Model: Length: Hull Weight: Beam: Max Payload: Cockpit Size: Paddler Weight: Knee Height: Max. Men's Shoe Size:
Chesapeake Double 21' 0" 65 lbs. 30 in. 700 lbs. 31" x 17" 300 - 600 lbs. 14" 14
see other Chesapeakes 14 16LT 16 17LT 17 18 Sport Tandem Double Triple
Chesapeake Double Configurations:
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Standard Configurations:
Complete Kit
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$1869
Alternative Configurations:

Wood Parts Only Kit
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$1098

Plans & Manual Only
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$89

Plans & Manual Only - Emailed PDF
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$79

Manual Only
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$25

Manual Only - Emailed PDF
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$20

Study Plans - Emailed PDF
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$2.99
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The success of the proven Chesapeake hull shape led quickly to demands for similar tandem and three-person designs. The Chesapeake Double and Triple are high-volume touring boats, with a 700lb payload that belies their surprising speed. Even though these are substantial boats for serious expeditions, they are also comfortable day-trippers for families or couples. Our Chesapeake Double offers the back-country paddler expedition-worthy storage and the speed to cover 35 miles in a day.

As in the other Chesapeake variants, the Double and Triple are built solidly, with epoxy and fiberglass on the inside, outside and deck of the 4mm okoume hull. For safety, watertight bulkheads are standard. The cockpits are deep and snug, with the standard Rapid Pulse backbands offering excellent lumbar support, while the cambered deck affords plenty of paddle clearance.

Build this boat if:

  • You want a high-volume touring double with high speed in all conditions
  • You need a lot of storage for camping

Builders also looked at:

Chesapeake Triple | Shearwater Double | Guillemot Double