Paddleboats

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...

The Tikopian 24 is based on the 18' Waka Ama and uses the same stitch and tape plywood construction process. She has 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...

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...

A traditional Greenland style kayak 17' 5" x 22" {5.3m x 55cm} Maximum recommended paddler size is 210lbs/96kg. Weight about 30 lbs. {13 Kg} For printed plans for Baffin Bay click HERE The Baffin Bay is a beautiful sea kayak based on "KNK 1550x18" - a...

A Greenland style kayak for lighter weight paddlers 15' x 23" {4.57m x 58.4cm} Recommended paddler size: 105-180lbs / 46-82kg. Weight about 26 lbs. {10.5 Kg} To inquire about a frame kit for this boat click HERE. For printed plans for Mobjack Bay,...

The ONDINA is a kayak designed with little compromise and destined to those who wish to experience long excursions at sea, it is pleasant to row, quite stable and above all, fast. With the chine version, the ratio between waterline length and beam of...

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...

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...

This design is a development of the 18’6” Marathon open canoe with it's easily driven asymmetric hull shape. Beam has been reduced to 28" which is positioned down at the waterline. Like her smaller sister she has 5 planks per side and uses the...

12' x 30” – 75 Lbs. Sail area 17 / 20 Sq.Ft. A sailing Sit On Top kayak for one adult or two teenagers. Plywood epoxy building on a central backbone and light frames. 4 sheets of 1/4 ACX plywood...

DESCRIPTION ARTEMIS was designed as a solo cruising sailing canoe and as a paddling canoe for two. Brian Pearson (aka keyhavenpotterer) provided so much input that I name him as a co-developer here. ARTEMIS started as a design for myself, to be used on...

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...