Alert/2
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Plans, Alert/2 - 105 EUR
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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.
Particulars
| Length¹ |
620/570 cm (total/lwl) |
| Beam |
68/58 cm (total/lwl) |
| Draft |
12 cm |
| Cockpit¹ |
88x40 cm |
| Height¹ |
31/30 cm (in front of/behind the cockpit) |
| Weight² |
23-27 kg |
| Load capacity |
265 kg/265 litre |
| Speed³ |
8.2/11.7 km/h |
| Prismatic coefficient |
0.56 |
| Wetted surface |
2.84 m² |
| Drag⁴ |
2.23/4.1 kp |
| Stability⁵ |
5/5 (no load/max load) |
| 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.
** Depending on type of wood, equipment, care with epoxy usage, sanding etc. etc.
*** The speed numbers are based on mathematical standard formulas (175 lb paddler + 30 lb carco weight) and corrected from the kayaks actual performance om trials, on tours and in races.
⁴ Calculated resistance in 4 and 5 knots (at nominal load capacity).
⁵ Initial stability and secondary stability on a subjective scale, where 1 is very tippy and 5 is very stable.
Plans
The plan sheets contain the information needed to build the kayak/canoe. Station molds, stems and construction details are in full scale. For kayaks the recommended cockpit size is shown half scale with offsets for a full scale drawing and advice on altering the size. On the plans you will also find advice on how to shorten or lengthen the craft. Lines and construction drawings are in metric scale 1:10.
The illustrated step-by-step building manual is in Swedish only, but it is available online in english: it covers all steps in detail and will guide first-time builders through the project.
Plans, Alert/2 - 105 EUR
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