{"title":"Kayak Kits Only","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"reliance-20-8-kayak","title":"Reliance 20' 8\" Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo's Company:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Length 20'8\"\u003cbr\u003e• Maximum beam 28.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Beam waterline 27\"\u003cbr\u003e• Beam gunnel 28.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Bow height 16\"\u003cbr\u003e• Centre depth 9\"\u003cbr\u003e• Draft 4.8\"\u003cbr\u003e• Displacement 510 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e• Wetted surface 32.7 sq.ft.\u003cbr\u003e• Weight to immerse 145 lb\/in\u003cbr\u003e• Prismatic coefficient 0.561\u003cbr\u003e• Cockpit opening 31\"x 17\"\u003cbr\u003e• Weight 50 to 60 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis boat has a comfortable feel to it. The length gives an incredibly calm unhurried impression even when the boat is moving at top speed. The beam of 28.5\" provides room for cargo and gives a stability that makes kayaking in any weather comfortable. Moderate flare above the waterline will increase the stability as the boat heels. Two water tight compartments with access only by deck hatches provide enough flotation to keep the boat afloat in the event of a capsize. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e© Designed by Steve Killing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003eSteve Killing Yacht Design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Boats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42774816653504,"sku":"KIT-RELIANCE","price":2988.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/reliance-20-8-kayak-plan-plans-bear-mountain-boats_250.jpg?v=1686152737"},{"product_id":"resolute-16-6-kayak","title":"Resolute 16' 6\" Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge capacity, stable yet pleasing to the eye \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Length 16'6\"\u003cbr\u003e• Maximum beam 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Beam waterline 24\"\u003cbr\u003e• Beam gunnel 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Bow height 13.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Centre depth 7\"\u003cbr\u003e• Draft 3.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Displacement 260 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e• Wetted surface 22.2 sq. ft.\u003cbr\u003e• Weight to immerse 102 lb\/in.\u003cbr\u003e• Prismatic coefficient 0.569\u003cbr\u003e• Weight 45 to 50 lbs\u003cbr\u003e• Cockpit opening 30.5\" x 18\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in response to requests from heavier and wider paddlers who also wanted a shorter boat, this stable load carrier is excellent for the novice kayaker. It will inspire confidence and lead to a continuing enjoyment of the sport. Like the 14 footer, the rocker has been reduced aft to aid in tracking ability. The beam is ample at 25.4\" and the cockpit has been widened to match. The hull is a very shallow vee, the flattest of the hulls shown here to permit the width for stability and yet maintain a moderate displacement. A maximum beam of 25.4\" compared with the 17 footer at 23.5\" is more stable and has good load capacity. Average load is 260 lbs. but it can handle up to 340 lbs. without a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© Designed by Steve Killing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Killing Yacht Design Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Boats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42774817079488,"sku":"KIT-RESOLUTE","price":2514.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/resolute-166-kayak-plan-plans-bear-mountain-boats_116.jpg?v=1686152755"},{"product_id":"endeavour-17-kayak","title":"Endeavour 17' Kayak Cedar Strip Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fast, comfortable, sleek, modern kayak:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Length 17'\u003cbr\u003e• Maximum beam 23.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Beam waterline 22\"\u003cbr\u003e• Beam gunnel 23.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Bow height 14\"\u003cbr\u003e• Centre depth 7.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Draft 4\"\u003cbr\u003e• Displacement 280 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e• Wetted surface 21.8 sq. ft.\u003cbr\u003e• Weight to immerse 97 lb\/in.\u003cbr\u003e• Prismatic coefficient 0.561\u003cbr\u003e• Weight 45 to 50 lbs\u003cbr\u003e• Cockpit opening 31\" x 15.5\"\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe beauty of this kayak will hit you when you first set up the station molds. It is sleek, graceful and a dream to paddle. Perfect for day trips or week long excursions, you will find the boat tracks well, goes fast and behaves itself in waves. Mike O'Brien, senior editor of WoodenBoat Magazine had this to say: \"the sharply raked stem and well shaped forward sections will provide increasing buoyancy as the Endeavour punches into large waves. The fine run, and nearly vertical sternpost, will help ensure positive control when we are running off in a big sea (one of the scariest elements of sea kayaking). In all, this hull has a friendly and competent look to it.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e© Designed by Steve Killing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos courtesy of Al Bishop (1\/2), Andrew Greenlaw (3), Andrew Kingston (4), Franklin Drake (5), John O'Connor (6)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Boats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42774841360576,"sku":"KIT-ENDEAVOUR","price":2465.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/endeavour-17-kayak-plan-plans-ocean-bear-mountain-boats_918.jpg?v=1686152729"},{"product_id":"true-north-xpd-19-3","title":"True North XPD 19' 3\" Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA high capacity modern solo kayak:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Length 19'3\"\u003cbr\u003e• Maximum beam 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Beam waterline 24\"\u003cbr\u003e• Beam gunnel 25.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Bow height 15\"\u003cbr\u003e• Centre depth from sheer 9\"\u003cbr\u003e• Draft 4\"\u003cbr\u003e• Displacement 360 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e• Wetted surface 26.8 sq. ft.