{"title":"Kayak Chooser - Intermediate Expedition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou'll be camping out of your kayak for more than a few nights. You might encounter open crossings or especially challenging conditions. You've worked with epoxy and fiberglass, and\/or you're a confident maker.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"chesapeake-16","title":"Chesapeake 16","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than 9,000 Chesapeake-series kayak kits have been shipped since 1996. The  series varies in length from 14' to 21', and in hull weight from 36 to 68 lbs. The \u003cstrong\u003eChesapeake 16 comes in two versions. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e16\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e16LT\u003c\/strong\u003e both weigh 42  lbs, but the \u003cstrong\u003e16 has a larger volume\u003c\/strong\u003e than the 16LT, so it has a larger cockpit and more storage volume than the 16 LT does. It can\u003cstrong\u003e carry more gear and comfortably fits paddlers up to 180 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e in the cockpit. People with shoes larger than a size 10 will not fit in the 16LT, but the 16 will fit paddlers with shoes up to size 13.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring favorite among paddlers, the award-winning Chesapeakes are the gold standard for build-it-yourself sea kayaks.  Easy to build with sleek lines, their \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-volume bows lift you over rough seas\u003c\/strong\u003e -- or powerboat wakes -- while the skeg-like stern prevents weather-cocking in blustery winds. CLC's signature cambered decks shed spray, increase the storage space inside the hull, add strength without weight, and look great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge storage compartments\u003c\/strong\u003e will absorb enough gear and water for long, unsupported expeditions. Cockpits are large and easy to pad out for a custom fit. The big, comfortable cockpit is an ideal spot to spend a lazy afternoon if multi-week expeditions aren't your speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of our Chesapeake kayak builders  tell us about their\u003cstrong\u003e explorations of quiet local rivers\u003c\/strong\u003e, others have gone on great adventures, including a few who have paddled the length of the Sea of Cortez. They are \u003cstrong\u003eused in expeditions\u003c\/strong\u003e above the Arctic Circle and for day paddling in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChesapeakes are \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt to endure a lifetime of strenuous touring\u003c\/strong\u003e with their 4mm-okoume-plywood hulls and decks, which are both sheathed with fiberglass. Watertight bulkheads are standard, as are hatches, deck rigging, adjustable footbraces, and a comfortable seat. One reason so many builders prefer the Chesapeakes is their flexible architecture, unique among kit boats. Experienced builders may \u003cstrong\u003ecustomize every part of the boat above the waterline\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether building from a kit or plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChesapeakes have been built in garages, apartments, living rooms, television studios, and in at least 50 countries from Iceland to Australia. You can watch a video of a Chesapeake kayak being built from start to finish \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eWxeNLIoric\" title=\"Building a Stitch-and-Glue Kayak video series on YouTube\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.clcboats.com\/default\/building-stitch-and-glue-kayak.html\"\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual kayak fit is very important, so there are \u003cstrong\u003esix singles, two doubles, and a tripl\u003c\/strong\u003ee to choose from. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-16lt\" title=\"Chesapeake 16LT\"\u003e16LT\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-17lt\" title=\"Chesapeake 17LT\"\u003e17LT\u003c\/a\u003e are standard \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-16\" title=\"Chesapeake 16\"\u003eChesapeake 16\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-17\" title=\"Chesapeake\"\u003eChesapeake 17\u003c\/a\u003e hulls  with lower decks and sides, reducing their total volume by 20% for a sleeker, more compact kayak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you fit in this kayak? \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-kayak-specifications\" title=\"Kayaks need to fit right---check your height, weight, and shoe size in this chart.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudy our kayak fit chart.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Light Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173978968357,"sku":"8219-4755","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/chesapeake-16-kayak_new-lead.jpg?v=1748377928"},{"product_id":"chesapeake-16lt","title":"Chesapeake 16LT","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than 9,000 Chesapeake-series kayak kits have been shipped since 1996. The  series varies in length from 14' to 21', and in hull weight from 36 to 68 lbs. The \u003cstrong\u003eChesapeake 16 comes in two versions. \u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e16 \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003e16LT\u003c\/strong\u003e both weigh 42  lbs. The 16 has a slightly larger cockpit, a bit more knee room, and can take paddlers up to 180 lbs. and those with shoes as large size 13.