| Bay Hawk is a classic covered canoe. At just under 16 feet and designed for a solo paddler, this one will take you out for a day or a week! |
Building the Bay Hawk is likely an experience that you will not soon forget, paddling her is an experience that you
will never forget. This boat is fast, tracks well and doesn't mind a little chop. It is well suited for lakes or protected
bays. The sleek hull lines with a darted entry, protruding outer stems and lack of rocker makes this boat want to go
forward in a hurry. Unlike a traditional open canoe (such as Companion) This boat was designed to use a
double paddle or kayak paddle (similar to Little Rob)to propel it forward. The paddler sits on a cushion right on
the bottom of the boat giving the boat a low center of gravity and the paddler a high degree of confidence.
will never forget. This boat is fast, tracks well and doesn't mind a little chop. It is well suited for lakes or protected
bays. The sleek hull lines with a darted entry, protruding outer stems and lack of rocker makes this boat want to go
forward in a hurry. Unlike a traditional open canoe (such as Companion) This boat was designed to use a
double paddle or kayak paddle (similar to Little Rob)to propel it forward. The paddler sits on a cushion right on
the bottom of the boat giving the boat a low center of gravity and the paddler a high degree of confidence.
If you love the idea of kayaking but hate the idea of being trapped
like a cork in a bottle, then this is the boat for you. You can paddle
side by side with someone in a kayak but still have the ability to get
up on your knees for a stretch now and then. Because there is a
water tight bulkhead both fore and aft in this boat
like a cork in a bottle, then this is the boat for you. You can paddle
side by side with someone in a kayak but still have the ability to get
up on your knees for a stretch now and then. Because there is a
water tight bulkhead both fore and aft in this boat
It is capable of what is known as a roll in recovery. I have personally tried to sink this boat without success. If built
properly, the flotation provided by the fore and aft compartments will keep the shear line of the boat above the
water even if capsized. If you happen to tip over, you can simply tip the boat on its side and roll back into it. If you
are going to try to learn this move, be sure to master it in water you can stand in.
properly, the flotation provided by the fore and aft compartments will keep the shear line of the boat above the
water even if capsized. If you happen to tip over, you can simply tip the boat on its side and roll back into it. If you
are going to try to learn this move, be sure to master it in water you can stand in.
The added details like the gunwale caps, curved deck lines, large
deck hatches and storage compartments in this boat are simply
not seen anymore in the production boats. Most of these details
went away when mas production and profit became more
important than craftsmanship. I can remember a couple of years
ago when I brought the prototype of this boat to the lake for a spin,
in almost no time at all, I was surrounded by other boaters, getting
waves from the shore and watching traffic slow down as people
tried to get a peak at this amazing and unique boat. This boat is
just under 16 foot long and made for a one person paddle. If you
are thinking about building the Bay Hawk, you will not be sorry.
deck hatches and storage compartments in this boat are simply
not seen anymore in the production boats. Most of these details
went away when mas production and profit became more
important than craftsmanship. I can remember a couple of years
ago when I brought the prototype of this boat to the lake for a spin,
in almost no time at all, I was surrounded by other boaters, getting
waves from the shore and watching traffic slow down as people
tried to get a peak at this amazing and unique boat. This boat is
just under 16 foot long and made for a one person paddle. If you
are thinking about building the Bay Hawk, you will not be sorry.
Why not get started building The Bay Hawk Today?
If we can't interest you in a full or partial kit, we have put together the Epoxy and Fiberglass kit that I use during the building of these boats
on the videos and have made them available here for your convenience. These kits have the hardener, the right resin for laying up glass
cloth, the thickening agent for your gluing needs as well as calibrated pumps for measuring the hardeners and LV resin and the fiberglass
cloth. Choose the right kit for your working environment.
on the videos and have made them available here for your convenience. These kits have the hardener, the right resin for laying up glass
cloth, the thickening agent for your gluing needs as well as calibrated pumps for measuring the hardeners and LV resin and the fiberglass
cloth. Choose the right kit for your working environment.
Be sure to check out the other wood strip canoes and canoe plans
Prospector - river canoe plans
Companion - a great canoe for lakes
Little Rob - is the plan you want for a good solo canoe
Bay Hawk - is truly an original canoe with kayak performance
Bay Hawk Duet - Plans in case you want to take out a friend
18' guide canoe - a great boat for two on a day out
Bufflehead - a great solo canoe for a quick escape
The Adirondack guide boat - OK, not technically a canoe but what a boat
Prospector - river canoe plans
Companion - a great canoe for lakes
Little Rob - is the plan you want for a good solo canoe
Bay Hawk - is truly an original canoe with kayak performance
Bay Hawk Duet - Plans in case you want to take out a friend
18' guide canoe - a great boat for two on a day out
Bufflehead - a great solo canoe for a quick escape
The Adirondack guide boat - OK, not technically a canoe but what a boat
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