Above is an example of a 5 plank Christine by Tim Yates
Christine is one of our most
popular designs and is a lightweight open canoe for both occasional
use and for single long distance trekking. She was designed
for a client in Australia who wanted a canoe of similar design
to our Little Kate
and Pete
designs but with a length in between the two. She has a beam
of 31" and has 4 planks per side and will take 2 adults.
This gives her good stability and a graceful and sleek appearance.
Above is an example of a half decked sailing version
of the 5 plank Christine by Peter Nobes
The bottom is slightly veed
in the middle of the canoe running into a deep 'V' at both
ends. This makes her both fast and directionally stable. Christine
uses the stitch and tape method of construction (although
we can also supply the mould shapes for lightweight clinker
ply construction). A total of 3 sheets of 4 or 5mm ply are
used and her weight is approximately 35 lbs depending upon
the ply used.
Christine
Particulars |
| LOA |
13'9" |
4.19m |
| Beam |
31" |
0.79m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
12" |
0.31m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
35lbs |
15.9kg |
| Approx.
Capacity |
450lbs |
204kg |
Hull
Shape |
V
bottom multi-chine - 2 versions given - one with 4 planks per
side and the other with 5 planks |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape (4 and 5 plank) plus moulds/jig details give for a
clinker ply 6 plank version |
| Plywood
Requirements |
3
sheets of 4mm |
| Guidance
Use |
General
purpose - 2 adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
4
x A1 drawings + 5 x A4 instruction sheets - moulds also
given for a clinker ply version of the 4 plank Christine |
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