Boat Catalog Based on the excellent work of Tom Yost published in the Internet http://www.yostwerks.com Put together by Ruedi Anneler Biber Boote Bueren an der Aare Switzerland http://www.biber-boote.ch Page 1 of 69
Table of Contents Introduction... 5 Types... 5 Construction... 6 Kidarka... 8 Kidarka Single Chine Baidarka...10 Nikumi... 11 Nikumi Multi Chine Baidarka...12 Nikumi 19 Multi Chine Baidarka...13 Sea Bee... 14 Sea Bee 13 Multi Chine Kayak...15 Sea Cruiser... 16 Sea Cruiser 17 Single Chine Kayak...18 Sea Cruiser 17R Single Chine Kayak...19 Sea Flea... 20 Sea Flea 11 Single Chine Kayak...21 Sea Flea 12 Single Chine Kayak...22 Sea Otter... 23 Sea Otter Single Chine Kayak...25 Sea Otter R - Single Chine Kayak...26 Sea Pup... 27 Sea Pup Single Chine Kayak... 28 Page 2 of 69
Sea Pup Multi Chine Kayak... 29 Sea Raider... 30 Sea Raider Single Chine Kayak...31 Sea Raider LC Single Chine Kayak...32 Sea Ranger... 33 Sea Ranger Single Chine Kayak...34 Sea Ranger LC Single Chine Kayak...35 Sea Ranger ST Single Chine Kayak...36 Sea Ranger - Single Chine Wood Strip Kajak...37 Sea Rider... 38 Sea Rider Single Chine Kayak...39 Sea Rider Single Chine Wood Frame Kajak...40 Sea Rover... 41 Sea Rover - Single Chine Kayak...42 Sea Rover 2 - Single Chine Kayak...43 Sea Rover LC - Single Chine Kayak...44 Sea Rover ST - Single Chine Kayak...45 Sea Tour... 46 Sea Tour 13 - Single Chine Kayak...48 Sea Tour 15 - Single Chine Kayak...49 Sea Tour 15 R - Single Chine Kayak...50 Sea Tour 17 - Single Chine Kayak...51 Sea Tour Exp... 52 Page 3 of 69
Sea Tour 15 Exp Multi Chine Kayak...53 Sea Tour 17 Exp - Multi Chine Kayak...54 Sea Tour 20 Exp - Multi Chine Double Kayak...55 Sonnet... 56 Sonnet 14 / 4 Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak...58 Sonnet 14 / 4 wide Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak...59 Sonnet 14 / 6 Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak...60 Sonnet 16 / 4 Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak...61 Sonnet 16 / 4 wide Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak...62 Sonnet 18 / 4 Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak...63 Sonnet Double 15.5 / 6 Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak...64 Yarra... 66 Yarra Folding Kayak...67 Yarra LC Folding Kayak... 68 Page 4 of 69
Introduction This document shows abstracts for all boats designed by Tom Yost. Its main purpose is to serve as a quick information source, and for a quick comparison opportunity only. All content shown here is an excerpt of information presented on http://www.yostwerks.com in the internet. Please be aware of the fact that the information given on 's website is the only valid source of information. His website one need to know (offsets, frame construction, skinning, maintenance and so far) to be able to build one of these boats. The boats are listed here in alphabetical order. says: All kayaks are designed for good performance, ease of construction, and low cost. Unlike most commercial folding kayaks, these boats are narrow, shallow, and light weight. Many of the designs are based on traditional Inuit (Greenland) and Aleut ( Baidarka) kayaks. All designs, all plans, and all instructions in this manual are "free". Remark Information we were unable to find are shown as a red interrogation mark (?). Types The boats fall into four general categories Performance Sea Rover, Sea Ranger, Sea Rider, Sea Raider, Sea Glider, Nikumi 19 Touring Sea Cruiser, Sea Tour 13,15,17, Sea Otter, Nikumi, Yarra Children / Small Paddler Sea Flea, Sea Pup, Sea Otter Inflatables Sonnet 16 and Sonnet 18 Page 5 of 69
