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.
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Guide 18 Particulars |
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| 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 |
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Hull Shape |
Multi-chine with 5 planks per side and tumblehome | |
| Construction Method | Stitch and tape | |
| Plywood Requirements | 5 sheets of 6mm | |
| Guidance Use | General purpose load carrying with 3-4 adults (6mm ply) | |
| Drawing/Design Package | 2 x A1 drawings + 6 x A4 instruction sheets | |
