
This design is a slightly smaller
sister to our Explorer 16' open strip planked canoe - in this
case we have used a similar hull design with a 'U' shaped
mid body with plenty of tumblehome in the topsides making
her easy to paddle and very stable. Construction is from 5
or 6mm Cedar strip glued edge to edge over a building jig.
The jig uses mould sections which are computer faired and
given full size on the plans. She can be set up for single
use but the drawings show seats for up to 3 people.
15'
Explorer Particulars |
| LOA |
14'10" |
4.52m |
| Beam |
32" |
0.81m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
12
1/2" |
0.31m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
47lbs |
21kg |
| Approx.
Capacity |
675lbs |
306kg |
Hull
Shape |
Round
bilge with tumblehome |
| Construction
Method |
Cedar
strip plank |
| Strip
Wood Requirements |
1395'
of 1/4" x 5/8" (425m of 6x15mm) WRC |
| Guidance
Use |
General
purpose - 2 adults |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
3
x A1 drawings inc. full-size moulds + 3 x A4 instruction sheets |
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