Construction All designs in this manual, except inflatables, can be constructed as folder, in wood frame, in woodstrip/fiberglass or stitch&glue (S&G) versions, though instructions are not provided for these hard shell versions. Folder Construction Folder construction is a simplified version of the Feathercraft technique. Aluminum stringers, HDPE (plastic) cross sections, and a lightweight PVC skin Construction time is approximately 100 hrs. Costs averaging $500.00US Assembly time under 30 minutes. Wood frame (non-folder) Construction Construction time is approximately 65 hrs. Costs averaging $200.00 Any design, except inflatables, in the manual that can be constructed as a folding kayak can also be constructed as a wood frame non-folder. Wood frame construction is based in part on the techniques of George Dyson. Stitch and Glue Construction No further information available Inflatable / Folder hybrid 4 sponsons / 3 aluminum stringers Construction time is approximately 50hrs. Costs averaging $250.00 Assembly time average 10 minutes. Page 6 of 69
Three hybrids... Nikki, Sea Ranger, and Sea Rider Page 7 of 69
Kidarka The Kidarka is a child size single-chine Baidarka. This kayak can be constructed with a wood frame or as an aluminum / HDPE folder. Standard Stem Bifid Stem Page 8 of 69
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Kidarka Single Chine Baidarka Length 11ft 8 / 3'556 mms, Beam 19 / 515 mms, Deck front 8.8 / 224 mms, aft 6.1 / 150 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 20 x 16 / 508 mms x 406 mms, Sections 5 Displacement 150lbs / 67.5 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 20 lbs / 9 kgs Page 10 of 69
Nikumi The "Nikumi" Iqyax / Baidarka is a wood frame multi-chine touring kayak. Construction is of cedar stringers and plywood cross sections. The aft deck profile is a flat surface equal to the gunwale height at each station. This shape is useful in entry / exit and in rolling. The forward deck has a single stringer Aleut peaked style deckridge. ** The 36" Cross Section 1 distance from the bow is a variable. Place station one on the strongback near the end with all other cross sections starting at this point. The bow can vary between 36" and 44" or so ahead of the Cross Section 1 station. This will be determined during construction. The next several pages display bow and stern construction details including an extra cross section (0) whose positioning is optional if needed. This is more art than science, especially when a "Bifid" bow is involved! Non folding wood frame, transparent Vinyl skin Page 11 of 69
Nikumi Multi Chine Baidarka Length 17 17.5ft / 5'182-5'334 mms, Beam 21 / 533 mms, Deck front 10.5 / 267 mms, aft 7.5 / 191 mms Coaming 22 x 16 / 559 mms x 406 mms, Sections 8 Displacement 325lbs / 146.5 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs max, Boat 35lbs / 15.8 kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 35lbs / 15.8 kgs Page 12 of 69
Nikumi 19 Multi Chine Baidarka Length 18ft / 5'486 mms, Beam 19 / 483 mms, Deck front 9.5 / 241 mms, aft 7 / 178 mms Coaming 22 x 16 / 559 mms x 406 mms,, Sections 8 Displacement 250lbs / 112.5 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat 35lbs / 15.8 kgs, Gear?lbs /? kgs Weight 35lbs / 15.8 kgs Greater length, narrower beam, and lower profile than the Nikumi Baidarka. Designed for greater performance but less utility. The shallow and flat aft deck is designed for rolling. The length can easily be stretched to 18.5ft if desired. Page 13 of 69
Sea Bee The Sea Bee 13 is a multichine kayak designed for paddlers up to 200lbs / 90 kgs. The boat is designed for good handling in rough water conditions. Page 14 of 69
Sea Bee 13 Multi Chine Kayak Length 13ft / 3962 mms, Beam 23.7 / 602 mms, Deck front 8.6 / 218 mms, aft 7.9 / 202 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 mms x 406 mms, Sections 5 Displacement 250lbs / 112.5 kgs, Paddler max 200lbs / 90 kgs, Boat 25lbs / 11.25 kgs, Gear 25lbs / 11.25 kgs Weight Skin 18oz (hull), 20oz (deck), 25lbs / 11.25 kgs Page 15 of 69