\u003cbr\u003e• Weight to immerse 120 lbs\/in\u003cbr\u003e• Prismatic coefficient 0.563\u003cbr\u003e• Weight 50-60 lbs\u003cbr\u003e• Cockpit opening 33.5\" x 18.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Stability Factor 124\u003cbr\u003e• Optimum capacity 300-460 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe True North XPD Expedition brings the thrilling performance and graceful styling of the Endeavour 17 to the big or tall paddler. The True North was inspired by Ron Frenette and friends at Canadian Canoes in Mississauga, Ontario. Ron and his keen group of builders needed a kayak with more capacity for the bigger than average paddler taking extended trips. The generous keyhole cockpit aids in getting in and out while providing effective knee support while paddling. Deck height has been increased by over an inch to accommodate big feet and allow room to move around and stretch during extended periods of paddling. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan size=\"-1\"\u003e© Designed by Steve Killing\u003cbr\u003eSteve Killing Yacht Design Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Boats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42774851813568,"sku":"KIT-TRUENORTH","price":2752.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/true-north-xpd-193-kayak-plan-plans-bear-mountain-boats_256.jpg?v=1686153210"},{"product_id":"venture-14-kayak","title":"Venture 14 Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sporty kayak for smaller paddlers \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Length 14'\u003cbr\u003e• Maximum beam 22\"\u003cbr\u003e• Beam waterline 20.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Beam gunnel 22\"\u003cbr\u003e• Bow height 13\"\u003cbr\u003e• Centre depth 7\"\u003cbr\u003e• Draft 3.5\"\u003cbr\u003e• Displacement 200 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e• Wetted surface 16.7 sq.ft.\u003cbr\u003e• Weight to immerse 74 lb\/in\u003cbr\u003e• Prismatic coefficient 0.557\u003cbr\u003e• Weight 45 to 50 lbs\u003cbr\u003e• Cockpit opening 31\" x 16\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sport kayak is suitable for small adults and children up to a weight of about 140 lbs. The rocker at the aft end has been straightened to aid in straight line paddling - so necessary on a small boat made for cruising. The bow is slightly more vertical than either the Resolute or the Endeavour to be more in scale with its size. The boat has a perky feel with a springier sheer line, compact length and the upright bow. The beam although less than the Endeavour 17 will give an apparent stability equally as good because of the lower centre of gravity of smaller paddlers. With the lowest low speed resistance of all the kayaks it will be a pleasure to paddle in calm bays or open lakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e© Designed by Steve Killing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteve Killing Yacht Design Inc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Bear Mountain Boats","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42774852174016,"sku":"KIT-VENTURE","price":2611.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/venture-14-kayak-plan-plans-bear-mountain-boats_834.jpg?v=1686153216"},{"product_id":"16-6-guillemot-play-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"16' 6\" Guillemot Play Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Following courtesy of Nick Schade, Designer,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you are looking for a kayak for playing in waves and surf, this boat is a lot of fun. Its wide, flat bottom allows for quick turns and easy surfing. Its low volume makes it an easy roller, but it is wide enough to be stable as you play.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This is the first of the Guillemot family line. It is a low volume fun \"play\" boat. It turns easily with a steering stroke like a white-water boat, yet tracks quite well. This boat is probably best suited for a small paddler because there is very little knee room. My brother is 6' 2\" and has a lot of fun with this boat so a larger paddler can fit in it, but it would benefit with a little additional space under the fore-deck. All the Guillemots roll well but this design is the easiest. The low aft deck permits the paddler to leaned way back and easily touch their head to the aft-deck.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design Specs:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Length: 16’6”\u003cbr\u003e Beam: 22”\u003cbr\u003e Hull Weight: 38 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Max Payload: 250 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Cockpit Size: 29” x 17”\u003cbr\u003e Paddler Weight: 110 - 190 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e Max Shoe Size: 10\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\" size=\"4\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_Our_Cedar_Strip_Kits_02f8d3b3-d762-4e0f-8213-d94172f4602b.pdf?v=1684433494\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e","brand":"Noah's Marine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033505792192,"sku":"KIT-GUILLEMOTPL","price":1841.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/guillemotS.jpg?v=1661886997"},{"product_id":"shooting-star-16-6-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"Shooting Star 16' 6\" Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Following courtesy of Rob Macks, Designer,\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Shooting Star© is a new, smaller, lower volume, baidarka from Laughing Loon. The dimensions are 16' 6\" long and 21\" wide, The finished weight is 35 pounds. The suggested weight range is from 100 to 200 pounds. It is nimble, responsive and fast.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Shooting Star is not a scaled down version of the North Star. The volume is lower, especially in the rear deck. The hull is slightly flattened to improve stability in such a narrow kayak. Though the Shooting Star is only 21\" wide at the widest point at the sheer line, stability is good and secondary stability excellent. She is very responsive to paddle strokes yet tracks very well.