Kayak Gentian Bay

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gentian Bay after a test dip off Madeline Island near Ashland, WI and before final finishing.

This is an example of a slender multichine design meant to be fast and light. It features 4 ounce glass in and out with 4MM hull planks and 3MM deck and custom coaming.

If you built an S&G kayak from one of the kit companys you may have found it a bit wide. I had built on from plans from a company out east. It was nice but better suited to a 300 pound load. I liked the multichine design but wanted something more slender for occassional paddling. I designed this to accomodate that requirement. I still have it in the garage. It's about 38 pounds.

Don't be afraid to contact me via email or by phone. Information is on the contact page which has been updated. I had hoped to have more plans details up this year however many folks are requesting custom work..

If you do not see a canoe plan or kayak plan you are looking for, please contact me and I can email you a PDF with descriptions, lines and particulars.

Hull Description:
Asymmetrical hull, long fine entry, slight tumblehome center, followed by a fuller stern. Plumb bow and stern for longest possible waterline, shallow vee cross section. Maximum recommended capacity is ___ lbs for a minimum __ inch freeboard.

Specifications:
15’ 6" Length Overall x 21” max beam
__” Beam and 1__” waterline length @ 250 lbs
__” Beam and 1__” waterline length @ 350 lbs

Weight: 38 pounds (without seat)
Bow Height: 1_._”
Middle Height: 1_._”
Stern Height: 1_.__”
Bow Rocker: _.__”
Stern Rocker: .__”

Construction:
8 “planks” of 4MM marine grade okoume ply, 4 ounce glass inside and out.

 

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