Two Person Canoe

Two person ultralight canoe

This versatile boat has the comfort of a canoe but the manoeuvreability of a kayak.  It has 2 pivoting backrests which adjust with your movement to offer all day paddling comfort.
This canoe is 14.5 feet long, approximate weight 33 lbs. It will carry 2 adults and a small child (or dog).

Like all our boats they are carefully lashed together by hand giving them the distinctive and captivating Dreamcatcher look.

This boat comes standard without a covered deck.

Optional extras are:

• kayaksailor sail
• covered deck
• attachable motor

Rushton Rowboat

This elegant skin-on-frame rowboat is versatile, very fast and extremely sea-worthy. It has comfortable seats, and, at around 45lbs and 14,5 feet, is still easily manageable to put on top of your car.

Like all our boats they are carefully lashed together by hand giving them the distinctive and captivating Dreamcatcher look.

One Person Ultralight Canoe / Open Kayak

Ultralight one person skin-on-frame canoe - beautiful, super tough, safe and durable.

This boat weighs about 20lbs, is 10.5 feet long and tough as nails. It is stable and will safely carry an adult and a small child (or dog). It is as easy for a child to handle as an adult. The tumblehome on the boat makes it very difficult to capsize - it is designed to stay upright and keep its occupants safe and dry! It has a pivoting backrest which adjusts to your every move and provides a relaxing and comfortable paddling experience! Great for exploring.

The design is based on Rushton's Wee Lassie, but has been adapted for skin on frame.  it has proven to be an extremely versatile boat, as tough as it is light, which can be carried by a child or rammed through the bush by a fisherman.

Like all our boats they are carefully lashed together by hand giving them the distinctive and captivating Dreamcatcher look.

Organize a Boat Building Group

GET A GROUP OF PEOPLE TOGETHER TO LEARN HOW TO BUILD A BOAT AND YOU GET THE BOAT FREE!

Brian Chandler will teach a group of people how to build a boat for $1200.  At the end of the class the boat is yours.  So, for example, if you get 6 people for the class and charge them each $200 you get a free boat.  If you get 12 people for the class, you can charge them $100 each and get a free boat!

This is a limited time offer and applies only in Vancouver, BC.  If you want the same deal elsewhere, just add Brian's travel and accommodation costs to the $1200.

Contact us to arrange your free boat today! 

Dreamcatcher boats are built on the K.I.S.S. principle (keep it simple stupid). These are ideal projects for the beginner boat builder as well as the advanced craftsman, so everyone is included in the fun and contributes towards the finished boat.

This is a wonderful project for a school group, club event, summer camp, team building or corporate event, or even a group of friends looking for an event with a difference. We'll tailor the event to your requirements, but you can be sure there`ll always be lots of fun and confidence building included.
Contact us to find out how we encourage teamwork and communication, boost morale and improve employee engagement for your company event.

Under Brian Chandler's easy and informal guidance, you will be taught the principles of boat building along with a mystique destroying and problem solving attitude to achieve your final goal -- a beautiful self-styled and completed boat.
Before you know it, you will all be engaged hands-on in building your own canoe or kayak, and marveling at your own newfound skill.
You'll also learn to:

• Trust your own judgement.
• Use a handsaw to cut accurate compound angles with ease.
• Fair lines and curves, and
• Use your own unique creativity and sense of esthetics.

In this fun and informative class, Brian will supply you with all the know-how, techniques, encouragement and support you need to get the job done.

Individual Boat Building Classes

Receive the supervision and guidance of Brian Chandler, a boat builder with over 20 years' experience as you build your own beautiful skin-on-frame one person open canoe.  No previous experience necessary.

Boat Building Weekend Hands-On Workshop Vancouver

Over a weekend (2 full 8 hour days) a group of 8 people will build a boat together under the expert guidance of Brian Chandler. This is a fun, hands-on workshop during which you will learn the abc's of building a skin-on-frame boat, from setting up the station molds to skinning the boat, along with boat building tips and techniques which will make it easy to build your own ultralight boat .  NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

The boat will be available for  purchase at the end of the class for $650.

Location:  Seawall at False Creek - between ScienceWorld and the Olympic Village.