Sea Cruiser The is a larger displacement Greenland kayak design. It has a 32" / 812 mms long coaming to accomodate easier entry / exit for larger paddlers. The kayak features a wood coaming and Velcro zipper flap. Though similar in dimensions to a Feathercraft Khatsalano, it has a different hull shape plus a moderate amount of rocker. Overall stability is quite good. Sea Cruiser folder, built by Rodolfo Maurette of Argentina Page 16 of 69
This Sea Cruiser frame is built with 6063-T6 aluminum tubing Page 17 of 69
Sea Cruiser 17 Single Chine Kayak Length 17.5ft / 5'334 mms, Beam 22 / 560 mms, Deck front 11 / 279 mms, aft 6.75 / 171 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement 300lbs / 135 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight? lbs /? kgs Page 18 of 69
Sea Cruiser 17R Single Chine Kayak Length 17.5ft / 5'334 mms, Beam 22 / 560 mms, Deck front 11 / 279 mms, aft 9.25 / 235 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement 300lbs / 135 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight? lbs /? kgs Page 19 of 69
Sea Flea The Sea Flea is designed for smaller paddlers in the 50lb to 100lb range. Deck rigging and gunwale rub strips have yet to be added to this wood frame non-folding version. Page 20 of 69
Sea Flea 11 Single Chine Kayak Length 11ft / 3'353 mms, Beam 19 / 483 mms, Deck front 8.5 / 216 mms, aft? /?178 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 19 x 16 / 483 mms x 406 mms, Sections 4 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 20 lbs / 9 kgs Page 21 of 69
Sea Flea 12 Single Chine Kayak Length 12ft / 3'658 mms, Beam 19 / 483 mms, Deck front 8.5 / 216 mms, aft? /?178 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 19 x 16 / 483 mms x 406 mms, Sections 4 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 20 lbs / 9 kgs Page 22 of 69
Sea Otter This design incorporates new features such as a breakdown aluminum / PVC sleeve coaming, aluminum stem plates, a raised flat aft deck for greater gear storage, and a 42 / 1'067 mms folded length. With a 15ft / 4'600 mms length, and a 20 / 508 mms beam performance is good. Weight is under 30lbs / 13.5 kgs. The Sea Otter is a lower volume version of the Sea Tour 15. Maximum beam and chine width are 90% of the Sea Tour 15 dimensions. Recommended capacities range from 160lbs / 73 kgs to 225lbs / 102 kgs based on "Paddler + boat + gear". The smaller size of this folder makes it a good choice for air travel. The Sea Otter-R is a lower aft deck version designed for rolling / light touring. This version uses different cross sections 4 through 6, a flat coaming, and a new skin. The flat aft deck is nearly 2 / 51 mms above the gunwale low point for greater freeboard and storage. This is a change from the flat aft deck Greenland kayaks which have the deck at the same height as the gunwales. Two additional.5 / 13 mms deck tubes are required. Page 23 of 69
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Sea Otter Single Chine Kayak Length 15ft / 4'750 mms, Beam 20 / 508 mms, Deck front 10.25 / 260 mms, aft 9 / 178 mms, Freeboard 2.9 / 74 mms @ 80 kgs Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement 225lbs / 102 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 32lbs / 14.5 kgs Page 25 of 69
Sea Otter R - Single Chine Kayak Length 15ft / 4'750 mms, Beam 20 / 508 mms, Deck front 10.25 / 260 mms, aft 9 / 178 mms, Freeboard 2.9 / 74 mms @ 80 kgs Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement 225lbs / 102 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 32lbs / 14.5 kgs Page 26 of 69