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Shooting Star will appeal to the paddler who wants a fast responsive day boat. With all the great speed, tracking and handling characteristics of the baidarka style.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eSome comments, by Ken Katz\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"I have been able to paddle my SS in some different conditions and am very pleased with the boat!\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"Paddling into the waves, the SS seemed to pitch less than my other boats and was drier than I expected.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"The SS tracks really well when surfing down the face of a wave.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"I didn't think it was possible to have a kayak track this well and be able to turn this easily.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \"As it sits it is an excellent boat!! It not only looks fast and sleek, it shines.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Thanks again Rob for an awesome boat!! \"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The Shooting Star© is also a baidarka for the smaller paddler, with enough storage space for extended trips. It has the forward and stern volume typical of the baidarka style which gives the Shooting Star as much storage space as many larger length kayaks.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e If you are 100 to 200 pounds the Shooting Star will be a good all round kayak for someone at the lower weight range or a good day boat for someone at the the higher end of that weight range.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The Shooting Star shown here is built of western red cedar (dark colored deck and hull sides) with northern white cedar on the hull bottom. The hardwood accents and veneers used on the deck, bow, toggle handles and cockpit are of curly maple.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e The recessed fore and aft hatches are held in place with rare earth magnets. Neoprene gaskets on the hatches make them waterproof. The leading edge of the cockpit coaming is recessed. There are bulkheads in front of and behind the cockpit area to create the fore and aft watertight storage compartments.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Design Specs:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Length: 16’ 6”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Beam: 21”\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Hull Weight: 35 lbs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Max Payload: 250 lbs\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Paddler Weight: 100 - 200 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_Our_Cedar_Strip_Kits_02f8d3b3-d762-4e0f-8213-d94172f4602b.pdf?v=1684433494\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Laughing Loon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033534267584,"sku":"KIT-SHOOTING","price":2601.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/ss.bow.3.4.jpg?v=1672777103"},{"product_id":"disko-bay-17-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"Disko Bay 17' Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Following courtesy of Rob Macks, Designer,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Disko Bay© is a wood strip interpretation of a classic West Greenland design from the Disko Bay region of Greenland. Length is 17' and width is 21\". Weight is approximately 32 pounds.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I studied the native design carefully. I wanted to translate the feel and handling of the skin original into a wood strip kayak. Most hard shell Greenland kayaks have flat surfaces on either side of the keel line. I think this does not reflect the shape of a skin hull in water, loaded. On my Disko Bay, the hull bottom on each side of the keel is slightly concave reflecting how water pressure would shape the hull of a skin boat, this kayak's ancestor.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Disko Bay slides silently and effortlessly through the waves. Disko Bay is a hard chined Greenland style kayak that tracks well and carves turns nimbly.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Beautiful lines, beautiful ride, this kayak is a classic.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bulkheaded watertight storage fore and aft, accessed through flush deck hatches. Traditional deck rigging and bow\/stern handles.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The cockpit is available in the traditional small \"ocean size\" or a larger \"touring\" size.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This kayak can be built in medium or low volume versions from the same plans.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The medium volume version is for a larger person or for someone who likes the West Greenland design, but also likes a little cockpit room, and easier entry\/exit.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e For the hard core Greenland paddler there is low volume version with a snug fit and low stern deck for rolling. This low volume version is built by starting the hull sheer strips 1-1\/2' lower on the stations. The sheer line of this low volume version would be just below the bottom edge of the light-colored pin stripe on the boat pictured above.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eDesign Specs:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Length: 17’\u003cbr\u003e Beam: 21”\u003cbr\u003e Hull Weight: 32 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Max Payload: 230 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Paddler Weight: 10 - 195 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_Our_Cedar_Strip_Kits_02f8d3b3-d762-4e0f-8213-d94172f4602b.pdf?v=1684433494\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Laughing Loon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033570214080,"sku":"KIT-DISKO","price":2571.