Kits & Plans: Easy to Build Wood Stripper Canoes, Rowing Skiffs & Tenders
 
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C1: Building Wood Stripper Canoes, Rowing,Sailing Tenders and Skiffs

Everything you will need is in our kit. Our wood is meticulously milled to get the colour and quality you want. Included are full length western Red Cedar bead & cove strips hand picked to remove imperfections. We even include extras, in case of breakage. Colours vary, so you can design the pattern you want including any accent strips. Also included in your Kit are all the essential and complete parts you will need such as fiberglass, epoxy resin & hardener, application tools, fasteners, abrasives, varnish, brushes and all the trim work is included for most designs.

For easy to read reference material please see Section E Books and Videos.
Recommended are Canoecraft by Ted Moores and Meriln Mohr (item E3), The Stripper's Guide to Canoe Building by David Hazen (E2), Rip, Strip and Row by Brown, Pickett & Harstock (item E6), Featherweight Boatbuilding by McCarthy (item E4) and KayakCraft by Ted Moores (item E21). (see Section E Books and Videos).

You can also have the convenience of precision cut fibreboard Station Molds for Canoes (item CCM), Kayaks (item CKM) and Skiffs/Cosine Wherry (items CSM). We also suuport our customers with a Toll-Free call line 1-800-588-4682 where professional advice is available free of charge.

Wood Stripper Canoe Kits and Plans

• Wee Lassie One (11'6") & Wee Lassie Two (13'6") by Mac McCarthy
  
  The Wee Lassie's light weight and small size make it a solo boat that's a dream to handle. For the fisherman or explorer it's an ideal canoe to get to those seemingly inaccessible ponds. At only 17-20 lbs. a small person or someone who just doesn't want to hurt themselves can easily lift it. As well it can handle over 225 lbs. of rated capacity with ease.
  Plans and Kits:
  Wee Lassie One: Item CWLK1.
  Wee Lassie Two: Item CWLK2).


• The Wee Robbie by Rob Macks
  LOA 10'6"; Beam 27"; Weight 20lbs
  Plans and Kits (item CRMWK).


• Rob Macks Solo Portage Canoe
  LOA 14'6"; Beam 30"; Weight 30lbs
  Plans and Kits (item CRMK).

Bear Mountain Canoe Plans

• 13' Rob Roy Double Paddle Canoe
  
  LOA 12'10"; Beam 27"; Depth 10.2"; Weight 35lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CRRK).


• 15' Bob's Special Traditional Work & Pleasure Canoe
  
  LOA 15'; Beam 34"; Depth 13"; Weight 45 lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CBSK).


• 15' Hiawatha Recreational Canoe
  
  LOA 15'; Beam 33.5"; Depth 12.5"; Weight 45lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CHK).


• 15' Ranger Traditional Pleasure Canoe
  
  LOA 15'; Beam 33.5"; Depth 13.5"; Weight 45lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CRK).


• 15'6" Cottage Cruising Canoe
  
  LOA 15.6"; Beam 33"; Depth 13.5"; Weight 45lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CCCK).


• 15'9" Huron Cruiser Traditional Pleasure Canoe
  
  LOA 15'9"; Beam 31"; Depth 13.5"; Weight 45lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CHCK).


• 16' Canadien "The Cottagers' Canoe"
  
  LOA 16'; Beam 30"; Depth 12.5"; Weight 45lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CCKZ).


• 16' Champlain Traditional Recreational Canoe
  
  LOA 16'; Beam 30"; Depth 12.5"; Weight 45lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CCK1).


• 16' J.G. Brown Traditional Recreational Canoe
  
  LOA 16'; Beam 30"; Depth 12"; Weight 45lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CBK).


• 16' Prospector Traditional Work & Pleasure Canoe
  
  LOA 16'; Beam 33"; Depth 13"; Weight 55lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CPK).


• Freedom 17 Modern Efficient Tripping Canoe
  
  LOA 17'; Beam 33"; Depth 13"; Weight 50lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CFK).


• Nomad 17s Prospector-type Traditional Recreational Canoe
  
  LOA 17'; Beam 34"; Depth 14.5"; Weight 55lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CNK).


• 17' Solo Day Tripper
  
  LOA 17'; Beam 25"; Depth 11.5"; Weight 45lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CSDK).


• Red Bird 17'6" Fast Tripping Canoe
  
  LOA 17'6"; Beam 33"; Depth 12"; Weight 50lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CRBK).


• Freedom 17'9" Modern Efficient Tripping Canoe
  
  LOA 17'9"; Beam 33"; Depth 14"; Weight 55lbs.
  Plans and Kits (item CFKQ).

