18' Waka Ama Hawaiian Canoe
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- SEL-18WAKAAMAHAWAIIANCANOE
- Availability:
- Printed plans shipped and PDF plans emailed from Selway Fisher
Description
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 lengthsâthis 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 sailâa very versatile craftâthe main hull can be built in 2 halves. Construction is simple stitch and tape and the beams are tied to the hulls
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18' Waka Ama Particulars |
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| LOA | 18' | 5.49m |
| Beam OA incl. ama | 5'11" | 1.8m |
| Beam (main hull internal width) | 1' 6 1/2" | 0.47m |
| Hull Mid Depth | 17 1/4" | 0.44m |
| Approx. Dry Weight | 140 lbs | 64kg |
| Approx. Capacity | 950lbs | 431kg |
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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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