
ORCA
CANOE BUILDING WORKSHOPS
IN THE LAKE DISTRICT - POOLEY BRIDGE
Comparison chart
So we've put together a comparison chart for you to take a look at. If you still cant decide, then you just need to build them all. Simple.

SIZE
14' 6'' long by 33inch wide
WEIGHT
24 kg on average, can be comfortably lifted by 1 or 2 people.
BUILD
TIME
3.5 days. This canoe is made up of 7 planks, the more planks you have the more work there is as every join needs gluing, filing and sanding. and most people are done by 12 noon on the last day, and ready to go for a paddle, painting can be done at a later date, on on the build if time allows.
WHAT'S
IT LIKE
TO
PADDLE
This is a tandem canoe (to be paddled by 2 people) with a shallow arched hull (for stability and strength), and a slight rocker (for ease of turning.) It would be capable of extended canoe trips with a good amount of kit.
She is quiet and responsive and sits on an edge very well for solo paddling.
The Lakelander is designed for both flat water paddling, and slow moving rivers. Like with all wooden canoes and boats, it's best to avoid meeting rocks.. yes, we learned this the hard way! It will also perform well on calm seas.
COST
£595
£495
16' long by 36" wide
26kgs average weight. 1-2 person lift
This is a heavy load carrying canoe. Performs well for cruising and tripping. She is designed for stability and load carrying, and is very comfy.
3-4 days.. very simple construction and a beautiful canoe for little effort. Plenty of painting and design time.
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