Sea Pup The Sea Pup was designed for kids and small adults. Though it has a narrow beam ( 19"), it retains good stability for learning basic paddling skills, and enough performance and size for many years of use. Like the other folders in this manual, it uses aluminum stringers, HDPE cross sections, and a PVC skin. Paddler weights range from 75 to 140 lbs. For smaller paddlers, the Sea Flea is now available. Marcel and McKinley Rodriquez and the Sea Pup Folder Page 27 of 69
Sea Pup Single Chine Kayak Length 14ft / 4'267 mms, Beam 19 / 483 mms, Deck front 19 / 229 mms, aft 6.5 / 165 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 22 x 16 / 559 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement 100lbs / 45 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight? lbs /? kgs Page 28 of 69
Sea Pup Multi Chine Kayak Length 14ft / 4'267 mms, Beam 19 / 483 mms, Deck front 6.45 / 164 mms, aft 6.45 / 164 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 24 x 16 / 610 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight? lbs /? kgs Page 29 of 69
Sea Raider The Sea Raider and Sea Raider LC are low volume designs for larger paddlers. The boats are identical with the exception of the larger coaming on the LC version. Page 30 of 69
Sea Raider Single Chine Kayak Length 17.5ft / 5340 mms, Beam 20.25 / 515 mms, Deck front 10.25 / 260 mms, aft 9 / 178 mms, Freeboard 2.4 / 61 mms Coaming 24 x 16 / 610 mms x 406 mms, Sections 8 Displacement 262lbs / 118 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight? lbs /? kgs Page 31 of 69
Sea Raider LC Single Chine Kayak Length 17.5ft / 5340 mms, Beam 20.25 / 515 mms, Deck front 10.25 / 260 mms, aft 9 / 178 mms, Freeboard 2.4 / 61 mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 8 Displacement 262lbs / 118 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight? lbs /? kgs Page 32 of 69
Sea Ranger The Sea Ranger folding Greenland kayak is a larger displacement version of the Sea Rover. It's designed to be an all around performer like the Sea Rider. The low aft deck 6in ( 15.2cm) provides 2.2in (5.5cm) of freeboard at the designed displacement. Maximum paddler weight is 200lbs / 90 kgs, Coaming size is 22" X 16" / 560 X 406 mms Page 33 of 69
Sea Ranger Single Chine Kayak Length 17.5ft / 5330 mms, Beam 19.5 / 495 mms, Deck front 10 / 250 mms, aft 6 / 152 mms, Freeboard 2.2 / 56 mms Coaming 22 x 16 / 560 x 405 mms, Sections 8 Displacement 200lbs / xxx kgs, Paddler max. 200lbs / 91 kgs, Boat??lbs, Gear 1??lbs Weight 32lbs / 14.4 kgs A larger displacement version of the Sea Rover. Designed to be an all around performer. Page 34 of 69
Sea Ranger LC Single Chine Kayak Length 17.5ft / 5330 mms, Beam 20.25 / 514 mms, Deck front 10 / 250 mms, aft 7 / 178 mms, Freeboard 2.2 / 56 mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 760 x 405 mms, Sections 7 (one less than the Sea Ranger) Displacement 200lbs / xxx kgs, Paddler max. 200lbs / 91 kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear?lbs /? kgs Weight 32lbs / 14.4 kgs No front view available Page 35 of 69
Sea Ranger ST Single Chine Kayak Length 17.5ft / 5330 mms, Beam 19.5 / 495 mms, Deck front 10.75 / 273 mms, aft 8.5 / 215 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 760 x 405 mms, Sections 7 (one less than the Sea Ranger) Displacement 200lbs / 90 kgs, Paddler max. 200lbs / 90 kgs, Boat 32lbs / 14.4 kgs, Gear?lbs /? kgs Weight 32lbs / 14.4 kgs Sports Touring version of the Sea Ranger. Straight forward deck ridge. Page 36 of 69
Sea Ranger - Single Chine Wood Strip Kajak A standard Sea Ranger with cross section offsets provided at every foot along it's length for making wood stripping stations on a strongback. Page 37 of 69
