Plyak by Grandpa's Archive: specs and plans

Plyak

Plyak is a small plywood kayak a little over 11 ft long with a 30 in beam and a weight of about 40 lb, described in the article as a one-man boat with room for a child as crew. It was written for exploring rivers and lakes.

Both ends are identical apart from the keel, so frames at bow and stern match. Frames 1 to 3 are cut from 1/2 in exterior plywood and frame 4 from oak with plywood gussets, all set up on a straight 12 ft 2 x 4 strongback on sawhorses. Waterproof glue is used at every joint. A small, cheap first boat.

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Boats like this one

Same type, closest in length.

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11-Foot Little Auk	Chesapeake Light Craft	11′ 0″ (3.35 m)
11' 4" Wee Lassie	Newfound Woodworks	11′ 4″ (3.45 m)
11' 9" Otter	Newfound Woodworks	11′ 9″ (3.58 m)
12' 8" Excursion	Newfound Woodworks	12′ 8″ (3.86 m)
13' 3" Wee Lassie II	Newfound Woodworks	13′ 3″ (4.04 m)