Damian Walker from UK

Damian Walker from UK

Which model Shrike did you choose? Shrike-R with topsides lowered by 60 mm What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the build manual? I have long legs and big feet so fitting into the original Shrike R would be uncomfortable/impossible. So I...
David Robinson from New Zealand

David Robinson from New Zealand

What Shrike model did you choose? I built the Shrike Too What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the build manual? Only minor modifications such as fitting a plywood platform as a seat low enough in the boat so that the centre of gravity...
Botond Dobó from Hungary

Botond Dobó from Hungary

What Shrike model did you choose? Shrike Too What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the build manual? 95% scale. Small fixed skeg. Modified keyhole cockpit. What is the weight of the finished kayak? 16 kg How does the kayak perform on the...
Bill Bagel from USA

Bill Bagel from USA

What Shrike model did you choose? Shrike R What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the build manual? I increased the deck height by 2 lines on the Shrike-R plans, so about an inch. I added 2 deck beams,one before the masik and the second...
Steve Crawford from USA

Steve Crawford from USA

What Shrike model did you choose? I built the full size Shrike What modifications, if any, did you make to the design described in the build manual? I took 1 1/4″ off the masik making an 11″ flat spot at the front of the cockpit.I used 5×5 sheets of 3...
Michael Frandsen from Denmark

Michael Frandsen from Denmark

What Shrike model did you choose? I decided to go for a Shrike too with a keyhole cockpit. I wanted to create a boat with easy access due to being instructor in our club. I am required sometimes to exit and stand in the water beside the kayak, and a ocean cockpit does...