Design

Kayak

Glen-L Marine's plywood Kayak, a flat-bottomed one- or two-person kayak drawn in 13 ft and 15 ft lengths on one set of plans, using four standard sheets of plywood. Details for a home-made paddle are included.

Written for the amateur with no experience: no layouts, no lofting, illustrated step-by-step instructions and a fastening schedule. Allow 60 to 120 hours. Real medians from build logs show below.

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