Instructions for building a kayak

What you need:

• 1 old surfboard
• 1 seat, for example from a garden chair
• 1 threaded rod with 12 mm diameter
• Nuts

General information about the kayak

• The meaning of the word "kayak" comes from the Greenlandic Qajaq. This is a type of boat that is propelled using a double paddle.
• There are different types of kayaks, which are differentiated depending on the region, for example touring kayak, white water kayak, play boats, sea kayak and much more. In Alaska, for example, short kayaks are built with wider kayaks.
• There are also kayaks that are closed or that can seat up to four people. The kayak isn't the only thing that needs to be there. In addition, equipment such as a double paddle, sturdy shoes and a life jacket should not be missing.
• The traditional construction of a kayak consists of one
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  wood- or skeleton. This is covered with animal cases or even with an impregnated canvas.
• Most modern kayaks these days are made of polyethylene, ABS, GRP, CFRP, plastic or wood.


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Instructions for building the kayak

1. The seat and kayak are provided with holes.
2. The threaded rod is pushed under the board and secured by fastening the nuts on the underside.
3. You can steer the kayak with a double or single paddle.
4. Tip: If you don't want to exert yourself too much, you can install a motor, for example from an old lawnmower. This is attached behind the seat and protected with multiplex panels. Thus you can achieve 15-20 h / km with a 2.5 HP motor.

Conclusion: The above building instructions are of course only an example of a kayak that is very quick and easy to build. You can of course also use more labor-intensive blueprints. Depending on how much time and inclination you have.