Anyone know what this hybrid kayak is?

 

The guy who gave it to me said that the guy he got it from said he built it from a set of plans 8-10 years ago. He said he thought the guy bought the plans from CLC but it not sure.  It is exactly 16 feet long and 21" wide.

 

 


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RE: Anyone know what this hybrid kayak is?

Sorry I apparently didn't insert the pic right.

 

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Here is the direct link I can't figure out how to post a pic on here. 

http://i43.tinypic.com/aavc75.jpg

RE: Anyone know what this hybrid kayak is?

looks like it could be a merganser hull with a strip deck and some modification to slightly round the bow and stern knuckles.

the width is right for a merganzer (21 inches).  but it is about 6 inches short of the design length based on reviewing the specs.

will be interesting to see what others come up with.

http://www.shearwater-boats.com/merg1.html

he now does his kits with CLC.

 

 

RE: Anyone know what this hybrid kayak is?

Thanks, I initially thought it was a Shearwater 16 which I understand is an updated version of Eric Shade's Merganser but it is 2" too narrow and 2" too short.

 

 

 

RE: Anyone know what this hybrid kayak is?

It does look like a Merganser with the corners rounded off. When I built my Merganser, I rounded them off like the Shearwater with Eric's permission. I find the rounded ends are less likely to get messed up by hard landings on launching ramps and rocky shores.  -Wes

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Rob's kayak...

RE: Anyone know what this hybrid kayak is?

Hey guys thanks for the responses, I finally found out what it is and it is actually none of the above.  It is Cirrus LT Hybrid built from plans from One Ocean Kayaks. 

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