Fair Dink
7th November 2016, 12:16 PM
I am looking for a light, fairly compact solo craft. I have a Michalak Larsboat which is very stable and at 15.5 ft. it tracks well.
I now want something lighter and easier to throw onto the car.
I can get access to moulds for both Thomas Hill's Charlotte and Oughtred's Wee Rob, but don't have the patience or workshop space for a Clinker build.
The Laker 13 comes as a free plan an by stretching with a 6" straight plug it should carry about 120KG, and have a generous cockpit opening.
It is a bit agricultural in looks, but I have a Michalak canoe, so obviously that's not such a big deal.
Graham Byrne's Moccasin can come out of 2 sheet of 4mm for the 12'9" version and being a canoe,is lighter than the kayak and can cartop upside down, which is more stable.
The downside is that he only sells paper plans and the exchange rate and postage add up.
It is, however a very clever shape, which he uses in his very successful range of canoes, Diva kayak and a range of sailing and powerboats.
Any thoughts?
Steve.
I now want something lighter and easier to throw onto the car.
I can get access to moulds for both Thomas Hill's Charlotte and Oughtred's Wee Rob, but don't have the patience or workshop space for a Clinker build.
The Laker 13 comes as a free plan an by stretching with a 6" straight plug it should carry about 120KG, and have a generous cockpit opening.
It is a bit agricultural in looks, but I have a Michalak canoe, so obviously that's not such a big deal.
Graham Byrne's Moccasin can come out of 2 sheet of 4mm for the 12'9" version and being a canoe,is lighter than the kayak and can cartop upside down, which is more stable.
The downside is that he only sells paper plans and the exchange rate and postage add up.
It is, however a very clever shape, which he uses in his very successful range of canoes, Diva kayak and a range of sailing and powerboats.
Any thoughts?
Steve.