Updated Friday, August 15, 2008 10:51 PM
Plans kayak - Alert/2, €105
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Alert/2 is a double with the same hull form as Alert. The size makes it faster, more stable, and even more comfortable in a blow. Unfortunately it also makes it harder to handle. For all but a coordinated and determined team, a rudder would be an useful addition.
The plans show three deck layouts – two cockpits close to each other (best in a seaway), two cockpits with a cargo hatch or child cockpit between and one large classical open cockpit.
Images – Alert/2
Lines – Alert/2
Particulars – Alert/2
| Length: | total/lwl: 620/- cm* |
| Beam: | total/lwl: 68/58 cm |
| Draft: | 12 cm |
| Cockpit: | 88x40 cm* |
| Height: | in front of/behind the cockpit 31/30 cm* |
| Weight: | 23 kg |
| Load capacity: | 265 kg – 650 liter |
| Calculated speed: | 9,9 – 15.3 km/t**. |
| PC: | - |
| Wetted surface: | - m² |
| Calculated drag: | (4 knop) 4,85 kp – (5 knop) 8,88 kp |
| Stability: | (80 kg) high – (max load) very high |
| Intended use: | Coastal and open sea touring. Lakes and rivers. Exercise and day tours. |
* These dimensions can be adapted to suit personal needs or wishes.
** The speed numbers are based on mathematical standard formulas (two 175 lb paddlers + 60 lb carco weight) and corrected from the kayaks actual performance om trials, on tours and in races.
I can also offer complete kits and professionally built and finished canoes. Please contact me for prices and terms.
The plans
Two sheets contains the nescessary information to build the kayak.