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/db.hh.top.jpg?v=1661887053"},{"product_id":"16-6-georgian-bay-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"16' 6\" Georgian Bay Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Following courtesy of Rob Macks, Designer,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Georgian Bay specifications: Length: 16' 6\" Width: 24\" Weight: 35 lbs. Cockpit: 33\"x18\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Georgian Bay© is the perfect sea kayak for paddlers who want a boat for fishing, photography or nature observations and is also great for the novice. The hull is a shallow-arch design with ample volume carried toward the ends to produce a kayak with high initial stability. The hull flares above the waterline to provide good secondary stability. The rocker incorporated into this design, along with it's shorter length, make it an easy turning sea kayak. The Georgian Bay is a kayak that everyone can feel comfortable in and enjoy, from novice to expert paddler.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Georgian Bay is 23\" at the waterline. This shallow arch hull produces high initial stability and a maneuverable kayak. This is a great sea kayak for close quarters such as salt marshes and river paddling. A design well suited to fishing and nature observation. The comfortable stability and easy handling of this kayak make a boat a novice can love and yet has the open water tracking and handling characteristics that the seasoned paddler will respect. A sea kayak classic!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Georgian Bay has a low sheer line to shed wind. The vertical edge of the stern produces a long waterline\/ faster hull and easily accommodates a rudder. Yet this kayak tracks so well you may not want one.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \"I'm quite proud of my first attempt at a cedar strip. It's a nice handling boat, with good stability, quick acceleration and easy to roll. I called and wrote you several times during the building. Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. I would recommend your plans and building techniques to others.\" Craig Slutz, Salt Lake City, Utah\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Georgian Bay has roomy, enclosed storage fore and aft. Access to storage is through hard-shell hatches which are water tight. The cockpit coaming is large for comfortable touring. Knees can be raised from the seated position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Design Specs:\u003cbr\u003e Length: 16’ 6”\u003cbr\u003e Beam: 24”\u003cbr\u003e Hull Weight: 35 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Max Payload: 275 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Paddler Weight: 120 - 220 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_Our_Cedar_Strip_Kits_02f8d3b3-d762-4e0f-8213-d94172f4602b.pdf?v=1684433494\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Laughing Loon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033605275840,"sku":"KIT-GEORGIAN","price":2541.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/gbs.new.3.4.jpg?v=1661886995"},{"product_id":"15-4-1-2-caspian-sea-red-cedar-kayak-kit","title":"15' 4-1\/2\" Caspian Sea Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Following courtesy of Martin Step,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Caspian Sea\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Caspian Sea is targeted at novice paddlers who want excellent tracking and control, but do not want to invest in the complication and expense of a rudder. Slightly hard bilged, the Caspian Sea has high initial stability yet is extremely docile in lumpy conditions. Departing from the trend towards boats that are steered with heel, the Caspian is helm neutral when heeled beyond 10 degrees. This means that paddlers will not be surprised by unanticipated turns when their balance wavers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The photo above shows a beautiful Caspian Sea called the Dragonfly, built by guitar maker Jim Kozel. Jim says \"I'm very impressed by the boat and quite surprised at how strongly it tracks and yet, how easily it turns on a dime. Definitely no need for a rudder here... I REALLY like paddling the boat. I didn't know a boat that tracks so strongly could turn so quickly. John Winters designed a very special boat. I can't imagine anyone, beginner or advanced not enjoying the boat.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The prismatic coefficient is moderate for efficiency at low speeds. Much shorter than most sea kayaks intended for touring, the Caspian derives its efficiency from low wetted surface. None of us are getting any younger so the deck is highly crowned to make getting in and out easy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design Specs:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Length: 15’ 4-1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e Beam: 24”\u003cbr\u003e Hull Weight: 37 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Max Payload: 270 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Paddler Weight: 130 - 215 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_Our_Cedar_Strip_Kits_02f8d3b3-d762-4e0f-8213-d94172f4602b.pdf?v=1684433494\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Green Valley Boat Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033718751424,"sku":"KIT-CASPIAN","price":2481.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/CaspianSea.jpg?v=1661886948"},{"product_id":"13-6-tasman-sea-cedar-kayak-kit","title":"13' 6\" Tasman Sea Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Following courtesy of Martin Step,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Tasman Sea\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The Tasman Sea is the smallest kayak in John Winters' design series. The 180 pound displacement is suitable for day paddling or for smaller paddlers on weekend trips.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Scaling down a larger boat is rarely successful, so the Tasman Sea has its own distinct shape. Wider, cheekier, and with less deadwood aft, it is considerably more lively than the larger Caspian Sea - the objective being a stable but fun boat to paddle. A high prismatic coefficient is appropriate in such a small boat, and the Tasman can be paddled at speed\/length ratios in excess of 1.5 by a strong recreational paddler.