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 16LT has a slightly smaller capacity with a \u003cstrong\u003emaximum of 160 lbs\u003c\/strong\u003e. It was designed as a Light Touring kayak, with lower decks than the 16 and less interior volume.  The cockpit and knee room are slightly smaller, so the 16 LT is intended for paddlers with a shoe size of 10 or less. By reducing this volume, the lower sides mean \u003cstrong\u003eless windage\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the \u003cstrong\u003e16LT is sleeker and more nimble than the 16\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring favorite among paddlers, the award-winning Chesapeakes are the gold standard for build-it-yourself sea kayaks.  Easy to build with sleek lines, their \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-volume bows lift you over rough seas\u003c\/strong\u003e -- or powerboat wakes -- while the skeg-like stern prevents weather-cocking in blustery winds. CLC's signature cambered decks shed spray, increase the storage space inside the hull, add strength without weight, and look great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge storage compartments\u003c\/strong\u003e will absorb enough gear and water for long, unsupported expeditions. Cockpits are large and easy to pad out for a custom fit. The big, comfortable cockpit is an ideal spot to spend a lazy afternoon if multi-week expeditions aren't your speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of our Chesapeake kayak builders  tell us about their\u003cstrong\u003e explorations of quiet local rivers\u003c\/strong\u003e, others have gone on great adventures, including a few who have paddled the length of the Sea of Cortez. They are \u003cstrong\u003eused in expeditions\u003c\/strong\u003e above the Arctic Circle and for day paddling in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChesapeakes are \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt to endure a lifetime of strenuous touring\u003c\/strong\u003e with their 4mm-okoume-plywood hulls and decks, which are both sheathed with fiberglass. Watertight bulkheads are standard, as are hatches, deck rigging, adjustable footbraces, and a comfortable seat. One reason so many builders prefer the Chesapeakes is their flexible architecture, unique among kit boats. Experienced builders may \u003cstrong\u003ecustomize every part of the boat above the waterline\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether building from a kit or from plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChesapeakes have been built in garages, apartments, living rooms, television studios, and in at least 50 countries from Iceland to Australia. You can watch a video of a Chesapeake kayak being built from start to finish \u003ca title=\"Building a Stitch-and-Glue Kayak -- Complete Video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eWxeNLIoric\u0026amp;t=2s\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual kayak fit is very important, so we have designed \u003cstrong\u003esix singles, two doubles, and a triple\u003c\/strong\u003e to choose from. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-16lt\" title=\"Chesapeake 16LT\"\u003e16LT\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-17lt\" title=\"Chesapeake 17LT\"\u003e17LT\u003c\/a\u003e are standard \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-16\" title=\"Chesapeake 16\"\u003eChesapeake 16\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-17\" title=\"Chesapeake\"\u003eChesapeake 17\u003c\/a\u003e hulls  with lower decks and sides, reducing their total volume by 20% for a sleeker, more compact kayak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you fit in this kayak? \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-kayak-specifications\" title=\"Kayaks need to fit right---check your height, weight, and shoe size in this chart.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudy our kayak fit chart.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Light Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173979001125,"sku":"9665-4213","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/chesapeake-16lt-kayak_new-lead.jpg?v=1748373593"},{"product_id":"chesapeake-17","title":"Chesapeake 17","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than 9,000 Chesapeake-series kayak kits have been shipped since 1996. The  series varies in length from 14' to 21', and in hull weight from 36 to 68 lbs. The \u003cstrong\u003eChesapeake 17 comes in two versions. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003e17\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e17LT\u003c\/strong\u003e both weigh 45  lbs, but the \u003cstrong\u003e17 has a larger volume\u003c\/strong\u003e than the 17LT, so it has a larger cockpit and more storage volume than the 17 LT does. It can\u003cstrong\u003e carry more gear and comfortably fits paddlers up to 250 pounds\u003c\/strong\u003e in the cockpit. People with a shoes larger than a size 13 will not fit in the 17LT, but the 17 will fit paddlers with shoes up to size 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring favorite among paddlers, the award-winning Chesapeakes are the gold standard for build-it-yourself sea kayaks.  