This 12' x 26"" [3.7m x 6cm] stitch and glue plywood kayak is responsive and stable recreational kayak. Equipped with waterproof hatches and bulkheads it incorporates the safety features of a full sea kayak in a small, easy to handle package. With a 280 lbs [130 kg] capacity it suitable for large adults but is not too big for children. The standard sea kayak sized cockpit can be fitted with a sprayskirt for those venturing into rougher conditions.
This design can be built with flush wooden hatches or the watertight rubber hatches typical of production sea kayak designs. Drawings for either option are included.
Included in the Plans:
- Thirteen 24" x 36" [61cm x 91cm] Drawing Pages Plus two 24" x 156" including: An overall drawing, a full size "stacked" form drawing showing all the forms and then all the forms drawn individually and at full size, Patterns for both recessed and flush hatches, Bulkhead patterns, and extensive annotation to guide you through building this sea kayak plan.
- Building the Petrel Manual: This instruction manual breaks down the steps of building a Stitch and Glue kayak in the Petrel Family of designs.
- $139.00
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Body Plan Drawing
Profile Drawing
Plan (Top View) Drawing