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Stability is high and the boat can be rolled until the cockpit is awash yet still right itself, which gives the paddler a sense of security. All this in a neat little boat for people who paddle just for fun.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Dave comments \"I've been curious to know just how the Tasman would act in moving water so I took it out with my whitewater club last week. I (and everyone else) was really impressed. It surfs like a dream, ferries quite well, and its hull speed allows it to work upstream better than any pure white water boat. I think I'd be quite comfortable running Class III rivers with it. Maybe I'll try some wilderness tripping with it\".\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design Specs:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Length: 13’ 6”\u003cbr\u003e Beam: 25”\u003cbr\u003e Hull Weight: 30 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Max Payload: 200 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Paddler Weight: 100 - 165 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_Our_Cedar_Strip_Kits_02f8d3b3-d762-4e0f-8213-d94172f4602b.pdf?v=1684433494\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Green Valley Boat Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033818595520,"sku":"KIT-TASMAN","price":2344.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/tasmassea1.jpg?v=1661886937"},{"product_id":"17-north-sea-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"17' North Sea Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Following courtesy of Martin Step,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The North Sea\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The North Sea is a true expedition kayak. It is designed for controllability without having to resort to a rudder, and for a cruising speed of four knots for the average paddler. The designed displacement of 325 pounds assures adequate storage space for gear. The longer a boat gets, the more sluggish it handles, so 'deadwood' has been cut back at both the bow and the stern. The North Sea handles rather nicely even in lumpy seas.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The photo below shows a production Kevlar version of the North Sea (in red) made by Swift Canoe \u0026amp; Kayak.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The size of this boat makes it less desirable for day paddling, and it is too much of a handful for smaller paddlers. But, if you take long trips or pack heavily, the North Sea is a good boat.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design Specs:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Length: 15’ 4-1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e Beam: 24”\u003cbr\u003e Hull Weight: 45 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Max Payload: 325 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Paddler Weight: 130 - 250 lbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_Our_Cedar_Strip_Kits_02f8d3b3-d762-4e0f-8213-d94172f4602b.pdf?v=1684433494\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Green Valley Boat Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033862242496,"sku":"KIT-NORTHS","price":2465.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/ootek-side-bow-_1.jpg?v=1687895136"},{"product_id":"17-fire-star-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"17' Fire Star Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Following courtesy of Rob Macks, Designer,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fire Star© is a smaller version of my very popular North Star design.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Fire Star is 17 feet long and 21 inches wide. Finished weight approximately. 35 lbs.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It shares all the great features and speed of the North Star in a smaller size suited to the paddler in the 120 to 220 pound weight range\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The unique features of the baidarka are: The split or bifurcated bow. The lower half is a cutwater, parting the waves for a smooth flow of water over the hull. This lower vertical edge also improves tracking as it slices into waves keeping the bow from being deflected by winds. The upper half of the bow flares outward. Waves hitting this surface create lift and coupled with the great volume of the forward hull, lift the kayak over waves. The bow makes a smooth transition into a highly rocker keel accounting for 1\/3 of the fore hull. This rocker coupled with the design of the bow make the baidarka style an incredibly great kayak for surfing waves.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The volume of the stern is carried backward and is truncated, then sweeps into a fixed rudder. The rudder makes tracking excellent. The swept sides of the rudder create a surface that is an asset in surfing. One of the hardest parts of surfing is catching the wave. The surfaces of the rudder get a push from braking waves to help you catch the wave.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a kayaker paddles faster hulls with a fine or pointed stern will squat in the depression created by the stern waves. The high volume of the baidarka style stern, keeps it high in the water increasing speed . Also this truncated stern sends hull waves farther back as speed increases, forcing the waves to act as they would on a boat with a longer water line, increasing speed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The baidarka hull is \"fish form\" (the widest part of the hull is forward of center) said to be the most efficient design for speed. Fire Star has moderate primary stability. The high volume of the hull produces incredibly high secondary stability. The features of the bow and stern combine with the shape of the hull, to produce very fast (easy to paddle) kayak, designed to handle rough seas with ease. The Fire Star has high volume making this an outstanding kayak with roomy cockpit and storage capacity for extended camping trips.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The difference between the Fire Star and the Shooting Star is that the Fire Star is a reduced scale North Star, so it has a fairly high volume, where the Shooting Star is not a reduced scale North star but a different hull with lower volume.