Expedition Single

An efficient sea kayak for long distance touring
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Guillemot Expedition Single: With the same cross section and similar profile shape as the Guillemot, the Expedition Single has many of the same handling characteristics as the shorter Guillemot. The length of the Expedition Single provides volume for gear and efficient long distance paddling. Although this kayak may appear long for a single, it is not unwieldy in handling. With a moderately hard chine to help it carve a turn, it is very responsive. Like all the Guillemot designs it is stable for its width and has a smooth transition from initial to final stability. Novices are comfortable with its stability, and experienced paddlers are impressed with its performance. I am very pleased with this design. Everyone who has tried this boat is amazed at how easily it handles. It does not feel like a 19 ft boat.

Included in the Plans:

  • Eight 24" x 36" [61cm x 91cm] Drawing Pages including: An overall drawing, a full size "stacked" form drawing showing all the forms and then all the forms drawn individually and at full size. Also included is a full size pattern for the cockpit.
  • Kayak Building Notes: These notes provide supplemental information such as bill of materials for each design.

Recommended Manual:

  • The Strip Build Sea Kayak - This book provides step-by-step instructions to build any strip planked kayak. The Guillemot design is featured in this book.

 

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Digital Download

 
Body Plan Drawing
Expedition Single Strip Built Sea Kayak Body Plan Drawing
Profile Drawing
Expedition Single Sea Kayak Profile Lines
Plan (Top View) Drawing
Expedition Single Wood Strip Sea Kayak Top Plan Drawing

Features

Beginner Small Paddler Average Paddler Large Paddler Extended Tour Fishing Lakes and Rivers Open Water Racing Surf

Measurements

Length Ft Beam In Beam Gunnel (in) Waterline Length Ft Waterline Beam In Design Displacement Lbs Draft In Waterplane Area Sq Ft Wetted Area Sq Ft Surface Area Sq Ft Volume Cu Ft
19.00 21.00 16.70 20.70 249.00 3.70 18.90 22.20 56.00 13.60

Secondary Measurements

Prismatic Coefficient Block Coef Midship Area Coefficient Waterplane Area Coefficient Lateral Plane Coef Sinkage Moments to change trim 1 inch Righting Moment at 1 degree Vertical Center of Gravity above DWL
0.53 0.44 0.83 0.65 0.80 90.00 75.00 0.83 6.80

Stability Curves

Predicted Drag