The essential attributes of our Wood Duck line of kayaks are compact dimensions, comfortable cockpits, above-average "rec boat" speed, versatility on the water, handsome looks with great character, and ease of construction.  So harmoniously do these features fit with the needs of recreational kayakers and boatbuilders that we have sold hundreds of Wood Ducks in just a few years. 

We began with the Wood Duck 12, then added a 10, and most recently a 14-footer.  Eric Schade's 14-foot hull design, meant to create an exceptionally commodious single kayak, struck us as a good starting point for a small two-person kayak.  So Eric tweaked the lines and after several prototypes we're delighted with the result.

At only around 60 pounds, the Wood Duck Double is easy to handle off the water, too, and with an overall length less than 14 feet it is exceptionally handy to transport and store.  

We expect to see a great many of these equipped for fishing, and lots more with various combinations of children and/or dogs aboard.

Because of the large open volume, we have made watertight bulkheads standard at the bow and stern, with flush hatches for access to the storage compartments.  

Construction is as simple as possible in a kayak.  Our computer cuts out the panels and drills the holes for wire stitches.  "Puzzle joints" aid in quick, precision assembly.  This is an ideal first boatbuilding project.

Construction begins by joining the plywood hull panels with “puzzle joints” to reach the 14-foot overall length.  Then the panels are brought together along their edges with stitches of copper wire, with four bulkheads helping to form the hull shape.  The seams are reinforced with thickened epoxy, then fiberglass fabric.  The deck is assembled separately from the hull, then stitched and epoxied in place.  All of the copper wire stitches are removed prior to the final sheathing of fiberglass fabric.  Finally, the cockpit is laminated in place and the front and rear hatches assembled.  Comfortable seats and footbraces, included in the kit, are mounted after the hull has been varnished.

Build this boat if: 

• You need a two-person kayak that isn't excessively long or bulky.
• You need a kayak with comfort and stability without being a tub.
• You need a versatile and commodious fishing platform.
• Ease of construction is important