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e So if you are 150 to 220 pounds the Fire Star will give you leg room and storage for week- trips.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you are 100 to 200 pounds the Shooting Star will be a good all round kayak for someone at the lower weight range or a good day boat for someone at the the higher end of that weight range.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design Specs:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Length: 17’\u003cbr\u003e Beam: 21”\u003cbr\u003e Hull Weight: 35 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Max Payload: 275 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Paddler Weight: 120 - 220 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Laughing Loon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033909231808,"sku":"KIT-FIRESTAR","price":2632.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/fs-stern3-4-809-_1.jpg?v=1687895135"},{"product_id":"18-4-north-star-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"18' 4\" North Star Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Following courtesy of Rob Macks, Designer,\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e North Star specifications; Length-18' 4\", Width- 22-1\/2\", weight 40 lbs. North Star© was inspired by the kayaks of the Aleut Eskimos of Alaska and by George Dyson. Using anthropologists drawings of a baidarka as a starting point, I designed North Star to retain the excellent handling qualities of this native design and yet have the stability and features the recreational paddler wants.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Laughing Loon was the first, and still is the only company, offering the Aleut \"baidarka\" style sea kayaks of the north Pacific Aleutian Islands region, as a hard shell \"stripper\". I built the first North Star baidarka in 1993.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I had the good fortune to hear George Dyson speak at the Maine Maritime Academy in 1992 on the \"baidarka\" style sea kayak. His claims about the outstanding speed and sea worthiness of this design seemed exaggerated. I was paddling solo whitewater boats at the time and immediately noticed the similarity between the high volume and full stems of then current whitewater boats, and the Aleut baidarka. These baidarkas were designed for big waves and rough water!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I have since found the baidarka design to be the the fastest, most sea worthy kayak I have ever paddled! I have had many calls and letters from owners and builders of my baidarka designs, tell me the same. I have also had my baidarkas called the \"surf board you sit in\", for their outstanding surfing characteristics.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The unique features of the baidarka are: The split or bifurcated bow. The lower half is a cutwater, parting the waves for a smooth flow of water over the hull. This lower vertical edge also improves tracking as it slices into waves keeping the bow from being deflected by winds. The upper half of the bow flares outward. Waves hitting this surface create lift and coupled with the great volume of the forward hull, lift the kayak over waves. The bow makes a smooth transition into a highly rocker keel accounting for 1\/3 of the fore hull. This rocker coupled with the design of the bow make the baidarka style an incredibly great kayak for surfing waves.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e As a kayaker paddles faster, hulls with a fine or pointed stern will squat in the depression created by the stern waves. The high volume of the baidarka style stern, keeps it high in the water reducing stern squat, and increasing speed.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Also this truncated stern, sends hull waves farther back as speed increases, forcing the waves to act as they would on a boat with a longer water line, increasing speed. For photos of these details follow this link.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The volume of the stern is carried backward and is truncated, then sweeps into a fixed rudder. The rudder makes tracking excellent. The swept sides of the rudder create a surface that is an asset in surfing. One of the hardest parts of surfing is catching the wave. The surfaces of the rudder get a push from braking waves to help you catch the wave.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The North Star design has a much greater volume\/width carried forward and aft as you can see in the drawing above. This means that you will have more foot room forward and more gear carrying capacity forward and aft.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e All other kayak designs, are based on Greenland kayaks, which narrow to a point very quickly and offer less foot room for someone with long legs. And less gear storage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The North Star is ideal for the larger paddler. I suggest this kayak for paddlers 180 to 250+ pounds. It has a generous cockpit with ample leg room and foot room. The North Star can handle 400 pounds + of paddler and gear.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The baidarka hull is \"fish form\" (the widest part of the hull is forward of center) said to be the most efficient design for speed. North Star has moderate primary stability. The high volume of the hull produces incredibly high secondary stability.\u003cbr\u003e The features of the bow and stern combine with the shape of the hull, to produce very fast (easy to paddle) kayak, designed to handle rough seas with ease. This kayak has the highest volume of any single kayak design around, making this an outstanding expedition kayak or a kayak with room and capacity for the tall or large person.\u003cbr\u003e I have retained the excellent handling features of the baidarka in my wood strip interpretation the North Star. I rounded the central vee section of the traditional baidarka hull to improve stability for the recreational paddler. I added water tight storage compartments fore and aft, accessible through water proof, hard shell covers. And, I modified the deck line and enlarged the cockpit to make a more comfortable seating arrangement that is easier to enter and exit.\u003cbr\u003e North Star tracks, turns and surfs like a dream! This is an outstanding sea kayak!