17' Prospector Open Canoe
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- SEL-17PROSPECTOROPENCANOE
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- Printed plans shipped and PDF plans emailed from Selway Fisher
Description
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.
In 6mm ply, she weighs approximately 95lbs (43kg).
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17' Prospector Particulars |
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| 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 |
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Hull Shape |
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side with tumblehome and generous bottom rocker | |
| Construction Method | Stitch and tape | |
| Plywood Requirements | 5 sheets of 5 or 6mm | |
| Guidance Use | General 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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