Model: Length: Hull Weight: Beam: Max Payload: Cockpit Size: Paddler Weight: Knee Height: Max. Men's Shoe Size:
Chesapeake 16 15' 8" 42 lbs. 23 in. 260 lbs. 31" x 17" 120 - 180 lbs. 12" 13
see other Chesapeakes 14 16LT 16 17LT 17 18 Sport Tandem Double Triple
Chesapeake 16 Configurations:
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Standard Configurations:
Complete Kit
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$1298
$1168
Alternative Configurations:

Wood Parts Only Kit
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$869
$740

Plans & Manual Only
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$89
$80

Plans & Manual Only - Emailed PDF
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$79
$71

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
Materials List for Plans Builders:
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  • You weigh between 140 and 195lbs
  • You favor a large cockpit and strong stability in a traditional touring kayak
  • Ease of construction is important

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