kid kayak

[Pete Dorr]

Ok, I want to make 2 kid sized kayak / bateau boats. Kids are currently 9 & 7.

I want to do this project for very few $$ and very fast.

If I limit the length to what I can get out of an 8' sheet of ply will the boat be too short or will it work ok ?

I'm thinking a little rocker at the bottom with a 1x1 "keel" to help the boat paddle straight.

Construction adhesive & nails for all fastening.

Cover with interior latex paint that I have on my shelf.

If the boats last 3 years then I'll consider that a win.

I don't have plans but I can draw something up pretty easily that should work well enough.

Any thoughts ?

[John Bell]

Check out Gavin Atkin's "Mouse".

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mouseboats

[LeeG]

I made something like that for my nephew who was 50lbs at the time,,don't make the bottom too narrow.

[Donn]

Here are plans and instructions for a 1-sheet CubCanu. (http://www.angelfire.com/ego/lewisboatworks/Plans/Cubcanu.doc)

[ 05-29-2003, 01:48 PM: Message edited by: Donn ]

[JimD]

Glen-L has a stitch and glue kidyak, weight approx 20 lbs. Can be made from one sheet of 1/8" or 1/4" ply, length 9' so a couple butt joints would be required. If you were going to do her in 1/8 inch I would suggest you would definitly have to glass her which would probably triple the cost.

[Steve Lansdowne]

Consider using Funnoodles (3" diameter 5' long colorful foam pieces that are fun in the pool) for gunnels/flotation.