Diy: cedar strip kayak
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 | Lines drawing | Example | |
| Koryak Kayak | arctickayaks.com | 3.20 m | 71 cm | 33 cm | 19 kg | Lines drawing | Example |
| Golden eye | https://www.pygmyboats.com/ | 4.75 m | 61 cm | 35 cm | 18 k | k | $59 |
| Petrel + many other | https://guillemot-kayaks.com | $120 and more | |||||
| e | https://www.bearmountainboats.com/ | g | h | i | j | k | $120 and more |
| e | https://www.paddlinglight.com/ | g | h | i | j | k | $120 and more |
| e | https://www.jemwatercraft.com/ | g | h | i | j | k | $0 and more |
| Aleut baidarka | guillemot-kayaks.com | 5.8 m | 43 cm | i | j | plans | l |
| Ganymede | guillemot-kayaks.com | 4.0 m | 63 cm | i | j | plans | l |
| Siskiwit Bay | https://www.paddlinglight.com | 5.20 m | 53 cm | i | j | Download | l |
| e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l |
| e | f | g | h | i | j | k | l |
https://guillemot-kayaks.com/catalog
Hull cross section
Round Hull: Easy maneuverability. V-shaped Hull: Potential for speed. Primary stability is less. Flat Hull: The most versatile. Common for ww kayaks. Tunnel Hull: Most stable.
Planing hull: Flat bottomed or sometimes V-bottomed and more rarely round-bilged. Displacement hull:
Chine
Hard or soft chine. Usually harder chines on ww kayaks, though it is easier to flip instantly. Can vary from 0 to 90 deg.
Rocker
Kayaks with high rocker are better for rough water, but they have less performance on flat water. Low rocker hulls goes on a straight line in the calm water.
OpenFOAM
White water kayak
Playboats, creek boats and river runners.
Length: 2.7 m - 3.6 m (9-12 foot).