Easy to build with sleek lines, their \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-volume bows lift you over rough seas\u003c\/strong\u003e -- or powerboat wakes -- while the skeg-like stern prevents weather-cocking in blustery winds. CLC's signature cambered decks shed spray, increase the storage space inside the hull, add strength without weight, and look great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge storage compartments\u003c\/strong\u003e will absorb enough gear and water for long, unsupported expeditions. Cockpits are large and easy to pad out for a custom fit. The big, comfortable cockpit is an ideal spot to spend a lazy afternoon if multi-week expeditions aren't your speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of our Chesapeake kayak builders  tell us about their\u003cstrong\u003e explorations of quiet local rivers\u003c\/strong\u003e, others have gone on great adventures, including a few who have paddled the length of the Sea of Cortez. They are \u003cstrong\u003eused in expeditions\u003c\/strong\u003e above the Arctic Circle and for day paddling in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChesapeakes are \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt to endure a lifetime of strenuous touring\u003c\/strong\u003e with their 4mm-okoume-plywood hulls and decks, which are both sheathed with fiberglass. Watertight bulkheads are standard, as are hatches, deck rigging, adjustable footbraces, and a comfortable seat. One reason so many builders prefer the Chesapeakes is their flexible architecture, unique among kit boats. Experienced builders may \u003cstrong\u003ecustomize every part of the boat above the waterline\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether building from a kit or plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChesapeakes have been built in garages, apartments, living rooms, television studios, and in at least 50 countries from Iceland to Australia. You can watch a video of a Chesapeake kayak being built from start to finish \u003ca title=\"Building a Stitch-and-Glue Kayak video series on YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eWxeNLIoric\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual kayak fit is very important, so there are \u003cstrong\u003esix singles, two doubles, and a tripl\u003c\/strong\u003ee to choose from. The \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake 16LT\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-16lt\"\u003e16LT\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake 17LT\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-17lt\"\u003e17LT\u003c\/a\u003e are standard \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake 16\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-16\"\u003eChesapeake 16\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-17\"\u003eChesapeake 17\u003c\/a\u003e hulls  with lower decks and sides, reducing their total volume by 20% for a sleeker, more compact kayak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you fit in this kayak? \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-kayak-specifications\" title=\"Kayaks need to fit right---check your height, weight, and shoe size in this chart.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudy our kayak fit chart.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Light Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173979033893,"sku":"6359-8783","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/chesapeake17_new-lead.jpg?v=1747946174"},{"product_id":"chesapeake-17lt","title":"Chesapeake 17LT","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than 9,000 Chesapeake-series kayak kits have been shipped since 1996. The series varies in length from 14' to 21', and in hull weight from 36 to 68 lbs. The \u003cstrong\u003eChesapeake 17 comes in two versions. \u003c\/strong\u003e The 17 and 17LT both \u003cstrong\u003eweigh 45 lbs,\u003c\/strong\u003e with the 17 having a slightly larger cockpit, a bit more knee room and the capacity to take paddlers up to 250 lbs. compared to the 220-pound maximum for the 17LT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e17LT \u003c\/strong\u003ewas designed as a Light Touring kayak, with lower decks than the 17 and less interior volume.  The cockpit and knee room are slightly smaller, so the 17 LT is intended for paddlers up to 220 pounds with a shoe size of 13 or less. By reducing this volume, the lower sides mean \u003cstrong\u003eless windage\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the \u003cstrong\u003e17LT is sleeker and more nimble than the 17\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring favorite among paddlers, the award-winning Chesapeakes are the gold standard for build-it-yourself sea kayaks.  Easy to build with sleek lines, their \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-volume bows lift you over rough seas\u003c\/strong\u003e -- or powerboat wakes -- while the skeg-like stern prevents weather-cocking in blustery winds. CLC's signature cambered decks shed spray, increase the storage space inside the hull, add strength without weight, and look great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge storage compartments\u003c\/strong\u003e will absorb enough gear and water for long, unsupported expeditions. Cockpits are large and easy to pad out for a custom fit. The big, comfortable cockpit is an ideal spot to spend a lazy afternoon if multi-week expeditions aren't your speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of our Chesapeake kayak builders  tell us about their\u003cstrong\u003e explorations of quiet local rivers\u003c\/strong\u003e, others have gone on great adventures, including a few who have paddled the length of the Sea of Cortez. They are \u003cstrong\u003eused in expeditions\u003c\/strong\u003e above the Arctic Circle and for day paddling in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChesapeakes are \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt to endure a lifetime of strenuous touring\u003c\/strong\u003e with their 4mm-okoume-plywood hulls and decks, which are both sheathed with fiberglass. Watertight bulkheads are standard, as are hatches, deck rigging, adjustable footbraces, and a comfortable seat. One reason