Oar / Paddle
Arctic Hawk
As much functional sculpture as sea kayak, the Arctic Hawk™ could be the most refined stitch-and-glue watercraft anywhere in the world.
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As much functional sculpture as sea kayak, the Arctic Hawk™ could be the most refined stitch-and-glue watercraft anywhere in the world.
The traditional yawlboat is a hard-working boat, carried on the stern davits of a larger working vessel. They have sweet shapes to be easily driven and as was befitting the pride of workmanship that went into their construction.This latter day version is much lighter and smaller in size.
This 20′ cutter will prove challenging to build, but will reward your efforts with incomparable charm and grace.Atkin specifies traditional plank-on-frame construction.Construction: Carvel-planked over steamed frames.Alternative construction: Cold-molded or strip.Lofting is require.Plans include
Rugged little launch with generous beam.
Construction features a traditional backbone of bolted-up oak, steam-bent frames and strip-planking. Four different arrangements are shown.
Construction: Strip-planked over steam-bent frames.
NWP XL is a very low drag touring kayak for paddlers weighing 180-250 pounds. Built from 4mm plywood in a garage, you can build two for the price of one kit with these plans. Weigh less? see NWP.
British plank-on-edge cutter designed by George L.
A deep-V bottomed, open runabout built of plywood over sawn frames.
Construction: Plywood planking over sawn frames
Lofting is required.
Plans include 5 sheets.
Here is another little skiff inspired by a Chesapeake Bay working craft.
The success of the proven Chesapeake™ hull shape led quickly to demands for similar tandem and three-person designs. The Chesapeake Double™ and Triple™ are high-volume touring boats, with a 700lb payload that belies their surprising speed.
The Berry Point 26 was designed to fulfill a need for a traditionally stylish, trailerable, moderately fast, and capable family cruiser. She had to be shallow draft, economical to operate and simple.
Complete with spars and sails. Lying Cape Cod. Last restored c1970. Cockpit and deck are newer.
Lord Nelson Royal Navy 1798 pattern Pinnace. Pine on oak. Length 28.5 feet. Needs few repairs.