Chesapeake 16 Hybrid Kayak
Description
This is the hybrid version of their iconic Chesapeake 16 sea kayak series (one of CLC's best-sellers since the 1990s, with thousands built). The hybrid variant swaps the standard plywood deck for a cedar strip-planked deck (beautiful, lightweight, and traditional-looking), while retaining the stitch-and-glue plywood hull for easier construction and durability. It's favored by builders who want a stunning wood-bright deck without the full cedar-strip complexity of a complete strip-built kayak. The Chesapeake 16 is designed for efficient, comfortable touring—great for day paddles, multi-day trips, or light coastal use—with excellent tracking, moderate speed, and good carrying capacity for gear.
Construction Details
| Designer | Chesapeake Light Craft |
|---|---|
| Builder | Home Built |
| Length | 15.670 ft |
| LOA | 15.670 ft |
| Displacement | 55 lb |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 14 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 5.50 ft |
| p | 14.50 ft |
| e | 5.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 ft | 5.50 ft | 14.50 ft | 5.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
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