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CHESAPEAKE Hard Chined Sea Kayaks - Plans & Kits

Expedition Kayaks which will carry a large load. Train like tracking. Plans or full kits available. The Kits contain all the necessary manuals and plans. The kits are supplied from our UK workshop. The Chesapeake 17 is our most popular kayak.

Light Touring versions with a lower volume are available see futher down the page

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Chesapeake Range £620 - £919.00
Chesapeake Range £620

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.

The hull is shrouded in cloth 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.

More than 6,300 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.

The high volume hull swallows up expedition size loads. The 18 is a substantial boat which will comfortably carry substantial people over long distances: 6’ 5” 19 stone paddlers with gear (max 156 Kg). The 17 has a maximum load of 325 lbs (145 Kg) and the 16 has a maximum load of 260 lbs (116 Kg).

14
LOA 14’ (4.3 m)
Beam 21” (0.54 m)
Weight 36 lbs (16.5 Kg)
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16
LOA 15’ 8” (4.77 m)
Beam 23” (0.56 m)
Depth 12” (0.30 m)
Weight 42 lbs (19 kg)
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17
LOA 17’ (5.15 m)
Beam 24” (0.59 m)
Depth 12” (0.30 m)
Weight 44 lbs (20.5 Kg)
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18
LOA 18’ (5.48 m)
Beam 24.5” (0.62 m)
Depth 13” (0.32 m)
Weight 48 lbs (21.7 Kg)


The Chesapeake is also available in a twin seat version and a light touring version when less volume is needed for equipment. See below for more information.

Designed by CLC

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Wooden Kayak Paddles £57 - £157.00
Wooden Kayak Paddles £57

Click on the Accessories button to the left above for details.

 
SPRAY DECK to fit this kayak - £46.00

Hard wearing, high quality blue neoprene coated nylon spray deck to fit the Wood Duck range. 8 ounce (4 nylon and 4 neoprene)

(Delivery to England & Wales approximately £3.50)

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KAYAK COCKPIT COVER - £36.80

Blue neoprene coated nylon Cockpit Cover to fit most of our kayaks 8 ounce (4 nylon and 4 neoprene).


(Delivery to England & Wales approximately £3.50)

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