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OPEN
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We have 10 designs, some
with sail, spar, rudder , outrigger and daggerboard details - although all could
take a sail plan.
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Canoes on this Page |
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| 17' Prospector | Guide 18 | 18' Ralph | 18' Marathon | 18' Waka Ama | 24' Tikopian | 20' Seajay | 20' Freight |
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Included with each set
of plans - The full canoe catalogue is now on CD in PDF format - this version of the catalogue is packed with colour photographs of our canoe designs (more than on our web pages). The catalogue also has a guide to choosing an open canoe and useful FAQ's pages. The CD also contains a copy of our On-Line Manual which uses 65 colour photographs showing one of our Hazelnut open canoes being built in detail, a copy of a past article on building the Christine Open Trekking Canoe plus an easily printable order form and contact details. Please note that this CD is sent free with each canoe plan and does not need to be ordered separately if ordering a canoe plan from this web site. However, if you do want to order the CD only, go to the Catalogues & Manuals page. (Please note that the cost of the CD is not refundable if you order canoe plans later). Also go to the Catalogues & Manuals page to see details of our new Plywood Canoe Construction Manual which includes details of sail rigs, floats, outboard brackets, seat backs, sponsons, making the canoe in 2 halves etc. |
| We have launched a new site dedicated to canoes and kayaks - go to www.makeacanoe.com where you will find the full range of SFDesign canoes and kayaks plus many more builder's photos of our canoes and sections specifically on strip planked and stitch and tape canoe construction - you can order canoe and kayak plans from this site or the makeacanoe site but you will find a lot more info about our canoes on the new site including a very useful FAQ's page on canoe building (costs, building times etc) and a page on canoe "bits and pieces" - ie. rudders, seats, leeboards, rigs etc. |
| 17' PROSPECTOR OPEN CANOE | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above example is by Alec Jordan (Jordan Boats). Below an example by Julian Allwood and family. |
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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.
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6mm ply, she weighs approximately 95lbs (43kg). |
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| Simon Muller has set up a blog detailing his build - go to www.wir-bauen-ein-boot.ch | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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17' PROSPECTOR FULL PLANS COST |
| GUIDE 18 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 FULL PLANS COST |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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18' RALPH FULL PLANS COST |
| 18'6" MARATHON ASYMMETRIC CANOE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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18'6" MARATHON FULL PLANS COST |
| 18' WAKA AMA HAWAIIAN CANOE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 |
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18' WAKA AMA CANOE FULL PLANS COST |
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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 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. |
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24' TIKOPIAN CANOE FULL PLANS COST |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 
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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. She uses approximately 8 sheets of 6mm Exterior or Marine plywood and weight will be approximately 180 lbs. See Wilfried G. Stuckmann's web site at www.kle.nw.schule.de/hanna-heiber-schule/kanadier/ for a Freight 20' under construction. |
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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
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Below is an example by Arthur Jacobs in Thailand |
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35' DRAGON CANOE FULL PLANS COST |
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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. |
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40' DRAGON FULL PLANS COST |
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