Sea Rider The Sea Rider has greater rocker, chine flare, and deadrise than the Sea Rover and the Sea Ranger. It is designed for quick turning. Stability is good for a kayak of this size. The low aft deck (6.5" / 165 mms) limits gear storage for touring. Maximum paddler weight is 200lbs / 90 kgs. Page 38 of 69
Sea Rider Single Chine Kayak Length 17.3ft / 5270 mms, Beam 19.5 / 495 mms, Deck front 10 / 254 mms, Deck back 6.5 / 165 mms Coaming 22 x 16 / 559 mms x 406 mms, Sections 8 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max 200lbs / 90 kgs, Boat 35lbs / 14.4 kgs, Gear? lbs. Weight 35lbs / 14.4 kgs Page 39 of 69
Sea Rider Single Chine Wood Frame Kajak Non folding wood frame, transparent Vinyl skin Page 40 of 69
Sea Rover The Sea Rover boats are low volume folding Greenland "rolling" kayaks. Stability, though less than the Sea Rider and Sea ranger, is good. The Sea Rover has a 6.0in low deck and a 24 x 16 coaming. The maximum designed paddler weight is 190lbs. The Sea Rover 2 has a 5.75in low deck and a 22 x 16 coaming. The maximum designed paddler weight is 180lbs. The Sea Rover LC is a large coaming version (30 x 16 ) of the Sea Rover 2. The maximum designed paddler weight is 180 lbs. The Sea Rover ST is the "Sport Touring" version of the Sea Ranger LC with a taller flat aft deck (8 ), and a more peaked forward deckridge. The taller deckridge provides greater gear storage aft and more foot room forward. Page 41 of 69
Sea Rover - Single Chine Kayak Length 17ft / 5181 mms, Beam 18.5 / 470 mms, Deck front 9.75 / 248 mms, aft 6 / 152 mms, Freeboard 1.5 / 38 mms Coaming 24 x 16 / 610 x 406 mms, Sections 8 Displacement 240lbs / 108 kgs, Paddler max 190lbs / 85.5 kgs, Boat 32lbs / 14.4 kgs, Gear 18lbs / 8.1 kgs Weight 32lbs / 14.4 kgs Page 42 of 69
Sea Rover 2 - Single Chine Kayak Length 17ft / 5181 mms, Beam 18.5 / 470 mms, Deck front 9.75 / 248 mms, aft 5.75 / 146 mms, Freeboard 1.25 / 32 mms Coaming 22 x 16 / 559 x 406 mms, Sections 8 Displacement 225lbs / 101 kgs Weight 34lbs /15.3 kgs Very low volume Greenland "rolling" kayak. Bow, stern and freeboard lower than the Sea Rover. Page 43 of 69
Sea Rover LC - Single Chine Kayak Length 17ft / 5181 mms, Beam 18.5 / 470 mms, Deck front 9.75 / 248 mms, aft 5.75 / 146 mms, Freeboard 1.25 / 32 mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 x 406 mms, Sections 8 Displacement 225lbs / 101 kgs Weight 32lbs / 14.4 kgs Low volume Greenland "rolling" kayak. Large coaming version of the Sea Rover 2. Page 44 of 69
Sea Rover ST - Single Chine Kayak Length 17ft / 5181 mms, Beam 18.5 / 470 mms, Deck front 5.75 / 9248 mms /, aft 5.75 / 146 mms, Freeboard 1.25 / 32 mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 x 406 mms, Sections 8 Displacement 225lbs / 101 kgs, Paddler max 180lbs/ 81 kgs, Boat 32lbs / 14.4 kgs, Gear 13lbs / 5.8 kgs Weight 32lbs / 14.4 kgs. "Sport Touring" version of the Sea Rover. Has a taller flat aft deck, and a more peaked forward deckridge. The taller deckridge provides greater gear storage aft and more foot room forward. Page 45 of 69
Sea Tour The Sea Tour 13 / 15 / 17 are stable touring kayaks with greater displacement and gear storage capability than the Greenland designs in this manual. Compared to the Greenland boats, they are wider and taller, and have a peaked aft deck. The coaming is a 2 piece, and it follows the sloping contour of the aft deck unlike the flat Greenland style coamings / deck. The two piece coaming fits in a travel case with the kayak, and the peaked deck makes it possible to skin the deck with one section of PVC. The Sea Tour 15-R / 17-R are flat aft deck versions designed for rolling / light touring. The flat aft deck is 2 / 51 mms above the gunwale low point for greater gear storage. This is a change from the flat aft deck Greenland kayaks which have the deck at the same height as the gunwales. Two additional.5 / 14 mms aft deck tubes are required. A flat one-piece coaming is used on this version. Page 46 of 69
