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Petrel Scout SG

Builder Testimonials

The Petrel Scout SG is the quintessential recreational kayak, and at 12' x 26" [3.7m x 0.6m] it is compact and easy to handle. The Scout SG is built stitch-and-glue-style from CNC-cut marine plywood. With a 280-pound [130 kg] capacity, the Scout SG is suitable for large adults, but not too big for children. The standard sea-kayak-sized cockpit can be fitted with a spray skirt for those venturing into rougher conditions.

  • Skill Level Intermediate
  • Estimated Build Time 100 Hours

Build this boat if...

  • You're looking for a comfortable, versatile, compact kayak that isn't a beamy tub.
  • You're looking for a sport-oriented kayak for surfing
  • You want a sleek, West Greenland-style kayak without the gawky 17- or 18-foot length
  • You prefer advanced handling qualities in all conditions, especially waves
  • Sophisticated Design

    Nothing else like it to buy or build

  • Need for Speed

    For racers seeking escape velocity

  • Quality Materials

    Only the best professional-grade materials

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Specifications

Length
12'0"
Beam
26"
Cockpit Size
31" x 16"
Hull Weight
36 lbs.
Paddler Weight
110 - 260 lbs.
Max Payload
280 lbs.
Knee Height
11.5"
Max. Men's Shoe Size
12.5

Performance

Stability

2 out of 5
Very Tippy
Very Stable

Speed

5 out of 5
Cruiser
Racer

Cockpit Room

1 out of 5
Close Fit
Huge Cockpit

Payload

2 out of 5
Day Tripper
Freight Hauler

Ease of Construction

3 out of 5
Requires Patience
Very Easy

Overview

Nick Schade’s line of strip-planked Greenland-style sea kayaks are renowned for sophisticated performance on the water, beautiful lines, and sculptural hull details. But strip-planked boatbuilding is not for everyone. Novice woodworkers and weekend hobbyists with limited free time may be reluctant to take on the complex strip-planked Petrel kayak design. Nick's solution is a series of Petrels that are built stitch-and-glue style, with great pains taken to retain the strip-planked original's point-and-shoot handling.

The Petrel Scout SG is the quintessential recreational kayak, and at 12' x 26" [3.7m x 0.6m] it is compact and easy to handle. The Scout SG is built stitch-and-glue-style from CNC-cut marine plywood. With a 280-pound [130 kg] capacity, the Scout SG is suitable for large adults, but not too big for children. The standard sea-kayak-sized cockpit can be fitted with a spray skirt for those venturing into rougher conditions.

This design can be built with flush wooden hatches or the watertight rubber hatches typical of production sea kayak designs. Drawings for either option are included.

Do you fit in this kayak?  Study our kayak fit chart.

Buying Options

Choose Your Boatbuilding Experience

Start your kit-building experience by selecting the option that best fits your goals. Don’t have the confidence to build on your own? No worries! Join a boatbuilding class or hire us to build a custom boat for you.

  1. Select Your Configuration

    Build From a Kit:
    Most builders start with the Base Kit. It’s all there.
    Build From Scratch:
    Build from scratch using full-sized plans.
    Build From a Wood Parts Only Kit:
    For those who have their own supply of epoxy, fiberglass, and hardware.
    Order Study Plans or Manuals:
    Like to study up a bit first? Download study plans or a copy of the assembly manual. 

  2. Choose Options and Add-ons

    Additional Components:
    Add rudders, skegs, hatch options, spray skirts, and more.

  3. Get Building!

    Computer-cut kits feature all of the latest tweaks to ease assembly, including pre-drilled holes for stitching-and-gluing, puzzle joints, and precision in the fitting of parts.

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Standard Configuration

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$1,525.00 $1,449.00

The Petrel Scout SG Complete Kit includes 196-page step-by-st...

Alternative Configurations

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$875.00 $831.00

This option is for Petrel Scout SG builders who have a ready ...

$149.00

For builders who want to start from scratch. Full-Sized Plans...

$35.00

$20.00

This option comprises the latest version of the 198 page ill...

Additional Options

$195.00

Many kayaks can benefit from a retractable skeg. There will b...

Videos

Paddling at the Anglesey Sea Kayak Symposium

Timelapse of CLC Petrel SG and Petrel Play Kayak Kits Under Construction

Building the CLC Petrel SG & Petrel Play Kayak Kits

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I order this kit?

Click on the Buying Options tab the top left of this page and follow the directions.

If I buy one of your boat kits, what else will I need?

Chesapeake Light Craft complete and base kits contain all the parts and materials you need to build the boat. The kit includes pre-cut parts, hardware, epoxy, fiberglass, plans, and instructions. Our complete kayak kits also include seats, hatches, bulkheads, footbraces, and deck rigging. About the only thing kits don't include is the final finish: paint or varnish. Your boat's color scheme is entirely up to you.

Some kits, such as strip models or ProKits, will require additional supplies. Click on the View Contents link on the boat pages' Buying Options section for more details.

You'll need a few ordinary tools, like a cordless drill, a decent 5-inch sander, and for most boats a block plane. You'll need disposable building supplies, such as sandpaper, rubber gloves, paintbrushes, and mixing cups.

You need a workspace a couple of feet bigger all the way around than the boat you want to build, and you'll need to be able to maintain temperatures between about 55 degrees F and 95 degrees F during steps when epoxy is being applied or curing. Since a lot of boatbuilding gets done during winter, we've written up some tips on how to heat a cold space cheaply, easily, and safely.

How much does this boat weigh and how much can it carry?

The weight and payload of this boat, along with other statistics such length and beam, can be found under Specs in the Specifications section, which is just below the lead image seen at the top of this page.

Can you send me the plans digitally?

Sorry, but until digital rights management technology for marine architectural work catches up to that used for books and music, we are unable to transmit digital plans. Currently, only study plans and manuals can be sent digitally.

Classes

Take One of our Boatbuilding Classes

We offer classes for many of the boats we sell. Teaching sites stretch from Maryland to Washington State and from Maine to California. Click here to find out more.

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