King Canvasback

A beautiful little 15 ft kayak that weighs only 65 lb

Category
Mechanix Illustrated
Designer
John M. Miller Jr.
Published
Mechanix Illustrated, p. 52

A longer redesign of Mechanix Illustrated's popular Canvasback kayak: 15 ft long, 31 in. wide and just 65 lb, built for about $85 in a few weekends. An ideal father-and-son project that one person can handle; two fit atop a small car.

Specifications

Length
15 ft
Beam
31 in
Weight
65 lb
Construction
Plywood frames from templates, keelson; canvas covered

Downloads

Plan sheets 6

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