Model: Length: Hull Weight: Beam: Max Payload: Cockpit Size: Paddler Weight: Knee Height: Max. Men's Shoe Size:
Shearwater 17 Hybrid 17' 0" 44 lbs. 22 in. 270 lbs. 31" x 16-3/8" 150 - 220 lbs. 12" 12.50
see other Shearwaters 14 14 Hybrid 16 16 Hybrid 17 17 Hybrid Double
Shearwater 17 Hybrid Configurations:
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Standard Configurations:
Complete Kit
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$1795
$1595
Alternative Configurations:

Wood Parts Only Kit
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$1199
$1040

Wood Parts Only Kit w/o Cedar Strips
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$750
$712

Plans & Manual Only
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$119
$107

Manual Only
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$25
$22

Manual Only - Emailed PDF
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$20
$18

Study Plans - Emailed PDF
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$2
$2
Additional Components:

Guillemot Retractable Skeg Kit
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$195
$185.25

Invisible Hatch Hold-Down Kit
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$24.95
$23.70
Materials List for Plans Builders:
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Cedar-strip kayaks are admired for their beauty and functionality.  Kayaks made entirely of cedar strips require a “strongback” and special molds, which translates into a lot of skilled labor and time.  Why not combine the best qualities of stitch-and-glue plywood kayaks with the beauty of a cedar strip deck?

Our strip-built and hybrid kits ship with 50% Western Red and 50% Alaskan Yellow cedar bead & cove strips. Photos on our website and printed materials may show patterns and accent strips with walnut or other materials. Optional walnut strips are available and can be shipped with kit orders

Build this boat if:

  • You want the looks of a cedar-stripped kayak without the construction difficulty
  • You weigh less than 220lbs and your shoe size is 12 or less
  • You want a sporty, West Greenland-style kayak
  • You prefer advanced handling qualities in all conditions, including waves
  • You want a closer-fitting cockpit (like a bucket seat in a sports car)

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