| Right is a shortened example by Anders Eliasson |
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Left is an example by Derek Blanshard. |
This is the Selway Fisher version
of an old favourite - the Prospector type open canoe. The
original Prospectors were originally designed in Canada and
known as the "workhorse of the North". They had
to have a good carrying capacity for all of the Prospector's
gear and they had to work well through white water and wilderness.
The bow and stern are relatively full and she has good freeboard
amidships to keep her crew dry.
The well rockered keel line
makes her highly maneuverable and the tumblehome in her topsides
makes her both stable and easy to paddle. She is constructed
using simple stitch and tape techniques and she has 5 planks
per side giving her a well rounded and graceful appearance.
Above is an example using floats from our Ranger plans by Steve Cullis.
Fisher
Prospector Particulars |
| LOA |
15'8" |
4.76m |
| Beam |
35" |
0.88m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
14
1/2" |
0.36m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
65lbs |
30kg |
| Approx.
Capacity |
825lbs |
374kg |
Hull
Shape |
Multi-chine
with 5 planks per side and tumblehome |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape - moulds also given for clinker ply |
| Plywood
Requirements |
4
sheets of 4,5 or 6mm |
| Guidance
Use |
General
purpose - high capacity - 2 adults plus 2 children - often used
with gunter mainsail and jib |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
3
x A1 drawings + 9 A4 instruction sheets |
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