> I am looking to build a timber framed, canvas Kayak. (Two man) I am having
> trouble finding sutible plans and specs. If anyone has these and are
> willing to share, could you please send me a message.

> Thankyou

I have my 5 year old Clark Craft Catalog in front of me. They list several plans for canvas covered/wood frame doubles. Most of them seem a bit shorter than I would expect for a double and most have a large single cockpit:

Here are the plan numbers and basic specs including length, beam and cockpit size, plus whatever other notes I was industrious enough to retype for you.

BK55 16'6" x 29" cockpit opening is 98"

BK14 14' x 29" 76" cockpit 5" draft max load 500 pounds Kinda on the small side in my mind. Book says it was designed for an adult and child, or a big adult, or two kids, and for calm waters.

BK20 15' x 32" 7' cockpit 6" draft normal max load of 600 pounds

BK22 15' x 30 6'8" cockpit 6" draft max load 550 pounds Suitable for use as a single. They claim this is supposed to be good handling in moderately rapid rivers.

BK18 17' x 32" 8'6" cockpit maximum load is 1000 pounds I quote from the catalog: "This is a very roomy two-seater that can carry three. There is ample storage space for gear

All the above boats have large, single cockpits and the plans come with plans for sail rigs, spray covers or cockpit covers, and paddles. The BK 18 also has plans for a tranport dolly.

BK29 This looks real promising. I'll just give you the entire catalog entry:

"Two seat Racing Kayak . . . . A long distance two-seat racing kayak. It is suitable for racing on all kinds of water and may also be used as a fast touring craft, with sufficient storage space for light camping gear. Detailed drawings are included for a foot operated steering device which is operated by the front paddler. Overall length is 17'4", beam 23" cockpit length (2) 42", and weighs approximately 35 pounds"

The picture shows a two cockpit kayak, but the "steering device" which I assume is a rudder, is not visible.

All of the pictures in here look like they were taken in the 1950's, so I assume these designs are anything but new. That shouldn't matter too much. Water hasn't changed much in the last 10,000 years (before then, of course there was an ice age and people didn't need boats to cross over bodies of water)

When I got my catalog, the price for a set of these plans was $26 per model. That was 5 years ago. I'd expect the price to be higher now. Contact clarkcraft through their webpage www.clarkcraft.com and either buy a current copy of their catalog, or get their phone number and call them for more info. I believe their catalog is $5 US but their price list is free to US addresses. You may have to pay postage out of the country.

The price list contains canvas and the copper (brass? bronze?) tacks you need to attach it. I really like their canvas. It is a heavier material than the #10 duck I get at the local fabric store, and seems reasonably priced, considering that it is such heavy-duty material. They also have the neat brass strips you apply along the keel (over the canvas) at bow and stern to keep from ripping the hell out of the bottom when you hit a beach.

Their address is 16 Aqua Lane, Tonawanda NY 14150

Their phone is (716) 873-2640

Hope this helps

Paul G. Jacobson