Sea Tour 17-R by David Long Page 47 of 69
Sea Tour 13 - Single Chine Kayak Length 13ft / 3'962 mms, Beam 22 / 559 mms, Deck front 11 / 279 mms, aft 10 / 254 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 25lbs / 11.25 kgs Page 48 of 69
Sea Tour 15 - Single Chine Kayak Length 15ft / 4'572 mms, Beam 22 / 559 mms, Deck front 11 / 279 mms, aft 10 / 254 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 30lbs / 13.5 kgs Page 49 of 69
Sea Tour 15 R - Single Chine Kayak The Sea Tour 15-R has a raised flat aft deck and a flat coaming. Otherwise, it's identical to the Sea Tour 15. Length 15ft / 4'572 mms, Beam 22 / 559 mms, Deck front 11 / 279 mms, aft 9 / 229 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 30lbs / 13.5 kgs Page 50 of 69
Sea Tour 17 - Single Chine Kayak Length 17ft / 5'181 mms, Beam 22 / 559 mms, Deck front 12 / 305 mms, aft 11.1 / 282 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement 300lbs / 136 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 35lbs / 16 kgs Page 51 of 69
Sea Tour Exp The Sea Tour EXP ( Expedition) 15', 17', and 20' (Double), are multi-chine touring kayaks with greater displacement and gear storage capability than the Sea Tour single - chine designs. Compared to the Sea Tour's, they are wider and taller. The 15' and 17' singles have a flat aft deck configuration. The double has a full length peaked deck. Page 52 of 69
Sea Tour 15 Exp Multi Chine Kayak Length 14.5-15ft / 4'572 mms, Beam 24 / 610 mms, Deck front 11 / 279 mms, aft 7.75 / 197 mms, Freeboard 2.75 / 70 mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 mms x 406 mms, Sections 5 Displacement 300lbs / 135 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight? lbs /? kgs Page 53 of 69
Sea Tour 17 Exp - Multi Chine Kayak Length 17.5ft / 5'334 mms, Beam 24 / 610 mms, Deck front 11 / 279 mms, aft 7.75 / 197 mms, Freeboard 3 / 76 mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement 350lbs / 157.5 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 30lbs / 13.5 kgs Page 54 of 69
Sea Tour 20 Exp - Multi Chine Double Kayak Length 19.5 20ft / 6'096 mms, Beam 26 / 660 mms, Deck front 12.6 / 320 mms, aft 11.9 / 303 mms, Freeboard 3.5 / 89 mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 mms x 406 mms, Sections 7 Displacement 500lbs / 225 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 55lbs / 25 kgs Page 55 of 69
Sonnet The Sonnet is an inflatable / folder hybrid. The frame consists of 4 sponsons, 3 aluminum stringers, and 2 cross braces. There are no deck ridge or cross sections. The skin is 10oz Coverene PVC. Assembly is consistently under 10 minutes, with disassembly under 5 minutes. On the Sonnet inflatables, stations are used for the skinning frame, but are not part of the completed boat. Page 56 of 69
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Sonnet 14 / 4 Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak The Sonnet 14 is designed to use a pair of 13.5' Folbot "Kodiak" top sponsons and a pair of 11' Folbot "Aleut" bottom sponsons. Length 14ft / 4'267 mms, Beam 22 / 559 mms, Deck front 20.3 / 516 mms, aft 20.3 / 516 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 3 Displacement 225lbs / 102 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 20 lbs / 9 kgs Page 58 of 69
Sonnet 14 / 4 wide Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak The Sonnet 14 is designed to use a pair of 13.5' Folbot "Kodiak" top sponsons and a pair of 11' Folbot "Aleut" bottom sponsons. Length 14ft / 4'267 mms, Beam 23.5 / 597 mms, Deck front 20.3 / 516 mms, aft 20.3 / 516 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 3 Displacement 250lbs / 102 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 20 lbs / 9 kgs Page 59 of 69
