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Dimensions12' long, 25"x16"x7" folded
Capacity300 lbs (conservatively), adding 6" length adds 12 lbs.
Weight22 lbs., full pack with paddles is about 30 lbs.
DesignFrame folds, instead of coming apart into a lot of pieces
MaterialsBirch plywood and aluminum frame, nylon canvas skin
CostAbout $200 in materials
Building timePerhaps 100 hours for the first boat, 40 hours for the next
PlansComplete on-line (refinements added now and then)
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Complete plans in PDF format

Jim Heter
20950 SW Rock Creek Rd. Sheridan, OR 97378

jim@heronbooks.com


Last updated August 31, 2005
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