Over a pandemic winter Carl Frey built the NOELLE Q, an 8′ long, 26-pound kayak (19″ beam) from his own plans. Bottom and sides are 4 mm ocume plywood, deck is ¼″ cedar with a redwood center stripe, transom, stem and cockpit trim are pine harvested from his property and the chines are red oak grooved to accept the plywood members. A layer of polyester cloth and epoxy reinforces the bottom. Grandson Evan and granddaughter Noelle will pilot the boat (taking turns) on the nearby Lewes and Rehoboth Canal in Delaware. (photo credit: Adam Frey)
Design Specs
LOA:
8′
0″
Beam:
1′
7″
Designer Name:
Carl Frey
Type/Rig/Power:
paddle
Builder Name:
Carl Frey
Home Port:
Lewes DE
Launching Date:
July 26, 2021