Diy: cedar strip kayak
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Introduction
Two different ideas: white water kayak for having fun in the rivers, and a sea kayak. Made by wood strips (cedar) and epoxy/ fiberglass.
Here is included some plans found freely on the internet.
Theory
Ww: see also Canoe Polo, recreational, slalom, playboating, Ww kayak shorter.
| Kayak | Length | Width |
|---|---|---|
| White water | 2.5 m (8') | 0.6 m (25") |
| Recreational | 3.0 m (10') | 0.75 m (30") |
| Touring | 5.2 m (17') | 0.55 m (22") |
Width (beam) is for the stability.
Bottom: flat or V.
| Name | Ref | Length | Beam | Depth | Weight | Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Alaska Retrieval Kayak | arctickayaks.com | 2.9 m | 59 cm | 20 cm | 11 kg | Lines drawing | Example | |
| Aleut 1-hole Kayak | arctickayaks.com | 5.10 m | 52 cm | 22 cm | 2.7 | Lines drawing | Example | |
| Koryak Kayak | arctickayaks.com | 3.20 m | 71 cm | 33 cm | 19 kg | Lines drawing | Example | Example |
White water kayak
Playboats, creek boats and river runners.
Length: 2.7 m - 3.6 m (9-12 foot).
Sea kayak
Longer waterline helps to carry on the speed (the bow wave, hull speed).
