Hi folks. Just signed up. Thanks for the excellent info, pics, stories. I build boats as a hobby and was wondering what the specs are for an OC1. Length, width, ratios of... ama length, aka length, etc.
Can anyone share this with me or point me to a link for it please?
see ya,
David.
Submitted by DavidH on Fri, 12/17/2004 - 6:09am
I've never seen this posted anywhere. You would probably have to measure it yourself off of a canoe you have.
#1 Fri, 12/17/2004 - 8:07am
You can find basic dimensions at any canoe builder's website:
[url]http://kakudesigns.com/[/url]
[url]http://www.outriggerconnection.com/[/url]
[url]http://tigercanoe.com/[/url]
[url]http://huki.com/[/url]
[url]http://www.y2kanu.com/htm/kaiwaa/[/url]
Those are some of the major ones. For items like ratios, cross-sections and iako/ama measurements, you'll have to get those on your own, or find someone who can. Good luck![/url]
#2 Fri, 12/17/2004 - 11:00am
Thanks much. Not trying to copy anyone's design, just looking for measurements overall. I like the idea of building a long boat. I have a Chesapeake 17 I built from scratch but really dig the lean OC1's you guys are paddling. Mostly flat water and wetsuit paddling on the great lakes here (cold water in summer too) but a 21 footer with a beam of 15 or less would really scoot on the flats here. Lot's of inner lakes with nice water too.
Thanks again.
#3 Mon, 12/20/2004 - 4:32am