This Stand Up Paddleboard is a beautiful thing that can be built lighter than the majority of SUPs. It is based on fast travel with much less effort on Lakes and Rivers by leveraging the best of Kayak and Rowing Skiff design.

It handles nicely at sea, but it is not intended for surf riding. It has less drag at paddling speeds. Catching lake and offshore waves is fine … and a recommended fun activity!

Our prototype build took two and a half weeks to build.

Small Boats Monthly article about this SUP.

The SUP is made from 3 sheets of 3mm (1/8?) plywood, 4 to 6 litres of Bote-Cote epoxy anda few small pieces of framing timber.

This requires a moderate level of boat building skill.

SPECIFICATIONS

Length – 3.08m (12ft 6 in) 

Beam  –  0.76m  (30 in)  

Weight – Developing countries – 12 to 14kg (likely with available materials)

Weight – Developed countries – 8 to 11 kg (normal with quality materials)

Crew capacity –77 to 109kg  (170 to 240lbs) is normal. More is very likely to be OK looking at the way the prototype sits in the water. There is sufficient bow overhang and the stern shape is likely to produce much less drag than conventional boards with extra weight. 

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