so many builders prefer the Chesapeakes is their flexible architecture, unique among kit boats. Experienced builders may \u003cstrong\u003ecustomize every part of the boat above the waterline\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether building from a kit or plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChesapeakes have been built in garages, apartments, living rooms, television studios, and in at least 50 countries from Iceland to Australia. You can watch a video of a Chesapeake kayak being built from start to finish \u003ca title=\"Building a Stitch-and-Glue Kayak video series on YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eWxeNLIoric\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual kayak fit is very important, so there are \u003cstrong\u003esix singles, two doubles, and a tripl\u003c\/strong\u003ee to choose from. The \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake 16LT\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-16lt\"\u003e16LT\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake 17LT\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-17lt\"\u003e17LT\u003c\/a\u003e are standard \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake 16\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-16\"\u003eChesapeake 16\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-17\"\u003eChesapeake 17\u003c\/a\u003e hulls  with lower decks and sides, reducing their total volume by 20% for a sleeker, more compact kayak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you fit in this kayak? \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-kayak-specifications\" title=\"Kayaks need to fit right---check your height, weight, and shoe size in this chart.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudy our kayak fit chart.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Light Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173979099429,"sku":"1952-4185","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/chesapeake-17lt_new-lead.jpg?v=1747943587"},{"product_id":"chesapeake-18","title":"Chesapeake 18","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore than 9,000 Chesapeake-series kayak kits have been shipped since 1996. The \u003cstrong\u003eChesapeake 18\u003c\/strong\u003e is the largest of the single kayaks in this series that varies in length from 14' to 21', and in hull weight from 36 to 68 lbs. The \u003cstrong\u003eChesapeake 18 can carry paddlers weighing up to 270 lbs with shoe sizes up to 14. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn enduring favorite among paddlers, the award-winning Chesapeakes are the gold standard for build-it-yourself sea kayaks.  Easy to build with sleek lines, their \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-volume bows lift you over rough seas\u003c\/strong\u003e -- or powerboat wakes -- while the skeg-like stern prevents weather-cocking in blustery winds. CLC's signature cambered decks shed spray, increase the storage space inside the hull, add strength without weight, and look great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge storage compartments\u003c\/strong\u003e will absorb enough gear and water for long, unsupported expeditions. With a maximum payload of 350 lbs, the Chesapeake 18 can carry plenty of gear for a days-long adventure. Cockpits are large and easy to pad out for a custom fit. The big, comfortable cockpit is an ideal spot to spend a lazy afternoon if multi-week expeditions aren't your speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of our Chesapeake kayak builders  tell us about their\u003cstrong\u003e explorations of quiet local rivers\u003c\/strong\u003e, others have gone on great adventures, including a few who have paddled the length of the Sea of Cortez. They are \u003cstrong\u003eused in expeditions\u003c\/strong\u003e above the Arctic Circle and for day paddling in Florida.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChesapeakes are \u003cstrong\u003ebuilt to endure a lifetime of strenuous touring\u003c\/strong\u003e with their 4mm-okoume-plywood hulls and decks, which are both sheathed with fiberglass. Watertight bulkheads are standard, as are hatches, deck rigging, adjustable footbraces, and a comfortable seat. One reason so many builders prefer the Chesapeakes is their flexible architecture, unique among kit boats. Experienced builders may \u003cstrong\u003ecustomize every part of the boat above the waterline\u003c\/strong\u003e, whether building from a kit or plans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChesapeakes have been built in garages, apartments, living rooms, television studios, and in at least 50 countries from Iceland to Australia. You can watch a video of a Chesapeake kayak being built from start to finish \u003ca title=\"Building a Stitch-and-Glue Kayak video series on YouTube\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eWxeNLIoric\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual kayak fit is very important, so there are \u003cstrong\u003esix singles, two doubles, and a tripl\u003c\/strong\u003ee to choose from. The \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake 16LT\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-16lt\"\u003e16LT\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake 17LT\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-17lt\"\u003e17LT\u003c\/a\u003e are standard \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake 16\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-16\"\u003eChesapeake 16\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca title=\"Chesapeake\" href=\"\/products\/chesapeake-17\"\u003eChesapeake 17\u003c\/a\u003e hulls with lower decks and sides, reducing total volume by 20% for a sleeker, more compact kayak. