The
original concept for this Sit On Top kayak design was for Wadefishermen
who need to cover long distances and frequently get in and out of
the boat while on the water. We took this concept and shaped it
to achieve a hull with genuine surf and rough water capability and
have a sea kayak-like, planing hull.
The
cockpit floor is peaked under the knees for paddler comfort. The
tankwell is large enough to hold a standard size milk crate and
incorporates framing to support a 5-gallon bucket filled with water
and bait.
The
top panels are tumbled-home (lean in toward the center of the boat)
for easier paddling. But they also transition outward toward the
bow to provide continuous flare for a drier ride while busting through
the surf.
The
assembly instructions are highly detailed with 45+ pages
of text and illustrations. They include suggestions for installing
custom features such as rod holders, pad eyes, and hatches.
Please
note: Even though we've gone through extreme efforts to make hull
assembly as easy as possible, we recommend at least some prior
experience building a project via stitch-and-glue. We have many
simple canoe and boat shelve plans that make for excellent, inexpensive,
starter projects.
The
cockpit and tankwell are both self-bailing which provides for excellent
safety in the event you take on water. Sound judgment and paddling
skill are still requirements.
The
hull has a unique interlocking framing system making assembly very
user friendly. This system is integrated into the hull design allowing
the use of 3/16" (4 mm) plywood throughout the hull, keeping
her nice and light.
The
frames were designed with builder customization in mind. A 6"
(15 cm) day hatch will fit nicely in the cockpit, plenty of room for
a large front hatch, room behind the seat for storage and rod holders,
the possibilities are only limited to the builders imagination.
