Approx. wht 48 lbs (22kg) in 6mm ply.

Above - an example by Trevor Palmer

Below is an example by TKXuyen

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Left is an example by Warren Botha.

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The Waterman canoes are more than simple open Canadian type canoes; they are a complete canoeing experience - from simply being a family open day canoe to a camping/sailing/portaging craft capable of being used to explore normally impenetrable rivers and creeks. The Waterman 13 canoe is really a small Guide Boat with a beam of 36", and a central hull depth of 13’’. Being wider than the typical Canadian canoe of this length, she is a very roomy stable craft with the capability to carry a good sail area and to be used to carry a lot of baggage or to fish from. The hull design has 3 chines allowing a wide bodied design for stability whilst at the same time having a low water surface area.

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Note - see also 14'x39" version below.

Below a lovely example of a clinker version by Mick Sanderson

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Above an example stitched by R. Reno.

Below, an example by George Miller stretched to 15'8".

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Below is another varnished example by Michael Fields.

The example below is by Michel Barbier

Right is a nice example with open gunwales by Paul Mason.

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Below is a nice example by Scott Herrick who build her 93% size.

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The Hazelnut has been designed for those who want a similar hull shape to the Peterborough model but without the turned up ends. This gives a flatter sheer line more like a guide boat—she retains the 5 plank per side shape with tumblehome for ease in paddling and stability. The ends form tanks for stowage or buoyancy and construction uses the simple stitch and tape method. Note - see the On-Line Manual of Stitch & Tape Construction for a series of photos showing a Hazelnut being built.

Below is an example by John Mules.

For photos of John's Hazelnut build go to https://www.songofthepaddle.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?21704-Selway-Fisher-Hazelnut-build

Also see the Burnett Boats version which they call the Coniston 15 at https://www.burnettboats.co.uk/index.html

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 This a smaller version of our popular 12’9” Waterboy. The design has the same high volume hull with tumblehome and 4 planks per side with a narrow flat bottom as it’s bigger brother. Construction is simple stitch and tape using 4mm ply. The beam means that the 10’ Waterboy will not be the quickest canoe at this length but it will certainly be able to take a much larger load and is really conceived as a minimum length fishing canoe.
If you want a short high capacity canoe, this is the one for you.

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 The 12' Huntsman is a little sister to the `5' version and has the same 2 planks per side with a V bottom and single chine making construction fast with the stitch and tape construction method. The canoe can take 2 teenagers or  a single adult plus gear.

 She could take the same simple rig of the Waterman 12 or Prospector and is an ideal single canoe for portaging. Construction is simple stitch and tape.

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The 15' Huntsman is a simple 2 planks per side open canoe with a V bottom and single chine making construction fast with the stitch and tape construction method. The canoe can take 2 adults and more if required and is ideal for trekking with camping gear, food etc. If the stretcher is made removable, the hull would be relatively comfortable to sleep in and the design would be ideal for a simple sailing rig, rudder and leeboards or daggerboard (we can supply the sail details if required from another of our designs).

Below is a beautifully made example by Evgeniy Krysko with modified Ranger floats - at her launch!

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A 14' version of our most popular canoe design - the 15' 8" Fisher Prospector. Over the years, the 15'8" Prospector has been cut down by those wanting a shorter version simply by cutting a piece out of the middle - this works but is not ideal and so I have drawn up this new version. She retains the 5 planks per side of her bigger sister and a similar high capacity.

 Moulds and jig details have been added for clinker ply construction.

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Our 15' 8" Fisher Prospector is our most popular canoe design (go to Open Canoes 15'-17'). This new version has been requested by a client who wanted a similar canoe, slightly shorter and with 7 planks per side rather than the 5 of the original design. The 15' Fisher Prospector has the same beam as her bigger sister and is still a high capacity canoe suitable for 2 to 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. The plans come with the same sail, spar, rudder and leeboard details used on the 15'8" version.

Below is Michael Ewbank's 15' Prospector.

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 The Marathon series of open canoes started with the Marathon 18 which was designed as a fast long distance canoe for a crew of 2 who would use her to race and portage around locks etc - so good straight line speed and light weight were essential. Following the 18 footer a 20 footer was developed and both can be seen at https://www.selway-fisher.com/Opcan17.htm . 

 This latest addition to the Marathon series is 15' long with a beam of 33 1/2" and an overall weight of approximately 48lbs. She retains the same asymmetric hull design with a fine entry and fuller sections aft to help prevent squatting.

Below is the start of Matthew Swainson's 15' Marathon.

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 I am often asked to modify one of my stock designs to suit individual requirements and that is how the 14' Adirondack came about - this design is a development of the 12' x 39" Adirondack canoe (see earlier on this page) and is a roomy guide boat capable of being rowed as well as paddled. 

 She could also take a rig, leeboards and rudder quite well too and the seat layout can be altered to suit. Standard construction used stitch and tape but mould shapes are also given for those who want to use the clinker/ply method of construction.

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 Based on our 14' Raven which is one of our most popular canoe designs, this asymmetric version is for single long distance use with plenty of capacity to carry camping gear and provisions. The asymmetric hull shape will make her excellent at tracking, faster and easy to paddle.

 She retains the Raven's 3 panels per side with tumblehome in the topsides and uses the simple stitch tape method of construction.

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SEPARATE FLOAT, SAIL & LEEBOARD PLANS COST 

Note- we can supply the plans for the Waterman 12 float, rudder and leeboard details together with the plans for the Ranger canoe  at a cost of £15 (UK/EU)
(P&P - UK £2; EU £5: USA £10; Elsewhere £7)

(Approx. 18 Euros/$20 USD)

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