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you fit in this kayak? \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-kayak-specifications\" title=\"Kayaks need to fit right---check your height, weight, and shoe size in this chart.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudy our kayak fit chart.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Light Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173979197733,"sku":"7252-6423","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/chesapeake-18_new-lead.jpg?v=1747930407"},{"product_id":"shearwater-sport-hybrid","title":"Shearwater Sport Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003eYou can't have everything in one boat.  For speed, you want long-and-narrow.  For comfort, you want beam and a big cockpit.  For maneuverability and compactness, a short kayak is desirable.  Artful compromise is the mark of good design, and we feel that Eric Schade's Shearwater Sport is a great combination of kayak \u003cstrong\u003evirtues.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor years kayak builders have been asking us for a kayak that slots in between the\u003cstrong\u003e high-performance Shearwater\u003c\/strong\u003e series and the beamy, \u003cstrong\u003ecomfortable Wood Duck\u003c\/strong\u003e series.  At our in-water demos, the experienced paddlers often made a beeline for the Shearwater 14, because it has the \u003cstrong\u003ehandling and the great looks\u003c\/strong\u003e of the West Greenland-style kayaks, but its shorter length makes it more maneuverable and easier to use than the long, fast Shearwater 17.  The Shearwater 14, however, is a scaled-down 17, intended only for smaller-statured paddlers weighing less than 150 pounds. That left a lot of paddlers on the shore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEric has brought his practiced eye and decades of paddling experience to bear on the problem.  Settling on a length of 14'6\", he added just enough beam (25\") to support paddlers over 200 lbs.  Refinement of the underbody, the bow, and the stern allowed him to retain the crisp handling that has sold almost 650 Shearwater kayaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor paddlers with longer legs who want an easy entry and egress, Eric specified a 34-inch long cockpit.  Standard spray skirts still fit, and the Shearwater Sport is outfitted with all of the features expected in a high-performance kayak:  knee braces, hip braces, and a low aft deck for those who want to roll the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact Shearwater Sport gives up nothing in cruising speeds to its longer, narrower Shearwater sisters, though it won't be quite as fast in a sprint.  It's still more than fast enough to accelerate onto waves for surfing.  Indeed, \u003cstrong\u003emany paddlers will build the Shearwater Sport just for surfing\u003c\/strong\u003e, while maintaining longer kayaks for distance work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor less adventurous paddlers, the Shearwater Sport offers the perfect compromise of light weight, sharp West Greenland handling, effortless cruising speed, and an extra-large cockpit for comfort.  The shorter length means easier construction, storage, and cartopping.  It might just be \u003cstrong\u003ethe One Kayak that does almost everything well\u003c\/strong\u003e.  Watertight bulkheads and flush-mounted deck hatches are standard, so many builders will camp out of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe payload is ideal for up to a 220-pound paddler plus gear.  The reduced windage of the Shearwater family means that small people can paddle the Shearwater Sport, too, so more than just one person in the family can enjoy this beautiful kayak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shearwater Sport's construction follows the proven stitch-and-glue process of the rest of the Shearwater family.  A dark Sapele deck is standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shearwater Sport Hybrid \u003cstrong\u003esubstitutes a cedar-stripped deck \u003c\/strong\u003efor the standard Sapele plywood deck.  Somewhat more challenging to build, the Shearwater Sport Hybrid rewards the kit builder with a unique and beautiful design.  Builders are \u003cstrong\u003eprovided with 50% Western Red and 50% Alaskan Yellow cedar strip\u003c\/strong\u003es.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlans for the Shearwater Sport comprise a 33-foot by 3-foot roll of paper with full-sized patterns for every part of the boat.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e Our strip-built and hybrid kits ship with 50% Western Red and 50% Alaskan Yellow cedar bead and cove strips. Photos on our website and printed materials may show patterns and accent strips with walnut or other materials. \u003ca title=\"Bead-and-cove strips are available in a variety of wood types.\" href=\"\/products\/bead-and-cove-strips\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/clcboats.com\/shop\/products\/boat-building-supplies-epoxy-fiberglass-plywood\/cedar-strips-without-bead-and-cove.html\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1717778025339000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2CuQ3oy3pof6bKxiFw1KZn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOptional walnut strips are available and can be shipped with kit orders\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"related-content\"\u003eDo you fit in this kayak? \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-kayak-specifications\" title=\"Kayaks need to fit right---check your height, weight, and shoe size in this chart.