Nick Crowhurst from UK

Nick Crowhurst from UK

Which Vember model did you choose? This is the prototype Vember What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the build manual? None What is the weight of the finished kayak? The finished weight is 35 pounds (15.9 kg) How does the kayak perform...
Gary Ormand from USA

Gary Ormand from USA

We received the plans and built two Shrikes over the past winter. We cut the shear panels at the -40 line on the plans, and built the boats per plans and the build manual. Gary’s finished at 15’6” (472.5 cm) and 33 lbs (15 kg). The coaming was created by laminating 5...
Ray Hodson from New Zealand

Ray Hodson from New Zealand

What model Shrike did you choose? Standard Shrike with a keyhole cockpit. What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the Build Manual? I kept to the plan on this build and didn’t change anything. I didn’t add a skeg to this one,...
Mike Ham from New Zealand

Mike Ham from New Zealand

What model Shrike did you choose? Shrike Too What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the Build Manual? Built as Shrike too, Masik moved forward and keyhole cockpit installed. Built with 3mm deck and 4mm hull as i couldnt get 3 sheets of 3mm...
Paul Cooper from Australia

Paul Cooper from Australia

What model Shrike did you choose? Shrike-R the specialist rolling variant. Last year I built a full-size Shrike. What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the Build Manual? The topsides are lowered 40mm at the front and 60mm at the rear. The...