10 ft. 6 in. Length
220 lb. Capacity
35 lb. Bare Weight

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The Board
Gorgeous lines, a stable ride and light weight make this board a joy to paddle.
Cedar Strips

Hollow
No Foam
The Project
This is a challenging yet fun project for the home builder. Many parts are
Internal Frames

Sanding Upper Surfaces
You
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1.
Pieces of marine plywood are joined together to make the hull.
Internal frames are then glued onto the hull.

4.
The board is released from the support cradles.
The excess sidewall is trimmed off and the board turned over to work on the bottom.

2.
The Hull-Frame assembly is laid on the support cradles.
The cedar strip sidewalls are glued to the frames.

5.
As epoxy resin is applied to the fiberglass cloth, it becomes transparent.
The cured fiberglass surface is sanded smooth. The process is repeated for the deck.

3.
The deck is fitted, glued in place and then sealed.
The surface of the deck and two sidewalls are sanded smooth.

6.
Varnish is applied to provide protection against UV light.
Whether glossy or satin, clear or traditional amber (shown here), it looks beautiful.
Sequence abbreviated and details omitted.
Paddleboard Kits
Introductory pricing ends soon.
Prices go up Feb 18th.
Kits include an illustrated instruction manual.
See Order Form for details on kit contents and pricing.
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Building Info
Find Out What You Need to Make A Paddleboard
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Hand Tools
- Woodsaw (small)
- Spokeshave or 6 in. Block Plane
- Caulking Gun
- (4) 8 in. Stepover (U shape) or F style
- Screwdrivers (Robertson, Phillips)
- Scissors
- Utility Knife
- Paint Scraper
- Coarse Rasp
- Levels, 8 inch and 48 inch
- Combination Square or Rafter Triangle
- 6 inch Ruler.
- Hot Glue Gun
- Drill and Bits (Small - 1/16 to 1/8 in.)
- Sander - 5" random orbit or 1/4 sheet.
Power Tools
No other power tools are needed.
For options on tools, see FAQ.
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Workspace
- 7 x 14 ft. or larger.
- Heat, light and ventilation in workspace.
- (2) Workhorses to raise support box to working height.
- (30) 5 lb. Weights (eg. patio stones or gym weights) for tempoary use installing deck.
Equipment
- A support box of 4 in. x 11 1/2 in. x 11 ft. is required to build the paddleboard.
- Pre-cut and drilled support box is included with a Full Kit.
- Support box is not included in Basic Kit.
- If making your own box, large power tools are required. No technical support will be provided.
- Box is reusable as a workbench or long desk. Download Plan
- A total worktime of about 85 hours is required. Most steps can be done in blocks of about 15 - 30 min.
- Woodworking can be done by one person.
- Two people are needed when removing assembled board from cradles.
- A minimum of two, preferably three people, are required for fiberglassing.
- Fiberglassing requires two separate, whole day sessions. Each day is broken into three, two hour sessions (approx).
- Varnish
Marine varnish or paint is recommended to finish the exterior of the board. Inexpensive hardware store varnish is required for a sealing coat on the interior of the board.
- Old Clothes
Nitrile gloves, an apron and old clothes are recommended when working with epoxy and varnish. An organic vapour mask should be considered as these chemical products may emit organic vapours.
- Weights
For installing deck. See Workspace above.
Custom Made Boards
Don't have time to make your own? Order a fully made board instead!
This unique wood strip paddleboard is a must have for the discriminating paddler.
Many decorating options are available.
Contact us at the number below for further details.
FOR SALE: Molds for Cedar Strip Canoe Building
3 Sets of Molds for Prospector 16 ft., Redbird 17 ft. and Freedom 17 ft.
Molds in excellent condition. Used once.
Redbird molds include one pre-bent stem set.
Contact us for further details.