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design Specs:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Length: 18’ 4”\u003cbr\u003e Beam: 22-1\/2”\u003cbr\u003e Hull Weight: 40 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Max Payload: 400 lbs\u003cbr\u003e Paddler Weight: 150 - 250+ lbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_Our_Cedar_Strip_Kits_02f8d3b3-d762-4e0f-8213-d94172f4602b.pdf?v=1684433494\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Laughing Loon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033924894912,"sku":"KIT-NORTHSTAR","price":2704.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/ns.stern.grif.jpg?v=1661887004"},{"product_id":"18-4-panache-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"18' 4\" Panache Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Following courtesy of Rob Macks, Designer,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanache specifications; Length: 18'4\" Width: 22 1\/2\" Weight: 35 lbs. Cockpit: 33\"x 16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanache©, designed by Rob Macks, was inspired by a native West Greenland kayak design. Panache is a fast, long, narrow and responsive sea kayak. The shallow-arch hull becomes a deep V at the bow and stern to cut smoothly through waves and to track effortlessly in winds. The bow is designed with added volume to rise over waves .\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I take great pride in 'WoodenBoat' magazine's award to Panache for 'Outstanding Paddlecraft' at the 1992 WoodenBoat Show, Newport, Rhode Island.\" Rob Macks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePanache is 21 \" at the waterline. This narrow rounded hull reduces wetted surface for a fast kayak hull. The deep vee sections fore and aft, along with the deep foot of the stems make this sea kayak track extremely well in strong winds. A long, sleek, fast, sea kayak in the tradition of the West Greenland boats. Panache is a true joy to paddle!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"I am pleased to report my kayak (Panache) looks great, tracks true and has fostered a revitalization of my love for the water.\" William E. Acheson, Killeen, TX\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWherever I go with Panache I see heads turn and I hear people say 'how beautiful' and 'what a work of art!' I've had an overwhelmingly enthusiastic response from kayakers, outfitters, guides, and other builders and designers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe light weight of this kayak makes it a joy to paddle and maneuver. The shallow-arch hull design and narrow beam make Panache a very responsive kayak with moderate initial stability; because of the hull's generous flare above the waterline, it has high secondary stability.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTigara (Norm calls his Panache) is a sweet boat, a tribute to your skill as a designer. She tracks beautifully and carries a big load.. she is very easy to Eskimo roll. Norm Sanders, Toss Head, NSW, Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cockpit opening is large for easy entry and exit, allowing knees to be raised from the seated position. In warm weather and calmer waters, with the spray skirt off, the large cockpit is cool and comfortable. Generous bulkheaded watertight compartments, fore and aft, are accessed by large, double gasketed, hard-shell hatch covers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign Specs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 18’ 4”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeam: 22-1\/2”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHull Weight: 35 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMax Payload: 275 lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaddler Weight: 120 - 220 lbs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_Our_Cedar_Strip_Kits_02f8d3b3-d762-4e0f-8213-d94172f4602b.pdf?v=1684433494\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Laughing Loon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43033943769280,"sku":"KIT-PANACHE","price":2604.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/products\/panache.3.jpg?v=1672777107"},{"product_id":"ootek-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"Ootek Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOotek\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a soft chine West Greenland inspired design, a meduim low volume kayak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOotek tracks well, turns effortlessly and rolls easily. Fore hatch storage, stern and day hatch storage are all dry bulkheaded compartments with waterproof hatch covers sealed tightly with rare earth magnets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis Ootek is built of western red cedar with white pine hull stripes, an ash cockpit coaming, veneer accents and a copper tape pinstripe on the deck, delineating the different inner and outer strip patterns of western red cedar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOotek has a classic low raking Greenland style bow with traditional ball end hand grips made of basswood with a bubinga locking pin. Ebony, ash and flame maple veneers add visual interest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll woods are natural colors. No wood is dyed or altered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHatches are sealed with rare earth magnet pairs. Magnets on the deck opening lips are hidden under flame maple veneers. The innermost edge of the deck lip has an added raised edge which cut into the hatch cover gaskets insuring a watertight seal. Magnets are visible on one hatch cover above as is the groove cut into the hatch cover gasket by the raised innermost edge of the deck lip.