Sonnet 14 / 6 Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak The Sonnet 14/6 is 14ft LOA and uses 6 Folbot Kodiak 13.5ft sponsons. It is a smaller singles version of the Sonnet Double. The use of a third sponson per side greatly increases displacement and permits a drier ride than the Sonnet 14/4 and 16/4 designs. Length 14ft / 4'267 mms, Beam 23.5 / 597 mms, Deck front 11 / 280 mms, aft 11 / 280 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 3 Displacement 300lbs / 135 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight? lbs /? kgs Page 60 of 69
Sonnet 16 / 4 Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak The Sonnet 16 is designed to use four Folbot sponsons (15' upper and 13.5' lower), 3 aluminum stringers, and 2 cross braces. Length 16ft / 4'877 mms, Beam 21 / 533 mms, Deck front? /? mms, aft? /? mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 3 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 23 lbs / 10.5 kgs Page 61 of 69
Sonnet 16 / 4 wide Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak The Sonnet 16 is designed to use four Folbot sponsons (15' upper and 13.5' lower), 3 aluminum stringers and 2 cross braces. Length 16ft / 4'877 mms, Beam 22.5 / 572 mms, Deck front 7.5 / 191 mms, aft 7.5 / 191 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 3 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 23lbs / 10.5 kgs Page 62 of 69
Sonnet 18 / 4 Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak The Sonnet 19 is designed to use four inflatable sponsons, and three stringers. Length 17.1ft / 5'212 mms, Beam 23 / 580 mms, Deck front? /? mms, aft? /? mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 3 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 24 lbs / 10.8 kgs Page 63 of 69
Sonnet Double 15.5 / 6 Single Chine Inflatable Hybrid Folding Kayak The Sonnet Double 15.5 / 6 uses six Folbot Greenland II 15ft / 4'572 mms sponsons. At 35lbs / 15.8 kgs, the Sonnet Double is easy to carry or load on car racks. In addition to it's use as a 500+lb / 225 kgs displacement folding double, it's compact size and light weight make it easy to paddle as a single. It can be built as a dedicated double with two coamings a single with one center coaming with three smaller coaming's a single large washboard coaming for both single and double use. It paddles well as a single from the aft coaming, though better balance can be achieved with a more center paddling position. The smaller Sonnet 14/6 is the singles version of this design. Page 64 of 69
Length 15.5ft / 4'724 mms, Beam 26 / 660 mms, Deck front 11.25 / 286, aft 11.25 / 286 mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 32 x 16 / 813 mms x 406 mms, Sections 5 Displacement 500lbs / 225 kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight 35lbs / 15.8 kgs Page 65 of 69
Yarra The Yarra is a small 14.5' x 24" touring kayak. It has 4 tube sections per stringer and a compact folded size. The Yarra LC open cockpit (washboard coaming) version can be built if more room is required for entry / exit and gear access. Zow Miller and his yellow Yarra folder. Page 66 of 69
Yarra Folding Kayak Length 14.5ft / 4'420 mms, Beam 24 / 610 mms, Deck front? /? mms, aft? /? mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 30 x 16 / 762 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight? lbs /? kgs Page 67 of 69
Yarra LC Folding Kayak Length 14.5ft / 4'420 mms, Beam 24 / 610 mms, Deck front? /? mms, aft? /? mms, Freeboard? /? mms Coaming 52 x 16 / 1'320 mms x 406 mms, Sections 6 Displacement?lbs /? kgs, Paddler max?lbs /? kgs, Boat?lbs /? kgs, Gear? lbs /? kgs Weight?lbs /? kgs Page 68 of 69
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