: Hi All: I am considering making a double kayak as my next project, and I am
: wondering if there is any experience out there as to completed weights on
: strip built doubles. I like the available strip designs a lot better than
: those for S & G plywood, but I am concerned about final weight. My
: strip singles seem to come out about five pounds above advertised weight
: (mid 40s) , despite my best efforts.

: I imagine that there would be more variability on doubles depending on
: outfitting, but my goal would be to make a boat for day use mostly, rather
: than expeditions. I have my eye on Nick's Great Auk double and his new
: Night Heron based double. I would love the Fast Double but my shop is not
: long enough!

: So, how aout it guys (and ladies)? How have we done on doubles? What can I
: expect in the real world?

: Ralph Merriman

Hi Ralph, I built the Guillemot Double with 6oz glass everywhere, 3 layers on bottom outside and two inside in seating and foot areas, one on deck inside and out with multiple reinforcement ribs under deck. Strips are western red cedar and pine. Final weight with rudder and all comes in at 67 lbs.

Hope this gives you some idea

Tom