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beautiful ash hardwood cockpit coaming has ebony accent veneers echoed by the scalloped ebony veneer behind the coaming rear lip. The carved closed cell foam seat is covered in black neoprene and the backrest is a very comfortable NSI fully adjustable anatomic design also in black neoprene. Closed cell foam thigh braces are fixed under the cockpit coaming edge near the front. The Harmony Slidelock Footbrace System installed, makes foot brace adjustment easy even while sitting in the kayak. An adjustment bar extends into easy hand reach for quick placement changes. Traditional deck hardware effigies of flame maple add a little fun! The loon is a skeg control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength: 17'6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: 23-1\/2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 35lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCockpit: 33\"x16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor paddlers up to 200 lbs and six feet tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\" title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Laughing Loon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667248316608,"sku":"KIT-OOTEK","price":2140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/ootek.jpg?v=1684955544"},{"product_id":"twin-star-tandem-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"Twin Star Tandem Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe baidarka style, with its great volume carried forward and aft leans itself to being the best design suited to a tandem configuration. Most Greenland style based tandems leave little room for gear for extended trips. The Twin Star provides very ample gear storage for long trips. The Twin Star is a tandem version of my popular North Star baidarka.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 21'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 26\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 65 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFor information on what is included in your cedar strip kit,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Information on cedar strip kits\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/About_our_Cedar_Strip_Kits.pdf?v=1670518931\"\u003eClick here.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Laughing Loon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43667277840576,"sku":"KIT-TWINSTAR","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/ootek_71f4cd46-9194-432b-8269-e617b1921419.jpg?v=1684956084"},{"product_id":"pukaskwa-13-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"Pukaskwa 13 Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe smallest of the cedar strip epoxy kayak kits. It was designed as a easy and fun kayak for smaller paddlers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOA: 13' 2\" \/ 4.01m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam: 23\" \/ 58cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCockpit Depth: 10.5\" \/ 26.7cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Capacity 120 to 160 lbs.  \/  54 to 73kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Recommended Capacity: 180 lbs.  \/  82 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the free study plans, \u003ca title=\"Pukaskwa 13 cedar strip kayak kit\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/Pukaskwa-13.pdf?v=1685544929\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclick here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otto Vallinga Yacht Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43676358607040,"sku":"KIT-PUKASKWA13","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/Pukaskwa13take2.jpg?v=1685544508"},{"product_id":"pukaskwa-15-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"Pukaskwa 15 Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA smaller \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecedar strip epoxy kayak. It was designed as a easy and fun kayak for smaller paddlers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOA: 14' 11 3\/4\"    4.56m.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam @ deck: 23\" \/ 58cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam @ WL: 22 1\/4\" \/ 57cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCockpit Depth: 11\" \/ 28cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Capacity: 132 to 175 lbs. \/ 60 to 80 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Recommended Capacity: 240 lbs. \/ 109kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31 lbs. \/ 14 kg. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the study plans, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/Pukaskwa-13.pdf?v=1685544929\" title=\"Pukaskwa 13 cedar strip kayak kit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclick here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otto Vallinga Yacht Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43676377186496,"sku":"KIT-PUKASKWA15","price":2045.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/Pukaskwa13take2_43449629-8992-4941-9e3f-80b34a43aac5.jpg?v=1685545038"},{"product_id":"pukaskwa-17-cedar-strip-kayak-kit","title":"Pukaskwa 17 Cedar Strip Kayak Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eA smaller cedar strip epoxy kayak. It was designed as a easy and fun kayak for smaller paddlers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLOA: 17' \/ 5.18m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam: 24.5\" \/ 62.2cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCockpit Depth: 11\" \/ 28cm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Capacity: 150 to 280 lbs. \/ 68 to 127kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Recommended Capacity  325 lbs.  \/  147 kg.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31 lbs. \/ 14 kg. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the free study plans, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/Pukaskwa-17.pdf?v=1685546321\" title=\"Pukaskwa 17 cedar strip kayak kit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eclick here.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otto Vallinga Yacht Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43676379021504,"sku":"KIT-PUKASKWA17","price":2175.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/files\/Pukaskwa13take2_a3cfe0eb-6cfc-408b-a858-5d319cfe34ba.jpg?v=1685545237"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/6349\/1008\/collections\/resolute-166-kayak-plan-plans-bear-mountain-boats_116.jpg?v=1689107818","url":"https:\/\/noahsmarine.com\/en-us\/collections\/kayak-kits-only.oembed","provider":"Noah's Marine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}