Plans for a fast solo canoe

[Rubbaboo]

Hey all
Can anyone point me in the direction of some kind of plans for a solo racing/exercise canoe? I wanna go fast, or faster than my river tripper. I would be building it as a stripper.
I really like the looks of the Clipper Freedom, but I am open minded.
Thanks for looking.
Rubby

 

[Canotrouge]

Alan Gage could be of help I’m sure!!

 

[memaquay]

Yes, Alan and I both built J. Winter's Barracuda I believe. http://www.greenval.com/barracuda.html I didn't like it, but it was fast. Alan has more experience in those types of hulls, and I believe he had named a couple of others that were faster.

 

[Alan Gage]

The Barracuda is good. Nice paddling boat. Plenty stable.

For even more speed but still pretty friendly for stability (I take my dog in it) I like this one: http://www.canoetripping.net/forums/forum/general-paddling-discussions/diy/19929-x-canoe-build

Alan

 

[Rubbaboo]

Thanks guys. The Barracuda looks pretty good, I’m going to give it some serious consideration. I’m not planning to build this until next winter so lots of time to figure, or maybe win the lottery..

Cheers.
Rubby

 

[MagicPaddler]

If you are going to build for speed I would suggest you read the following post. That boat passed me and went out of site when I thought I was moving right along.
http://www.canoetripping.net/forums...93560-multiday-adventure-race-canoe-composite

 

[Jim Dodd]

If you are going to build for speed I would suggest you read the following post. That boat passed me and went out of site when I thought I was moving right along.
http://www.canoetripping.net/forums...93560-multiday-adventure-race-canoe-composite

Are the plans available ?

 

[muddyfeet]

Are the plans available ?

Yes. That's my build. In the spirit of sharing knowledge on this forum, and as others before me have done- I am happy to send station drawings and plans to anyone interested in building the Dragonfly boat. I think I also still have MDF forms out in the garage. In the thread, I explain the design was for a very specific purpose and to closely match my personal weight/fitness level, so there are a few other things to consider in building a boat for speed matched to a certain paddler. I'd love to see someone else attempt it, though.

 

[Jim Dodd]

If I was young and in racing form ?

That is great of you to offer the plans !

It's definitely not a hull for a beginner !

Jim