Our LITTLE KATE open canoe
is a modification of the classic John Rushton Wee Lassie design
which he was producing over a hundred years ago. The originals
were of lapstrake Cedar planking but we have modified the
design so that it can be built using the frameless ply/epoxy
or stitch and tape construction. Four planks are used per
side and these are simply stitched together edge to edge with
wire and sealed with resin/tape or epoxy fillets. She can
be made from a couple of sheets of 4mm ply and she weighs
around 20 lbs. She is an ideal single canoe for portaging
around normally inaccessible back waters.
NOTE - the plans now give
the plank shapes for a 32" beam version for greater carrying
capacity.
Little
Kate Particulars |
| LOA |
11'6" |
3.50m |
| Beam |
27"
and 32" |
0.69m
and 0.81m |
| Hull
Mid Depth |
9
3/4" |
0.25m |
| Approx.
Dry Weight |
20lbs |
9kg |
| Approx.
Capacity |
300lbs
and 400lbs |
136kg
and 181kg |
Hull
Shape |
Multi
chine - narrow beam version with4 and 5 plank versions - wider
beam with 4 planks per side |
| Construction
Method |
Stitch
and tape but mould drawing also given for 4 plank narrow and
wide beam clinker version |
| Plywood
Requirements |
2
sheets of 4mm |
| Guidance
Use |
General
purpose single adult or child |
| Drawing/Design
Package |
4
x A1 sheets plus 4 x A4 instruction sheets |
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