe is now complete bar the sanding and painting.
Page CA100
11. How do l finish my plywood Unless l am doing a Boat Show job (when l use marine
canoe? Polyurethane paints - International, Blakes etc), l use a good
quality exterior product. You can get International Marine
Varnish from your B&Q store (UK) and l use this on the inside - l
wait a good week for the epoxy on the tape to properly cure and
attack the tape with a palm sander using heavy grit sand paper -
this removes much of the bumps in the epoxy and tape and then
apply a thinned coat of varnish as a primer and then simply
build up using a total of 4 or 5 coats, sanding between each -
the varnish goes over the gunwales.
For the outside of the canoe l attack the glass tapes in the same
way as the interior and then apply a good quality primer (Dulux,
Crown etc) and after this has dried l apply a filler (Tetron,
Polyfiller etc) with a wide knife. Once this has dried l lightly sand
and coat with a good undercoat. I apply 3 undercoats filling
between each coat as necessary and finish with 2 coats of
gloss.
12. How does a Strip Plank For a typical 16 (4.8m) open canoe you will need approximately
canoe compare with a plywood 1400' (430m) or 1/4" x 3/4" (6x18mm) Western Red Cedar and
canoe in terms of cost? this is going to cost between £450 and £600 sterling depending
where you get it from and how much machining is involved. on
top of this you need materials for the building jig and the hull is
usually sheathed inside and out in glass/epoxy - so the cost
may be at least 4 times that of a similar sized plywood canoe.
13. What about the skills A canoe is a long thin shape, so planking in Cedar presents few
required for a strip problems and l have seen very nicely built strip canoes built by
planked canoe? first time builders and those with few wood work skills but you
do need to be able to use a hand saw, plane and chisel and you
do want a good work bench and at least a decent set of chisels.
14. And the time to build a strip 4 to 6 times the length of time for a plywood canoe, but then,
planked canoe? you are going to end up with a real craft of beauty and
something you can feel really proud of.
Here is a gaggle of Selway Fisher

canoes - some Wrens a couple of
Rangers and Alec Jordan sitting in a
Little Kate - this was an activity for
teenagers who built the canoes
under the guidance of Alec and then
were taught by Alec how to use
them - a very satisfying project for
all those involved and typical of
many projects where our designs
have been used for training, and
education in schools, youth groups
etc.
Page CA101
For More Information
please contact:
straydogboatworks.com
PO Box 843
Mount Barker
South Australia
5251
P: 61 8 8391 3705
M: 61 (0)428 817 464
E: robert@straydogboatworks.com

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PLYWOOD & CEDAR STRIP PLANKED OPEN

CANOES AND KAYAKS

List of Kayak Designs

The above is a nice example by Stuart

The photos (above and below) are of an example

Construction Method Stitch and tape

Both kayaks have built-in buoyancy chambers fore and aft

Right is nice example by

Construction Method Stitch and Tape

U bottom with single chine

15'9" Seawolf Particulars

17'6" Seawolf Particulars

Beam 26" 0.66m

Mid Depth (Deck to hull bottom) 14" 0.35m

Approx. Dry Weight 45lbs 20kg

Approx. Capacity 400lbs 181kg

V bottom and 3 chines

Plywood Requirements 3 sheets of 4mm

Guidance Use Sea and general purpose

The Sealion was originally modeled on our Seafox sea

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

She has water-tight

V bottom single chine

Construction Method Stitch and tape

Left - Richard Smurthwaite in his Esk

V bottom single chine

Example above by Steve Kirk

Example above with different shaped

Example left by Perttu Korhoren.

V bottom single chine

V bottom single chine

17' Siton Particulars

List of Plywood Open Canoe Designs

14’ Raven CA40

10' Chris Particulars

Beam 3' 0.92m

Hull Mid Depth 10 1/4" 0.26m

Approx. Dry Weight 40lbs 18kg

Approx. Capacity 400lbs 181kg

Multi chine - mark 1 has 10 planks and the mark 2

Guidance Use General Purpose

15'9" Chris Particulars

Multi chine 10 planks per side with tumblehome in

Multi chine - 4 planks per side

10' Waterboy Particulars

U bottom multi-chine with 4 planks per side plus a

The Baby Kate is a mini development of our Kate series

Above and left, stitched Baby Kate by

6' Baby Kate Particulars

Multi chine 5 planks per side

Kate is similar in length to Little Kate but has a midship section

Below is Steve Fisher in the first Kate breaking the ice.

11' Kate Particulars

Multi-chine 5 planks per side

The example left is by Jordon Boats -

Little Kate Particulars

Multi chine - narrow beam version with4 and 5