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Product Description
Multi-seat expedition kayaks which will carry a large load.
The boat is fantastic — absolutely bombproof in the water. Handles swell and chop really well, gave A. a huge confidence boost, and she was thrilled to have seals playing around her, as well as a pod of porpoises!
SB (Chesapeake Triple owner)
The highly regarded Chesapeake hard chined hull shape is available in a double and triple kayak. They offer the same efficiency, great handling characteristics and ease of building as the singles. They are very stable, track superbly, resist weathercocking and, thanks to a 20 foot waterline, are very fast.
At about 30 kilos (including hatches, watertight bulkheads and deck rigging) these boats are 30 percent lighter than most comparable fibreglass kayaks. The maximum capacity is over 300 kilos but tracking is excellent even with children paddling.
Although many people use these for family day trips the Double and Triple are designed for rugged expedition use. The gunwale construction is strong and rigid. The cockpits are supported by laminated deck beams and structural bulkheads. The large hatches make loading easier and keep equipment safe and dry.
The Triple has three full size cockpits: the centre one is great for taking a child or pet along.
The Chesapeake Kayaks are expedition touring boats that excel in rough water and steep seas. With their high volume bows they cruise over big waves. Their radically cambered foredecks shed water quickly and provide plenty of foot room on those 35 mile days. The stern design assures train-like tracking and minimal weathercocking, even in fierce crosswinds. The hard-chine hull is strongly influenced by West Greenland designs. It is easy to lean and turn, handles following seas with ease, and surfs beautifully. The long waterline and moderate rocker assure plenty of speed.
More than 7,000 Chesapeake series kits have been shipped over the last 10 years. An enduring favourite among paddlers, the Chesapeakes are the gold standard for build-it-yourself sea kayaks. They are easy to build but handsome and fast. High-volume bows lift you over rough seas, or powerboat wakes, while the skeg-like stern prevents weather-cocking in blustery winds.
Epoxy end-pours at the bow and stern simplify construction and provide extra impact strength. The outside of the hull is shrouded in fabric set in epoxy for abrasion resistance. This coating is transparent and will allow the owner to leave the wood grain showing for a beautiful finish which is virtually maintenance free.
Kit
The kit includes:
- Pre-cut wooden panels with pre-cut joints
- Epoxy resin
- Epoxy activator
- Epoxy fillers
- Woven glass fabric
- Woven glass tape
- Ties
- Luxury moulded foam tractor seat
- Padded foam back band
- Deck Rigging
- Adjustable Footbraces
- Comprehensive building manual and plans
- Free technical support from a competent builder
Plans and Manual (Not required by kit purchasers)
These plans and manual contain sufficient information on the cutting of the panels to make it possible to build the boat from scratch rather than a kit. This is an easy boat to build from the plans.
Wood Only
This option contains the solid wood and plywood components pre-cut to the correct size with pre-cut joints, plus the construction manual and plans. It does not contain any of the epoxy to glue and coat the boat, the fabric or tape nor any of the hardware or rigging.
Non-Wood
This option contains only the non wood items needed to build the boat. This option does not contain the plans or manual.