Wood Stripper Skiffs and Tenders - Kits and Plans

• Building the 14' Cosine Wherry
  
  Depth 17", Beam 52", Weight 100 lbs.
  The Cosine Wherry is a beautiful light rowing boat weighing about a hundred pounds and is well suited for rivers and lakes. With its classic wine glass shaped stern it's a pleasure to row or motor. With the book Rip, Strip and Row by J.D. Brown, building the Cosine Wherry becomes a simple project including easy to follow steps, with photoes and instructions, including full-sized plans. Kits and Plans (Item CCWK).
  Precision Building Molds/Stations are also available for the Cosine Wherry (Item CSM) as well as pre-cut Transoms (Item Ctwhe) .


• The 12’ Electric Launch – The Quiet Alternative
  Traditional design combined with the technology of today: Our Electric Launch combines traditional design with the latest in electric motor technology. The pleasing results offer a classic traditional looking craft that quietly travels across the water with minimal wake and gentle hum without leaving a trace of pollution. The basic hull is built of western red cedar planking and covered with hand-laid fiberglass and low maintenance, durable clear West System Epoxy™ and can be finished in protective marine spar varnish. Each piece of hardware and fitting can be ordered to complement this exquisite craft. We will consult with you to design the interior space to your specific requirements. Each hull can be unique and built to your specifications. Plans (Item CELEp). Also available are Station Molds (Item CSM) and pre-cut Transoms (Item Cten) .


• Building the Rowing Skiff - Stoney Lake 16’:
  The Stoney Lake 16’ is a light ‘Peterborough Style’ double ended rowing skiff designed by Steve Killing and described by Bear Mountain Canoes as “a versatile craft to enjoy alone or with your favourite partner out for a little fishing”. Similar to our Georgian bay Rowing Skiff but requiring no expensive frame nor difficult steam bending , this craft can be built with wood strip epoxy construction, providing a light durable craft. Finished in UV protective spar varnish, this craft will give many years of enjoyment. Specifications: Length 16’; maximum beam 42”;bow height 20”; centre depth 15.5’; draft 4.4”; weight 60-70 lbs and capacity 180-600 lbs. Available as a Kit (Item CCWL) or Plans (CCWLP).


• Building the Traditional Outboard Skiff - Rice Lake 13’ 9”:
  The 13’ 9” Rice Lake 13’ 9” is a light ‘Peterborough Style’ outboard and rowing skiff designed by Steve Killing and described by Bear Mountain Canoes as “sure to be a very useful boat at the cottage for fishing, rowing or just knocking about.”. Built with wood strip epoxy construction, finished in spar varnish, this craft will give a stable ride, row well with up to three adults aboard and has the flexibility of adding a small outboard or electric motor. Specifications: Length 13’ 9”; maximum beam 48”;bow height 19”; centre depth 16’; draft 4.8”; weight 70-90 lbs and capacity 180-600 lbs. Available as a Kit (Item CCWM) or Plans (CCWMP).


• Building the 8' and 9 ˝' Blue Water Yacht Rowing and Sailing Tenders
  We believe our Blue Water Yacht Tenders are the best looking and sea-keeping tenders around. Hull design includes a traditional look with strong and extremely durable construction. Light weight, approximately 65 lbs, the Tenders are easily car topped, safely towed safely and easily lifted on to a deck. A small motor may also be added.
  This tender features traditional style with hard wearing hull. Light in weight, easy to tow, stow and lift up on to a swim platform, deck or dock. Their appeal is beauty, craftsmanship and handling which makes them perfect for a row, sail or cruise with a small motor. As each hull is coated with durable West System Epoxy and fiberglass, minimal maintenance is required to keep your Yacht Tender looking new. Your Yacht Tender will not only last, but look stunning for years to come.
  The Wood Stripper Blue Water Yacht Tender Kit (item CBRK) includes everything you will need to build your Tender. All your parts are pre-milled and carefully selected to match your craft and you can choose either a simple rowing model or fit it out with a sailing package which includes spars, a dacron sail, lines and hardware. As a reference, we recommend Ted Moores' Canoecraft or Rip, Strip and Row by Harstock. Plans (item CBRK) are full-sized with lots of details and you can also order pre-cut transoms (item Cten) and Station Molds (item CSM) with your Kit.

Building Wood Stripper Bear Mountain Kayaks - Kits and Plans

Our Kayak Kits include everything you will need to finish your project. Included are full length Western Red Cedar bead & cove strips, fiberglassing and epoxy, application tools to make the job easy, marine Spar Varnish, fasteners, brushes and all the trim work pre-milled for easy and fast completion. We also stock accessories adjustable foot Braces, seat and back cushhions, paddles, hatches, webbing, buckles and tie down kits. Books to help you along the way include Kayakcraft by Ted Moores (E21).

• Venture 14' Sport Kayak
  
  LOA 14'; Beam 22"; depth 7"; Weight 45-50lbs.
  Plans and Kits (CVKK).


• Resolute 16'6" Touring Kayak
  
  LOA 16'6"; Beam 25.5"; depth 7"; Weight 45-50lbs.
  Plans and Kits (CRKK).


• Endeavour 17' Touring Kayak
  
  LOA 17'; Beam 23.5"; depth 7.5"; Weight 45-50lbs.
  Plans and Kits (CEKK).