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudy our kayak fit chart.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Light Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173989290277,"sku":"4419-7619","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/shearwater-sport-hybrid_new-lead.jpg?v=1746217050"},{"product_id":"wood-duck-14-hybrid","title":"Wood Duck 14 Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Wood Duck 14 Hybrid \u003c\/strong\u003esubstitutes cedar strips for the standard plywood deck of the \u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca title=\"Stitch-and-glue standard version of the Wood Duck 14\" href=\"\/products\/wood-duck-14\"\u003eWood Duck 14\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the stitch-and-glue hull and underbody are identical to the standard version. Thus it's a \u003cstrong\u003e\"hybrid\" of strip-planking and stitch-and-glue building techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e. Wood Duck Hybrids offer builders with more woodworking skills the opportunity to customize their kayaks with creative strip patterns and designs.  Both versions are big, versatile kayaks in a compact, ultralight, easy-to-build package. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a curious historical note, \"hybrid\" as a term describing a plywood kayak with a cedar-stripped deck actually predates the rise of the hybrid automobile.  We still get a lot of emails wondering if the Wood Duck Hybrids are electric-powered (they are not). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBy having \u003cstrong\u003edesigner Eric Schade\u003c\/strong\u003e add a little more volume to the Wood Duck 10 and Wood Duck 12 designs, however, we could help out two kinds of paddlers:  those who need a really generous amount of \u003cstrong\u003eroom for comfort\u003c\/strong\u003e, or those who need the \u003cstrong\u003espace in the cockpit for a toddler\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eor\u003c\/strong\u003e---more commonly---\u003cstrong\u003ea big dog\u003c\/strong\u003e.  The Wood Duck 14 is also an amazing platform for serious fishing.  Again, the cockpit is absolutely voluminous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of its size, we don't recommend the Wood Duck 14 for paddlers under 200 pounds unless there is also a need for the extra-long cockpit opening.  We'd suggest a rudder for lighter paddlers.  The Wood Duck 14 is\u003cstrong\u003e ideal for all conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e, from placid narrow creeks to open bays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amount of cockpit volume indicated a need for \u003cstrong\u003ewatertight bulkheads\u003c\/strong\u003e both fore and aft, so those are standard in the kit to make it easier to self-rescue.  \u003cstrong\u003eFlush deck hatches\u003c\/strong\u003e are also standard in the kit. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWood Duck Hybrid’s hull is identical to the standard Wood Duck’s\u003c\/strong\u003e, with computer-cut BS 1088 Okoume panels assembled with “puzzle joints” so it goes together very, very quickly.  Computer-cut molds are set into the hull with temporary hot glue.  These molds shape and support the deck during construction.  With the kit, we include precision-milled bead-and-cove Western Red and Alaskan Yellow cedar strips.  The strips are milled with a “bead and cove” joint so that one slides into the next for perfect joinery.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the deck pattern has been established and glued together, the entire deck is gently taken off the hull and the underside fiberglassed.  The molds are removed from the hull, then the deck is epoxied back in place.  Finally, the top of the strip deck is fiberglassed and the cockpit and hatches are added.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur strip-built and hybrid kits ship with 50% Western Red and 50% Alaskan Yellow cedar bead \u0026amp; cove strips. Photos on our website and printed materials may show patterns and accent strips with walnut or other materials. \u003ca title=\"Bead-and-cove strips are available in a variety of wood types.\" href=\"\/products\/bead-and-cove-strips\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/clcboats.com\/shop\/products\/boat-building-supplies-epoxy-fiberglass-plywood\/cedar-strips-without-bead-and-cove.html\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1717778025339000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2CuQ3oy3pof6bKxiFw1KZn\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOptional walnut strips are available and can be shipped with kit orders\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"related-content\"\u003ePlans for the Wood Duck 14 include full-sized patterns for every part, the comprehensive step-by-step instruction manual, and of course materials lists and finishing detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo you fit in this kayak? \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/compare-kayak-specifications\" title=\"Kayaks need to fit right---check your height, weight, and shoe size in this chart.\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eStudy our kayak fit chart.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chesapeake Light Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50173990076709,"sku":"927-4233","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/4839\/2997\/files\/wood-duck-14-hybrid_new-lead.jpg?v=1745951685"}],"url":"https:\/\/clcboats.com\/collections\/kayak-chooser-intermediate-expedition.oembed","provider":"Chesapeake Light Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}