Dates:  Ask us    (Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm)

LIMIT 8 PEOPLE - SO BOOK NOW

You may want to bring a hat, suntan lotion, and protective (or cycling) gloves.
http://youtu.be/Ne_WPZQcqRE

Two person open kayak plans

Plans to build a beautiful 2 person ultralight, skin-on-frame open kayak. The finished boat weighs around 33lbs and is 14.5 feet long. Good for 2 adults and one small child (or dog).

Rushton Rowboat Plans

Plans to build a beautiful 3-4 person ultralight, skin-on-frame rowboat. This beautiful design will give you a versatile, very fast and extremely sea-worhty boat.It has seats which make it comfortable for people who are not as flexible as they were, and, at around 45lbs,is still easily manageable to put on top of your car.

Please note - these plans come FREE when you buy the Instructional DVD which explains how to use them and is also loaded with boat-building tips and techniques.

Online Step-by-Step Video Instructions – Build Your Own Ultralight Skin-on-Frame Boat + Plans

This easy to follow step by step online video will take you carefully and clearly through every stage of building a beautiful ultralight skin-on-frame boat.

It includes 3 sets of plans so that you can build a one person canoe, a two person canoe, or a 3-4 person rowboat.

It lists and describes the equipment and materials you will need, leads you through the building of the molds, the construction of the frame, covering it with the skin, varnishing and putting in the finishing touches.   It also equips you with tips and techniques learnt over many years of boat-building experience.  It enables a complete novice to build a boat, but even the seasoned carpenter will find it indispensable!

Sample of the video:
httpv://youtu.be/lRUddEoCtdA

Using the plans included with the dvd you can build a one or two person canoe, or a three to four person rowboat.

We are always happy to respond to emails and phone calls if you have a question.

When you purchase the video you will receive a link to 12 video chapters totalling 1 hour and 50 minutes and plans for 1 or 2 person canoes and a 3-4 person rowboat. For an extra $20 we will also mail you the dvd.

We are so confident that, whatever your level of expertise, you will derive great benefit from this instructional video, and that it will enable you to build a beautiful, functional boat that we are offering you a money-back guarantee. Simply inform us within 30 days of purchase that you are unhappy with your purchase and we will refund your payment.

Kit to build a two person canoe / open kayak – includes DVD instructions

Get started building a 2 man canoe / open kayak right away!  No running from store to store to buy each item!  This two person boat kit  contains everything you need to build the one person canoe except the wood - we recommend buying the wood locally in order to save shipping costs and kit cost - what to buy is explained in the DVD.   But if you like we'll provide the wood too - contact us for pricing.

The kit includes all the following materials:

•instructional step by step DVD on how to build an ultralight boat. •3 boat plans (solo canoe, double canoe, rowboat) • (the two person canoe kit has 16' of ballistic nylon skin) . •1 length of white nylon string to sew the ribbons to the stem. •1 roll of lashing (enough for two boats) •33m of double-sided tape •1 bag of zip ties •1 japanese utility saw •4 copper ferrules •Screws for thwarts •4 sets of caps and washers for the thwarts •36 #8 x 1" wood screws •40 #8 x 5/8" wood screws •1 bottle of glue •72 canoe tacks •30' of piping •2 needles

We're always at the other end of the phone if you need help!

The finished double canoe will be 14.5 feet long and will weigh approximately 35 lbs.

Price includes shipping within Canada and the USA

This short video clip shows the two-person Big Lassie with a fabric covered deck.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VO81L1QMMs

Kit To Build Your Own Canoe Or Open Kayak For One Person

Get started right away!  This boat kit makes it easy to build your own distinctive, ultralight, supertough and durable, safe, seaworthy, stable, skin-on-frame boat.  The finished boat is 10.5 feet in length, weighs only about 20lbs, but is tough as nails.  The tumblehome on the boat makes it very difficult to capsize - it is designed to stay upright and keep its occupants safe and dry! It has a pivoting backrest which adjusts to your every move and provides a relaxing and comfortable paddling experience!