Building Wood Stripper Laughing Loon Kayaks by Rob Macks

• The 16’6” Georgian Bay Wood Stripper Kayak
  
  
  LOA 16'6", Beam 24". Available as a Kit (Item CGBK) or Plans (Item CGBKP).


• The 18’4” Panache Wood Stripper Kayak
  
  LOA 18'4", Beam 23.5". Available as a Kit (Item CPKK) or Plans (Item CPKKP).

Building in Plywood: Prams, Hydros and Skiffs

We have included some popular boat designs that are easy and economical to build. You need only to cut out your parts from patterns that are included in your plans. Combined with the materials in our Basic Kits that include fasteners, adhesives, application tools and finishing materials you will quickly have a finished craft ready for launching.

• The 7' 7" and 9' 6" Nutshell Prams
  These proven easily built vee-bottom rowing and sailing prams are ideal for car topping, teaching children boat handling. A small 2 h.p. outboard can be added. Using glued lapped plywood; they can be finished in about 2-4 weeks. A popular yacht tender and a terrific building project for your kids. Plans include full-sized patterns, scale drawings, construction details, sail plan.
  Available is the Basic Kit – includes Plans, fasteners, Epoxy, fiberglass, application tools, abrasives ( Item CNPK). Excluded is Plywood which can be purchased separately. Also available are Plans (Item CNPKP) and Video on Building the Nutshell Pram (Item CNPP). We can also supply the Nutshell Dacron Sail (43sq.ft) (Item CSKSail).


• The Bobcat 8 Mini-Hydro SR1
  
  The Bobcat 8 Mini-Hydro kit can be assembled in a weekend, Only a few simple tools are required. Complete easy to read instructions are included along with full-sized Plans and the Basic Kit includes all your materials, marine plywood bronze fasteners, West System Epoxy, fiberglass etc. Any outboard motor from 5 to 15 H.P. can be used and although, extremely fast (25 MPH with a 5 H.P., 35 to 40 MPH with a 15 H.P.) it is not intended for rugged competition racing. This is a good first boat as a family project.
  Available are Plans (Item DLHKP) or Basic Kit (Item DLHK).


• The Lark 9’ and The Lark 12’
  
  Length 12'; Beam 54"; Weight 85 lbs.
  This is a 12' version of the Lark 9, from the Lark series of low cost, easy to build boat designs. The plans suggest using basic lumberyard materials, of course you can upgrade the materials if desired.
  Available is the Lark 12’ Basic Kit (Item CK12) and Plans (Item CK12P); the Lark 9’ Basic Kit (Item CK9) and Plans (Item CK9P).


• Oarling 17 Rowing Dory
  
  LOA 17'2"; L.W.L. 13'8".
  Sleek lines and beautiful sheer make the Oarling a delight to row and own. She is light, responsive and easily maneuvered, providing great transportation for the single oarsman or with passengers and cargo. Dory hulls with their characteristic flare pick up displacement very fast and lose little performance when loaded or in rough sea conditions. At 95 lbs., the Oarling is a very car-toppable boat, easy for one person to handle. She is a little longer and much faster than the Glouster Gull type dory and the extra length seems to pay dividends in versatility.
  Oarling 17’ Basic Kit (Item COK) and Plans (Item COKP).


• 8' Sabot
    
  The Sabot is a proven ‘V’ bottom sailing pram ideal for car topping. Many are in the water today. She can be used as a sailer or, without rigging, a dinghy. She will hold two men and can even handle a small 2hp outboard motor. Available as basic kit that includes brass or bronze fasteners, fiberglass tape and epoxy resin, applicators, abrasives, fillers, bedding compound, glue (Item CSK); Plans only (Item CSKP); Dacron Sail (Item CSKSail).


• Recreational Skull 20’
  
  20' x 27" beam; Hull weight 85lbs; Capacity 350lbs.
  Construction - cold molded plywood or veneer strip. Will accommodate one oarsman and one passenger. Plans well detailed. Easy to build. Material list includes seats, seat rails, oars, etc.
  Basic Kit (Item CRSK) and Plans (Item CRSKP).


• The 12’ and 14’ Utility Skiff
  
  A sleek design with a graceful sheer that you'll be proud to own. Ideal for rowing or power and head out on an inland lake for a pleasurable day of fishing. These skiffs are also lightweight, so that they can be car topped direct to the lunch site. And easy to row, allowing you to explore all those hidden coves and inlets. The frames, stem, transom, and girders interlock, so that the builder can set up the hull quickly. Marine plywood is used for the side and bottom panels in our boat kits. And the solid 3/4" mahogany sheer covering boards not only complement the painted hull with a natural wood trim, but they add significant strength as well.
  Available is
  Utility Skiff 12’ Basic Kit (Item DCTLHK12) and Plans (Item DCTLHKP).
  Utility Skiff 14’ Basic Kit (Item DCTLHK14) and Plans (Item DCTLHKP).

We have numerous additional plans available; please ask if you do not see what you want.