The kit contains everything you need to build the one person canoe except the wood - we recommend buying the wood locally in order to save shipping costs and kit cost - what to buy is explained in the instructional DVD which is included in the kit.

The kit includes all the following materials:

• 1 instructional step by step DVD on how to build an ultralight boat.
• 3 boat plans (solo canoe, double canoe, rowboat)
•  (one person canoe kit has 12' of ballistic nylon skin) .
• 1 length of white nylon string to sew the ribbons to the stem.
• 1 roll of lashing (enough for two boats)
• 33m of double-sided tape
• 1 bag of zip ties
• 1 japanese utility saw
• 4 copper ferrules
• Screws for thwarts
• 4 sets of caps and washers for the thwarts
• 36 #8 x 1" wood screws
• 40 #8 x 5/8" wood screws
• 1 bottle of glue
• 72 canoe tacks
• 2 logos and thread and small needle
• 30' of piping
• 2 needles
• We're always at the other end of the phone (or email) if you need help!

See also the Kit for the Big Lassie Two Person Canoe/Open Kayak

Ballistic Nylon Skin

This is $10 per foot.  Just enter the number of feet you require in the quantity box.

KayakSailor Sail Rig for Kayaks and Canoes

The Kayaksailor™ is designed to transform your boat into a high performance, sailing, paddle craft. Now performance sailing is easy because everything is set up for you. The remarkable patented design uses the exclusive Magic Track™ mast step, enabling the sail to be instantly raised or lowered from a seated position. An ultra efficient, fully battened sail, balanced with precisely foiled retractable lee boards, gives amazing upwind performance . This undeniable efficiency allows the boat to slip through the wind with ease. Forward rig placement allows for paddling and bracing while under sail. Materials are of the highest quality, and are designed to withstand harsh marine environments.

With 1.6 square meters of sail area, this rig has the power to impress. Because of its higher center of effort, this rig works best with sit-on-tops, tandems and large paddlers. It weighs 10 lbs/4.5kg,measures 86"/214.4cm high and can accommodate boats up to 37"/94cm in width. It transforms heavy boats into lively cruisers and can be used on touring boats in very light breezes.
Easily attached to Dreamcatcherboats kayaks and canoes and Pakboats.

When attached to the Dreamcatcherboats solo canoe - you end up with a high performance sailing canoe weighting less than 35lbs altogether!

Product Details

All of the aluminum has been bright dipped polished with a thick anodized coating for superior corrosion resistance. Plastic components a high quality Delrin for increased strength and lubricity. The window size has been enlarged for improved visibility and the luff sleeve widened for effortless sail rotation. We have increased the sail draft in the lower panels for maximizing light wind performance, tweeked the balance of the rig for improved rudderless sailing and have included tell tales to assist you in finding the perfect sail trim. In addition, we have upgraded the webbing straps with ribbed webbing to eliminate slipping and enlarged the carry bag and sail cover for ease of use.

Details include: compact design and attention to detail, integrated downhaul/ boom vang, sail reefing, tool less disassembly for easy transport, precisely foiled leeboards, custom sail cover, cool travel bag and mounting kit

Features:

• Fiberglass reinforced leeboards
• Polished anodized aluminum spars and body
• UV stabilized components
• Stainless steel fasteners
• Premium urethane coated ripstop sailcloth from Challenge®.
• High tech cordage from FSE/Robline®, Samson®, and New England Ropes®
• Performance sailing equipment from Harken®, Ronstan®, and RWO®
• Spring loaded CamLock buckle system for easy attachment to hull
• High density foam padding on main body tube to protect your boat
• UV resistant custom sail cover and carry bag
• Mounting Kit

Dimensions:
The length of the main body tube is 44.5"/135.25cm
The length of the rig from the front of the main body tube to the back of the boom, with the sail raised, is 67"/170.2cm
The distance between shroud rings is 21"/53.3cm
Maximum distance between leeboards is 37"/93.9cm
Minimum distance between leeboards is 23"/58.4cm
Distance from the center of the cross tube to the front of the main body tube is 33.5"/85cm
Distance from the center of the cross tube to the rear of the main body tube is 11"/28cm

Please note - shipping and handling is not included in the price. They will be charged uon arrival.